One out of six women are the victim of sexual assault or an attempted sexual assault in their lifetime (and those are just the reported cases). The scary truth is sexual assault happens every single day. This means that most women (and many men) you know don't just have one story like this... they have multiple:
The language we use to talk about rape and assault defines how seriously we perceive it. Some may excuse it as "locker room talk" or behavior, but it's more than that – it is assault, it is dangerous, and it has a lasting effect on the survivors.
If you have been a victim of sexual assault, please contact your local authorities or the National Sexual Assault hotline at 800-656-4673. To see a list of resources in your area, please check here.
