One-on-One Support at No Cost
Choose to work with an Empowerment Advocate and receive personal,
one-on-one guidance through your healing journey. Your advocate will check in regularly,
help you navigate resources, and even accompany you to court if you choose.
Every participant who partners with an Empowerment Advocate will also receive a S.A.F.E.
Resource Folder—filled with helpful tools, information, and support materials from
Posterity. Whether you walk this path independently or with one-on-one support, you are
never alone.
Why Join S.A.F.E. Program?
- Trauma-informed, judgment-free support
- Confidential access to trained professionals
- Resources tailored to your lived experience
- Support for medical, legal, and emotional needs
- Community-focused — not system-centered
- Flexible scheduling: in-person, virtual, or phone
- Multilingual staff available
“I Need You to Know This” Letter
This printable and fillable letter was created for survivors and victims
of sexual assault who may find it easier to write than speak. It’s a tool to help express
your experience in your own words, at your own pace.
You can choose to give this letter to someone you trust — a friend, family member, partner,
or support person — when you're ready for them to know what happened.
There is no right or wrong way to use this letter. Your voice matters. This letter helps you
share it.
423,020
People (age 12+)
experience sexual violence each year
1 in 4
Men
report some form of contact sexual violence in their lifetime
Over 50%
Victims
are ages 18–34
1 in 5
Women
experience completed or attempted rape in their lifetime
1 in 3
Female Victims
first experience rape or attempted rape between ages 11–17
Coping, Healing & Prevention Strategies
Safety & Immediate Actions
Seek medical attention (evidence collection, health care), ensure physical safety, reach out to someone trusted
Addressing Shame, Guilt, & Self-Worth
Recognize these are common responses, work with therapy or peer sharing to build self-compassion, reclaim control
Emotional Support
Talk with supportive friends/ family, peer support groups or hotlines, therapy or counseling
Preventive & Systemic Supports
Education about consent, bystander intervention training, awareness campaigns, improving reporting mechanisms
Professional Help & Institutional Policies
Trauma-informed counseling, mental health professionals, possibly psychiatric support if needed
What We Offer:
We’re not here to “fix” you — we’re here to stand with you. S.A.F.E. is built on trust, dignity, and shared strength.
Who Is This For?
Our program supports:
