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\"Carrie
\nBy Dana Rosenwasser<\/em>
\nJuly 16, 2018<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen people ask me what I do, I tell them I’m an advocate. I\u2019m always an advocate for victims,\u201d<\/em> Carrie says with pride and conviction. For over a decade, Carrie has been part of a unique rape survivor advocate volunteer program at our Community Program in Staten Island. As a volunteer, she offers support, comfort, and advocacy to survivors of sexual assault<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Safe Horizon\u2019s Rape Crisis Advocate Volunteers<\/h1>\n

Our rape survivor advocate volunteers meet survivors when they arrive at the emergency department at Richmond University Medical Center and Staten Island University Hospital. Volunteers complete a comprehensive and rigorous training program that covers rape and sexual assault laws and survivor\u2019s rights, medical treatment information and protocols as well as the roles of hospital staff and law enforcement officials. They use this knowledge to advocate on the survivor\u2019s behalf.<\/p>\n

Working with Survivors of Rape and Sexual Assault<\/h1>\n

The emergency room can be a hectic place for survivors of rape and sexual assault. That\u2019s why Carrie takes a gentle and neutral approach. \u201cWhen I meet a rape survivor, I let them know immediately that I have no agenda except to be there for them,<\/em>” she explains. “My sole purpose is to be there to answer their questions and to make sure the survivor can leave the hospital with peace of mind.<\/em>\u201d This includes making the survivor as comfortable as possible whether it’s getting them food and water or providing a listening ear or shoulder to lean on. “As an advocate, you’re meeting a survivor not long after the assault happened, so they may feel confused or scared. Everyone\u2019s response to trauma is always different, so it’s important to listen.<\/em>”<\/p>\n

Carrie further remarked that \u201cthe most important thing is to remind survivors that what happened to them could not possibly be their fault \u2013 this is not something they caused or deserve.<\/em> As an advocate, you may be the first person to say this to them and you just can’t say it enough.<\/em>”<\/p>\n

How Carrie Became an Advocate for Survivors of Rape and Sexual Assault<\/h1>\n

Before becoming an advocate, Carrie worked in the financial district and was touched by the September 11th<\/sup> tragedy. \u201cI lost a lot of people I knew personally \u2013 neighbors, coworkers, and friends. After the attacks, I wanted to do something to give back…to help people in some way. I just didn\u2019t know which way yet.<\/em>\u201d When she heard the horrors of the Nixzmary Brown case, \u201cit marked a turning point for me \u2013 a light bulb went off. I had been trying to figure out what to do next and it became very clear to me.<\/em>\u201d Carrie found the opportunity to become a volunteer rape survivor advocate. It was a unique opportunity to make an impact on someone\u2019s life by being there during their darkest hours and try to make their situation a little better. This work has been a passion of hers ever since.<\/p>\n

Carrie feels this work is more necessary than ever. Sexual assault has been the most under-reported crime for many reasons, but that is beginning to shift. \u201cThanks to the #MeToo movement and generally raising awareness about sexual assault, reporting is up and more survivors are seeking medical attention after an assault.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Carrie knows what it means to the survivors when they have someone personally advocating for their rights. “It\u2019s a privilege to work with people who may be at one of the lowest points in their lives. You\u2019re in a crucial role to help them begin the journey to healing and overcoming the traumatic event.<\/em>”<\/p>\n

The program has helped over 1,000 survivors of rape and sexual assault, but it isn\u2019t our only resource for rape and sexual assault survivors. Our 24-hour rape and sexual assault hotline is staffed by compassionate and caring advocates who can provide connections to resources or just a listening ear. Our 24-hour rape and sexual assault hotline (212-227-3000)\u00a0is available 24-hours a day and our advocates are standing by for anyone who is ready to talk. Our Community Programs<\/a> can help with in-person help and connections to resources. To find out how our Community Program can help you, click here<\/a> or call the Citywide Helpline: 855-234-1042<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Making the Choice to Heal<\/h1>\r\nAnne had been raped twice before deciding to seek help. \u201cI knew that I didn\u2019t want to go through it alone, because I did that the first time and all it did was leave me confused,<\/em>\u201d Anne explains.\r\n\r\nFor survivors of traumatic experiences, such as rape or sexual assault, deciding when or if to ask for help is a complex, personal choice. Safe Horizon offers non-judgmental support and services for survivors whenever they are ready.\r\n\r\nAnne found Safe Horizon\u2019s Rape and Sexual Assault Hotline (212-227-3000<\/a>) online, which is staffed by compassionate advocates who provide survivors with 24-hour support and connections to services. The advocate matched Anne with Katie, a trauma therapist at our Counseling Center.\r\n\r\nThe Counseling Center<\/a> is the only New York State licensed mental health clinic that focuses solely on trauma-focused treatment for survivors of crime and abuse of all ages.\r\n

Understanding and Overcoming Trauma from Rape<\/h1>\r\n\u201cWhen I first spoke with Katie, I was really nervous because I didn\u2019t know what to expect,<\/em>\u201d Anne recalls. \u201cBut when I finally met her, she instantly made me feel safe.\u201d<\/em>\r\n\r\nAnne and Katie met once a week over the course of several months to talk about the traumatic experiences Anne had gone through. Katie taught Anne some tools she could use to help her manage the sometimes debilitating feelings of fear and grief.\r\n\r\nKatie explained how trauma affects our brains and bodies. Traumatic experiences overwhelm a person\u2019s capacity to cope and process the situation. Triggers are experiences that remind survivors of the traumatic event in some way, and cause survivors to react as though they are facing a threat, including feeling, thinking, or reacting in ways that feel out of their control.\r\n\r\nKatie taught her about \u201cgrounding<\/em>\u201d techniques that could help her overcome these triggers. Grounding helps survivors of abuse and violence feel that they are safe and no longer threatened, even when their body\u2019s fight, flight, or freeze response is triggered. Grounding helps us connect to the physical body and stay in the present moment.\r\n\r\n\u201cThese grounding tools were so helpful. I was 110% committed to my therapy because I knew how important it was.<\/em>\u201d Anne says.\r\n

Combining Filmmaking with Social Activism<\/h1>\r\nAfter therapy, Anne was invited to join our survivor-lead advocacy and support group, the Speaker\u2019s Bureau. She volunteered to speak at Denim Day, an event to raise awareness of the myth that rape and sexual assault survivors made themselves targets because of the clothing they wore at the time of the assault.\r\n\r\n\"Anne\r\n
\u201cSpeaking out loud at Denim Day was such a momentous moment for me because it was the first time I was going to say in front of people \u2018I was raped\u2019. But afterward, I realized that saying those words meant I was saying it for others as well.\u201d <\/em><\/blockquote>\r\nAlthough the journey to healing has been hard, Anne credits her empowering relationship with Katie as a continuing source of inspiration. \u201cKatie helped make me the outspoken person that I am now,<\/em>\u201d Anne says.\r\n\r\nToday, Anne continues to use her passion for filmmaking to bring awareness to the issues of human trafficking and sexual assault.\r\n
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Safe Horizon offers trauma-informed support and other services for survivors of rape and sexual assault. To find out more about the help available to you, call our 24-hour hotline at 212-227-3000<\/a>.<\/h1>\r\n<\/article><\/div>","post_title":"No More \u2018Quiet on the Set\u2019: A Rape Survivor and Filmmaker Says #MeToo","post_excerpt":"Anne combines her passion for filmmaking with social activism to bring awareness to the issues of human trafficking and sexual assault.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"rape-survivor-filmmaker-metoo-anne","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-03-18 15:17:13","post_modified_gmt":"2019-03-18 15:17:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/www.safehorizon.org\/?p=5562","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":5189,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2017-12-26 19:31:15","post_date_gmt":"2017-12-26 19:31:15","post_content":"\"5\r\n\r\nDecember 26, 2017<\/em>\r\n\r\nThe holidays can bring up all kinds of emotions. If someone close to you shares with you that they have had an experience of abuse or violence, it can be shocking, and often it\u2019s difficult to know what to say. If it happens, here are some ways you can help:\r\n

1. Listen Compassionately and Without Judgment<\/h1>\r\nEven when you disagree or don't understand.\r\n\r\nKnow that trauma\u2014 both the experience itself and how its impact stays with us\u2014 can be challenging to communicate clearly to others.\u202f Be patient.\r\n

2. Let Them Guide the Conversation<\/h1>\r\nTry not to interrupt, even though you may be feeling anxious to take action. Asking yes or no questions might force them into an area they don\u2019t want to discuss. Instead, ask open-ended questions and let them decide how they want to answer.\r\n

3. Don't Make Assumptions<\/h1>\r\nAbout how they feel or what their needs are.\r\n\r\nYou can offer options, but avoid telling them what they \"should\u201d do, even with good intentions. Instead, ask how you can be helpful.\r\n

4. Remember that Healing is a Complex Process<\/h1>\r\nTheir experience may be affecting them in ways that might not make sense to you, but are very clear to them. The effects of trauma are both mental and physical, and they are far more complex to overcome than, \u201cTry not to think about it,\u201d or \u201cJust let it go,\u201d even if it occurred a long time ago.\r\n

5. Check in With Them Later<\/h1>\r\nAnd keep in mind that they may not feel like talking at the time.\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s important to let them know that you care, but not to go so far as to make them feel fussed over, or like they are a problem that needs to be managed.\r\n\r\nShare these tips by clicking the graphic below:<\/a>\r\n\r\n\"5<\/a>\r\n

Please know that you and your loved one are not alone. If you need to talk, we\u2019re here to listen.<\/h2>\r\nSafe Horizon\u2019s Hotlines operate 24 hours a day, including on holidays. Your call is confidential. Whether you\u2019re in crisis or you\u2019re unsure if your experience constitutes abuse, violence, or crime, we\u2019re here to help. Call 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)<\/a> to speak with an advocate today or visit our Hotlines page for more information<\/a>.","post_title":"5 Ways to Support Someone You Love Who Has Experienced a Traumatic Event","post_excerpt":"Has someone shared with you their experience of abuse or violence? 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