SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Harambe Social Services is dedicated to providing resources and assistance to victims and survivors of sexual assault.
What is Sexual Violence?
Sexual violence is any type of nonconsensual sexual interaction, ranging from unwanted sexual comments to sexual assault. Sexual violence can happen to anyone, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, ability, or sexual orientation.
Inequality, oppression, and discrimination are the root causes of sexual violence. Harmful social norms, such as the belief that women are inferior to men, contribute to the occurrence of sexual violence.
Source: NJ CASA
How Can We Prevent Sexual Violence?
Sexual violence is 100% preventable. We can all play a role in preventing sexual violence by establishing norms of respect, empathy, and equity.
Our Road to Prevention and NJCASA C.A.R.E.S. campaigns can help you discover how to promote these norms in your day-to-day life—at work, home, school, and in our communities.
What Causes Sexual Violence?
Inequality, oppression, and discrimination are the root causes of sexual violence. Harmful social norms, such as the belief that women are inferior to men, contribute to the occurrence of sexual violence.
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How Can You Get Help?
If you have experienced sexual violence and would like to speak with someone about it, you can call HARAMBE at 609-225-6936 or NJ CASA’s 24-hour Statewide Hotline at 1-800-601-7200 or look below to contact your local sexual violence program. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.
Supporting Survivors
Once you have the information and resources to recognize domestic violence and sexual assault, you can use the tools below to prepare yourself to help someone get the support they need and deserve, and to also prevent these crimes going forward.
Knowing what to say to someone who may be experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault can be overwhelming and downright scary. Though it may be tough, you can still be of some help.
The most important thing to remember is that you don’t need to be an expert — you need to be a friend. Begin by believing.
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