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This site contains sensitive content that includes references to sexual violence.
These set of resources are for survivors and survivor advocates, offering self-care tips and support in your healing journey.
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Definitions and terminology
Definitions are important. They help us have shared language and understanding as we advocate to keep kids safe from sexual violence. This resource outlines the definitions the Brave Movement uses.
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Trauma and its impacts
It is important that we understand how our trauma affects us both as individuals and as a movement.
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Identity and violence
Childhood sexual violence affects some communities and societies more than others. Factors like gender and social inequalities, poor housing and job opportunities, weak governmental policies, cultural norms, and economic and health barriers contribute to this problem. Understanding these factors is essential to solving the crisis. We need to know the facts before we can find solutions.
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The foundations of healing and safety
The Brave Movement is building a movement for everyone interested in addressing childhood sexual violence around the world.
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Meeting structure and design
All Brave advocates and partners are encouraged to implement trauma-informed structures into their meetings.
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Communication and collaboration
When working in advocacy, it is essential that we all speak, listen to, and treat each other with respect. This work isn’t easy. There may be times when people have big emotions. We need to make room to accept ourselves as full humans having human experiences.
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Power-sharing and survivor leadership
At the Brave Movement, we aim to foster an inclusive environment where all voices are heard and valued. We recognize that because we are a survivor-led movement, we have a responsibility to share power.
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Preparing for safe advocacy
To do advocacy work, we must feel safe and emotionally-regulated. Personal safety must be an individualized plan because what makes you feel safe won’t necessarily work for someone else.
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Safe advocacy events
For effective advocacy, the Brave recommends the following safe advocacy model to be followed for any event or engagement opportunity.
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