This guide offers parents information on sexual violence and practical tools on how to have ongoing conversations about this important topic throughout childhood and adolescent. Written in a FAQ format, you will find the following information in this guide: background information on sexual violence, including definitions and statistics, how to recognize if your child is a victim of sexual violence and tips on how to have these conversations in an age-appropriate manner with each of your children.

Tags: Avenues of Support, Healing, Mental Health, Parenting and the Sex Talk, Sexual Violence 101

Many survivors feel like they have lost control, so it’s important to meet them where they are rather than telling them what they should do or what they need. In this easy to read flowchart, you will be able to determine the range of options available as you offer support to someone who experienced sexual assault.

Tags: Avenues of Support, Sexual Violence 101

The allegations against Aziz Ansari have been met with a wide swath of reactions, including in the South Asian community. You may already have a particular viewpoint on the story recounted by Grace about Ansari, or you may have questions and concerns about what you are reading and hearing. We put together this guide to spark greater awareness among South Asians in particular about the range of issues that have arisen in the aftermath of the story about Aziz Ansari. The guide also includes resources for additional reading and sharing.

Tags: Allyship, Sexual Violence 101, Stigma

People, communities, and systems use many techniques to silence and blame victims, while protecting perpetrators of sexual violence (i.e. harassment, abuse, and assault). While victim blaming occurs across all cultural and religious communities, it’s important to explore and understand the nuances that show up in specific communities. This document explores how religious and cultural traditions can be misused in Muslim communities to silence victims and protect the perpetrator.

Tags: Barriers to Reporting, Power and Control, Sexual Violence 101

You don’t have to be a sexual violence activist, police officer or social worker to support survivors and work toward prevention. Learn what we all can do to create safer communities.

Tags: Avenues of Support, Healing, Sexual Violence 101

All unwanted sexual acts committed against another person, without that person’s freely given consent, is sexual violence and can be prosecuted as a crime. This tool is a collaborative effort between HEART and Justice for Muslims Collective, and explores the various techniques abusers may use to have power over their victims, in Muslim communities.

Tags: Barriers to Reporting, Power and Control, RAHIM, Sexual Violence 101