Rape Prevention/Survival
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Am I in Crisis?
Do you recognize when you are in crisis? Understanding what to expect is the first step in handling crisis, and hopefully, this will help you do just that.
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Is Sexual Harassment Academic?
Sexual harassment can happen anywhere...in the classrooms, the halls, cafeterias, dormitories and any other area which is accessible to students. Does your school have a policy in place to protect you?
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What Every Man Can Do to Help End Violence Against Women
A list of actions that can be taken by men to fight the onslaught of violence against women.
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Your Sexual Rights
It is important that both women and men learn and exercise their sexual rights and responsibilities. Here are some of the most important ones.
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The Mythology of Rape
A synopsis of the more prevalent myths about rape.
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Communicating in the Aftermath of Rape
The inability to communicate is often the reason many relationships deteriorate after a woman has been raped. The significant other is unaware of how deeply the assault has affected the victim, therefore makes countless errors in his desire to be supportive. Here are a few points which have proven to be extremely helpful when the significant other communicates with the victim in the aftermath.
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Coping With Flashbacks
Flashbacks can completely immobilize a survivor and immerse them in the past. This article introduces skills which must be developed to enable the survivor to handle the flashback and become grounded to the present.
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Understanding the Crisis
In light of this past week's act of terrorism, I think it's important that we understand the emotional reactions we will face during the upcoming days, weeks, months and even years.
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The Darkest Day of My Generation
Though not directly affected, I'm forever changed.
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Co-Dependent in Relationships
There are many ways in which co-dependency will make its appearance in our relationships. We see it in the way we interact with our family members and friends. It's also reflected in our work related and school related interactions. Do you recognize your relationships?
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I AM Co-Dependent
Characteristics of a co-dependent person. Do you recognize yourself?
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What is Co-Dependency?
Brief definition of co-dependency and an outline of co-dependent behavior.
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Stages of a Rape Survivor's Reactions
A general overview of what usually happens to a survivor after the short-term crisis situation has passed.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
The risk of having a STD passed on is one of the horrible realities that each survivor of sexual assault must face. Here are the basics on STD's.
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Preventing Burnout
Guidelines to help reduce your chances of burnout.
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The Dreamer's Sweepstakes
A short story written by a fellow survivor.
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Dealing with the Anger
Anger is and always will be a part of a survivor's life. Learning to deal with it in a positive manner will prevent additional trauma.
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Boosting Your Self-esteem
Feeling good about ourselves is critical to a survivor's healing. Here are some suggestions which may help you to build your self-esteem.
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Protecting Yourself from Date Rape Drugs
Reducing the risk of consuming date-rape drugs.
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Practical Safety Tips
Ideas on protection through prevention.
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How to Show Your Support
Recommendations on how to let your spouse or significant other know that you want to help her through the crisis.
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Interview with a Counselor
A question and answer session with Becky Flack, GSW, Counselor at the Stop Rape Crisis Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Questions were submitted by or based upon situations found within the membership of Charon's Journey.
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Is There Really Such Thing As Emotional Abuse?
Emotional abuse is very real, and includes any form of abuse which isn't physical. It includes everything from the silent treatment to verbal abuse and subtle manipulation to domination.
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Child Sexual Abuse and Dissociative Identity Disorder
It has been noted by clinicians that most patients who suffer from dissociative disorders were abused either physically or sexually when they were children. This article explores DID, previously referred to as MPD.
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Eating Disorders and the Victim of Sexual Assault
Many survivors of rape and child sexual abuse also suffer from some sort of eating disorder. This article briefly explores anorexia and bulimia.
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Discovering the Self-Injurer Within
A brief look at self-injury and the individuals who mutilate themselves to relieve emotional distress.
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Defensive Stratagies
Most men assume that a woman's desire for affection is the same as a desire for intercourse. This article reveals steps that men and women should take to protect themselves from unwanted advances which can lead to date rape.
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Capture, Control and Conquer
Based on the profiles of several rapists who have been classified as "power" rapists, this is a glimpse into the inner workings of a hypothetical rapist's mind, prior to his assault on his victim.
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The Trap of Marital Rape
When a partner uses threats, force, intimidation or any type of violence to coerce a woman to submit to a sexual act, it is called marital rape, and it is a punishable crime. Unfortunately, like most acquaintance rapes it goes unreported.
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Rape Trauma Syndrome
Survivors may experience distressing and repetitive symptoms resulting from the rape for years after the assault. This cluster of symptoms, referred to as Rape Trauma Syndrome, is recognizable. Survivors and those who love them need to prepare for the intensity of emotions by becoming familiar with some of the manifestations of RTS.
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The Date Rape Dilemma
Most people think of rape as a stranger attacking you in a deserted parking lot, but actually, over 80% of all sexual assaults are committed by individuals known or recognized by the victim. This is a story of date rape--my story.
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Crisis? What Can I Expect?
A crisis in the life of a survivor occurs whenever a stressful situation or emotionally hazardous event causes her to feel threatened and her coping mechanisms do not kick in. This article will give her some of the symptoms she should expect when she is on the verge of crisis and hopefully help her to maintain her normal functioning patterns.
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Helping Her Through the Crisis
Suggestions on how the family members, friends, and significant others of a rape victim can help her get through the crisis.
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