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[To support a survivor], we need to create an atmosphere of trust. Show her that you really care for her and that you understand what she is experiencing right now- you are understanding all the…

If [a friend disclosed sexual assault] I just think that you would have to understand the sensitivity that the situation entails […] and also understand whether or how proveable it is. Because, so many times,…

People from my culture are generally not vocal about sexual assault. They really believe that it can deteriorate their reputation in their community. These are some of the illusions that have infested the people from…

I would like to say that [if a friend disclosed sexual assault] this is a very delicate situation, so we have to understand whatever she or he is going through right now. And it’s not…

When the committee wants to let students know about the existence of the sexual assault policy, they might come up with a number of cases they have dealt with, like, how many cases have been…

Participant 1: I have been at CBU for almost 2 semesters now, and to be honest, I’ve never been informed about this […] policy. So, even though they have some good measures in place, there…

According to me, [if a friend experiences sexual assault, you should provide] the mental support, and be physically present [with] him or her, [and] let them know that, yes, we are with you, and that…

Whenever the sexual violence committee is reformed or restructured, maybe there can be a broader representation of students from different communities, both women and men. This way, the word can be spread to a broader…

If you think about the South Indian perspective, I say the experiences and trauma would be just the same with any person, no matter the ethnic group or gender. But I feel […] someone who…

They might be drunk and remember what happened, and sometimes, they might be unsure. Especially, the girl or guy in this case, sometimes they might be unsure whether they were actually assaulted and in some…