It is not uncommon for survivors of sexual assault to keep quiet about what happened.
For many valid reasons, many avoid reporting to police and might only want to tell a few trusted people.
Everyone’s story is different. While there’s no single way to disclose your story of sexual assault, we worked together with Kate Evans from The Latch to create a gentle guide on how to make these conversations safe, for survivors telling their stories and for those who want to support them.
To read the full article, click this link: https://thelatch.com.au/how-to-disclose-sexual-assault/
If you or someone you know needs help, please contact BeyondBlue on 1300 224 636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a sexual assault, please contact the Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence National Help Line on 1800 Respect (1800 737 732) or head to The Australian Human Rights Commission for a list of state by state resources.
