Be the Friend Who Knows Where to Find Help

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and we need your help. Sexual assault and domestic violence are often silent battles that survivors try to face alone. But in many cases, the first people to notice something is wrong - and the ones a survivor is most likely to reach out to - are their close friends or trusted loved ones.

The trauma, fear, and shame can be overwhelming. But you, as a caring friend, have the power to make a difference. By knowing about the resources available, you can be there to listen, believe, and gently guide a survivor towards the help they deserve.

Often, the hardest part is asking for help. But you can be the one to let them know they don't have to face this alone.

At the Center for Nonviolence, we provide compassionate, trauma-informed support. We offer free services like support groups, safety planning, and legal/medical advocacy - all with the goal of helping survivors reclaim their power and create safe, healthy lives for themselves and their families.

But we can't reach everyone who needs us to let them know we are here. That's where you come in. Be the friend who knows about the resources we offer.

If someone you care about is impacted by violence, gently let them know we're here. Share our number and offer to help them reach out. A little support can go a long way.

This April, let’s all be the friends who help survivors find their way to community resources that can help. We're standing by, ready to provide the care and support they deserve.