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Ask Niki: How to Support a Survivor of Sexual Violence

The most important thing to do is listen.

Ask Niki: How to Support a Survivor of Sexual Violence

Ask Niki: How to Support a Survivor of Sexual Violence

The most important thing to do is listen.

Ask Niki: How to Support a Survivor of Sexual Violence

Content Warning: Sexual Assault

Q: Recently, I’ve had a few friends disclose to me that they’ve experienced various forms of sexual violence – given your job description I was wondering if you have any advice in terms of how to create a safe environment to talk about this issue.

A: I remember one of the first times someone disclosed to me that they had been sexually assaulted. It was Halloween, and I was at a really loud concert venue…

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