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Take Action

Advocate

Take steps to publicly support the prevention of sexual violence

Raise awareness
Talk to local and state officials
Promote safe schools and healthy work environments
Respect children’s rights to learn about their own bodies
Report suspected or disclosed abuse

Educate

Take steps to educate others on the issue and be a positive role model.

Learn the facts
Organize an event or host a training
Reinforce positive social norms
Know your local sexual assault support resources
Recognize harmful behaviors
Teach children healthy boundaries
Use the proper names of body parts
Help children understand their emotions
Encourage children to identify safe and trusted adults

Prevent

Take steps to actively prevent sexual violence in your community.

Create safe and welcoming environments
Monitor online activities and create safe spaces
Identify situations in which sexual assault may occur
Support the work of local agencies
Intervene in situations where consent has not or cannot be given
Safely interrupt a potentially harmful situation
Be a trusted adult, extend support
Hold offenders accountable

You can take steps every day to help protect others.

There are a variety of ways that individuals and organizations can get involved in sexual violence prevention efforts in West Virginia.

Get Help

To learn more about local programs or seek services.

Get Trained

Training programs are available for parents, teachers, professionals, and more.