Spread the Word

Take Action, Take a Stand, Speak Out!

I've compiled a list of organizations and events that are annual as a way to gather survivors together in an effort to speak out and raise awareness about rape, sexual abuse and domestic violence. Many of these events I have been a part of personally and there is nothing more fulfilling than the connection you make with another survivor and the opportunity that you have to help change the lives of others who perhaps never understood the hearts of survivors.

The Clothesline Project
The Clothesline Project is a visual display of shirts with graphic messages and illustrations that have been designed by women survivors of violence or by someone who loves a woman who has been killed. The purpose of the Project is to increase awareness of the impact of violence against women, to celebrate a woman's strength to survive and to provide another avenue for her to courageously break the silence that often surrounds her experience.

Operation Freefall

On April 29, 2006, thousands of people will take a two-mile high stand against sexual assault. At dozens of sky dive facilities (“drop zones”) across the country, they'll take to the sky and jump. It's all part of Operation Freefall, the boldest, highest-altitude and most daring event organized to put an end to sexual assault.

Take Back the Night

Take Back the Night continues the effort to end violence against women. Musical performances set the tone for two speakers who bring their own personal insights about various forms of violence. A speak-out follows which provides a supportive environment for those survivors and secondary-survivors that choose to share their experiences. After the speak-out, the participants carry candles and march through campus breaking the silence and making their voices heard. This is an experience that you will never forget!

Organize a V-DAY Event

Every year V-Day events take place at hundreds of locations around the world. They take place in churches, town halls, theaters and arenas. These events are organized by local college students and local volunteers - people just like you.

Healing Through Creativity

Trauma Survivors and Supporters of Survivors of Trauma are invited to share art, music, writing, poetry and other creative forms at the Healing Through Creativity Festival.

SOAR SPA

SOAR SPA (Something Positive Afterward) is a weekend retreat for survivors and their families designed to enhance the healing process by rejuvenating the spirit and fostering supportive relationships and bonds.