Definitions and resources
Our greatest dream and utmost, central goal is to educate our communities about the prevalence of power-based violence, racial oppression, systemic marginalization, domestic violence, drug addiction, bullying, homo- and trans-phobia, sex trafficking, stalking, rape, and other various forms of brutality against individuals. You may believe that such violence does not exist in your community. Believe us—it does. Our intention in offering these resources and creating change behind educating the public about them is not so much to trigger or hurt individuals, but rather to inform each and every one of us the steps we might take to save someone's life. Even yours.
if you are in immediate danger, please call 911 now!
Sexual Assault Definition
Sexual assault is any type of forced or coerced sexual contact or behavior that happens without consent. Sexual assault includes rape and attempted rape, child molestation, and sexual harassment or threats. In the United States, nearly one in five women has been raped and almost half of women have experienced another type of sexual assault.1 If you have been sexually assaulted, it is not your fault. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.
Domestic Violence Definition
Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. It includes physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence, and emotional abuse. The frequency and severity of domestic violence can vary dramatically; however, the one constant component of domestic violence is one partner’s consistent efforts to maintain power and control over the other. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.
What is Stalking?
Stalking is defined as a willful course of conduct involving repeated or continuing harassment made against the expressed wishes of another individual, which causes that individual to feel emotional distress including fear, harassment, intimidation or apprehension. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.
What is Sex Trafficking?
Sex trafficking is a form of modern slavery that exists throughout the United States and globally. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.
The Correlation Between Trauma & Substance Abuse
A definite, remarkable and significant correlation exists between a person's past experience (as well as ongoing-) trauma and substance abuse. At Unspoken Voices, we not only acknowledge this significant interrelationship, but we also take measures to help people not fall into a victim mentality and/or take steps to reduce harm. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.