True/False
Men can be victims of sexual assault.
True.
What is the term for blaming the victim of a crime, such as sexual assault, for what happened to them?
Victim Blaming
True or False: Sexual assault is primarily motivated by sexual desire
False. It is often about power and control.
What day of the week is Denim Day usually observed?
This famous singer was recently sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2022 on charges that include trafficking and sexual abuse.
R. Kelly
Most sexual assaults are committed by strangers.
False
What is the approximate percentage of sexual assaults committed by someone the survivor knows?
80-90%
This is the name of a common online resource that provides support and information for survivors of sexual assault.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
In what year did Denim Day originate?
1992
Approximately how many women have been allegedly raped by Bill Cosby?
Over 60 women.
The majority of sexual assault's are reported within 24-hours of the occurrence.
False.
What are some reasons why a survivor might choose not to report a sexual assault to the authorities?
Fear of retaliation, shame, self-blame, distrust of the system, or wanting to avoid reliving the trauma, etc.
This is the name of a global campaign that encourages survivors to break the silence and speak out against sexual violence.
The “Me Too” Movement.
Which region did the first Denim Day protest happen in the United States?
This That 70's Show actor was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison in 2023 after being convicted of raping two women in the early 2000s.
Danny Masterson
Consent laws are the same in every state throughout the US.
False.
What are some of the long-term physical and psychological health consequences that a survivor of sexual assault might face?
PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, substance abuse, or difficulties with relationships. *There can be more.*
This is the term for the lack of emotional responsiveness or feeling numb after experiencing trauma.
Emotional numbing or emotional blunting.
Why is Denim Day important?
It raises awareness of sexual violence and it's prevalence while also combatting victim blaming.
Why did Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction in New York become a landmark moment for the #MeToo movement?
Because it was one of the first major cases where a powerful Hollywood figure was criminally convicted for decades of sexual abuse allegations including over 100+ victims.
Victims of sexual assault are more likely to blame themselves rather than the perpetrator.
True.
What are some challenges faced by male survivors of sexual assault and why their experiences might be underreported?
Societal stigma, fear of being perceived as weak or not "manly," lack of male-specific support resources, and the misconception that men cannot be victims of sexual assault.
This is the name of a type of therapy that helps survivors process traumatic memories by creating a narrative of the event.
Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET)
This former Nickelodeon child-star revealed in 2023 that he had been sexually abused by a producer when he was a teenager. Who is he?
Drake Bell