MYTH: Sexual assault usually occurs in a dark, isolated location. REALITY: More than half of all sexual assaults take place in the victim's own home, or within 1.6 kilometres of it. Another 20% of sexual assaults happen in the home of a friend, neighbour or relative.
MYTH: Sexual assault happens because sex-starved men can't control themselves. REALITY: Sexual assault is a devastating weapon used to dominate another person. For the offender, it's all about achieving a feeling of power and control, not about lust or uncontrollable sexual desires. Sexual assault is a brutal crime of violence, yet it's usually committed by... Continue Reading →
Open Invitation to all survivors of sexual abuse or assault To my fellow survivors, My name is Dawn Marie and I want you to offer you a place to tell your story, make a statement, or ask a question of the community as a whole. You can do this through the blog in the Survivors... Continue Reading →
Brave Enough by Dawn Marie 