Start By Believing SLO

Start By Believing SLO When someone tells you they were raped, what will your reaction be? There is no shame when a loved one dies. When your car is stolen.

Start by Believing is a public awareness campaign designed to change the way we respond to rape and sexual assault in our communities. When you're diagnosed with cancer. Friends and loved ones gather around you for support. They don't blame you for "bringing it on yourself." It should be the same with sexual violence. Rape and sexual assault are just as unpredictable, just as devastating. But all

too often, victims who have the courage to tell someone are blamed for bringing it on themselves. A terrifying attack becomes a source of shame, not support. And the pain--and shame--ripples with destructive effects on families, communities, and the very fabric of our society. SEXUAL VIOLENCE HURTS EVERYONE. Here in San Luis Obispo county, we are dedicated to changing the way we respond to rape and sexual assault. Our goal is to pave the way for survivors to achieve justice and healing, so the decision to come forward and seek help is a safe one. Our vision is to end the cycle of repeat offenses and assure that rapists are held accountable for their crimes. Please join us, and transform this vision to reality. When someone comes to you…
What will your reaction be?

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One failed response... five more assaults. Stop the cycle and make our communities safer. Start by Believing is a public awareness campaign uniquely focused on the public response to sexual assault. Because a friend or family member is typically the first person a victim confides in after an assault, each individual’s personal reaction is the first step in a long path toward justice and healing. Knowing how to respond is critical—a negative response can worsen the trauma and foster an environment where sexual assault predators face zero consequences for their crimes. Because rapists attack an average of six times, one failed response can equal five more victims. Start by Believing will lead the way toward stopping this cycle, by creating a positive community response, informing the public, uniting allies and supporters, and improving our personal reactions. The goal is to change the world, and outcomes for victims, one response at a time.

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