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Working to prevent #sexualabuse, #sexualviolence, #sexualharassment, & #sexualassault in #NewMexico. #ItStartsWithUsNM

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Survivors heal, thrive, inspire and empower. Make sure your voice is heard. Being registered to vote is the first critical step to making your voice heard in this election.

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Discuss and respect each other’s boundaries, whether emotional, physical or digital.

#HealthyRelationships #RespectBoundaries #LoveIsRespect #PreventSexualViolence #ItStartsWithUsNM

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People engaging in healthy relationships are preventing sexual violence. Healthy relationships are built on mutual respect, trust and understanding.

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Need help? Have questions?
We've compiled a list of rape crisis centers and our other partners across #NewMexico.
Find local help now: https://t.co/tFukrMu0Jc
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It Starts With Us.
It Starts With a Conversation.
The teenager in your life has plenty of questions, but do you have the answers?
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It Starts With a Conversation.
As a mentor, it's important to know what questions to ask.
Learn what to say to teens: https://t.co/7RvSIDVt5z
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Digital consent is a way to refer to sexual consent that happens through screens.
Just like in real-life sexual encounters, consent should be an ongoing conversation when communicating digitally. #endsexualviolence #consent #socialmedia #boundaries #itstartswithus #NM

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Avoid phrases that imply they’re taking too long to recover like: “You’ve been acting like this for a while now.” #ItStartsWithUsNM #sexualassaultawareness #sexualviolenceprevention #listen #believe #support #survivors

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Everyone responds differently to trauma and their response to trauma does not dictate whether or not they experienced sexual violence. #StartsWithUsNM

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Talking about sexual violence can be hard, but we have the tools to help. Visit our website at the link below to find tips, download toolkits, and find local help.

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Online boundaries can be just as important as physical boundaries, especially as our world becomes more digital. For more tips and tools, visit our website at the link below.

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One of the most important steps to standing up against rape culture is to listen to survivors. Instead of questioning the survivor, hear them, see them, and believe them. #StartsWithUsNM

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If you want to be able to support your child as difficult things are happening in their life, it is important to practice having smaller difficult conversations with them. #StartsWithUsNM

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The teens you work with will come to you with questions and for help. Give them tools and show them where they can go for more information. For more tips, visit our website via the link below.

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Listen to your friend and find out what they want you to do. Share your concerns about not respecting boundaries, no trust, and treating someone like they're an object are major red flags. To learn more, visit our website below.

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When an exit is blocked or hard to see, this can lead to increased anxiety for people with PTSD. If possible, set up your classroom so all students can see an exit from their seats. #StartsWithUsNM

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When working with teens, it's important to call out red flags but equally important to point out healthy signs. Let them know you noticed, you're proud, and why the action is healthy. For more tips and tools, visit our website below.

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Have you noticed any of these signs? Then it might be time to step in and provide help or resources to the affected person. #StartsWithUsNM

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The words "admits" and "confesses" both imply responsibility and shame on the victim and do not hold the perpetrator responsible. #StartsWithUsNM

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Talk to your friends about what consent means. In a nutshell, both people agree and are excited about it. If someone is drunk, they can't consent to sex. For more tips and tools, visit our website below.

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