My name is Erica. I am a survivor, and the mother of an amazing young woman who trusted me enough to disclose her abuse to me last year. I am so proud of her! When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I
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My name is Neo. I am a member of the United States Air Force, a victim advocate and a friend. I will always be there to support victims of sexual violence. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I
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My name is Ryan. I am a Criminal Investigator of sex crimes – as a Husband, Father, and male role model, I strive to become better for the people involved. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I
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My name is Yolanda. I am a strong advocate for survivors of sexual violence. I have family and friends who are deeply impacted. I especially care about the Navajo children. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I
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My name is Maurice. I am a Security supervisor at the University of Michigan Department of Public Safety, Ann Arbor campus. What better way to remove barriers? When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I
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My name is Tina. I am victim advocate with South Salt Lake Police Department and I care about how we all respond to victims who have been raped or sexually assaulted. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I
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My name is Lucia. I am emergency room nurse at Good Shepherd Emergency Department in Barrington, Illinois. In my career I helped a lot of victims of sexual assault. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I
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My name is Melissa. I am a prosecutor, a mother, and a believer. I am invested personally and professionally in helping victims be heard and in bringing offenders to justice. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I
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