National Domestic Violence Awareness Project

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Hearing about sexual violence in the media and online can be very difficult for survivors and their loved ones. Remember to take care of yourself during these times. Here are a few resources you can share:

— Physical and emotional self-care after trauma: https://www.rainn.org/articles/self-care-after-trauma
— Practicing self-care when sexual violence is present in the news and on social media: https://rainn.org/articles/tips-survivors-consuming-media
— Managing flashbacks: https://rainn.org/articles/flashbacks
— Self-care for loved ones of survivors: https://www.rainn.org/articles/self-care-friends-and-family
— Local help is available. Find a sexual assault service provider near you: http://centers.rainn.org

Each survivor has different methods of self-care and managing the effects of sexual violence. Explore to find the ways that work best for you and remember, the National Sexual Assault Hotline is available for support: 800.656.HOPE & http://online.rainn.org.