Start by Believing

My name is Jessica Holland. I am a DV youth advocate. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Claire Nelli. I am a Sexual Assault Examiner SANE-A, owner of Independent Forensic Services in San Diego, Member of SART of San Diego County. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Darcy Norton. I am an advocate. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Franci. I am an Advocate. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Stephanie Patterson. I am a social worker with Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse. I start by believing... When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Val Zubik. I am V/W Director for Fremont County Attorney's. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Donna. I am a survivor of incest and rape. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Rachelle. I am a mom, a sister, a daughter, an aunt, a neighbor, a friend, a partner, a co-worker, and an advocate. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Maria. I am a sexual assault resource services advocate, daughter, and friend. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Angelica Reina. I am an advocate who works as a volunteer at an anti-violence organization in Iowa. I'm also a graduate student doing research on domestic violence issues. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.