The Facts
14% of teen girls report being forced to have sex.
4% of teen boys report being forced to have sex.
CDC 2021
18% of teen girls report experiencing sexual violence in a one year period.
5% of teen boys report experiencing sexual violence in a one year period.
CDC 2021
About 1 in 12 teens experienced physical dating violence.
About 1 in 12 teens experienced sexual dating violence.
CDC 2019
How Do I Know if My Relationship is Healthy?
Supporting A Survivor
How can I support my peers when sexual or dating violence occurs?
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Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence
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When Sexual Violence Happens in Your Friend Group
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Signs of a Controlling, Unhealthy, or Abusive Relationship
Videos and Discussion Questions
Flip Rodriguez
PAVE Ambassador, Flip Rodriguez is one of American Ninja Warrior’s Elite athletes. He is known for his lightning speed and the iconic mask he wore during competition. After reading thousands of inspiring letters from fans he decided it was time to reveal the meaning behind the mask. Flip disclosed that he was sexually abused as a child. The mask was a way to protect him from people’s judgment, or seeing any kind of emotions. Using the platform of National Television he wanted to show the real him, scares, pain and past. Wanting to inspire others to speak out and put a stop to abuse, he is an ambassador for PAVE.
Discussion Questions:
What may make it difficult to come forward as a male survivor of sexual assault?
What made Flip feel that he could take off his mask?
How does Flip use his voice to inspire others?
How to Support A Child After Sexual Assault
Teen survivor, activist, and author Chessy Prout & her parents discuss how to respond if a child discloses they have been sexually assaulted.
PAVE has launched tools for parents, guardians, and trusted adults including videos and printed materials. These educational materials educate on how to support child survivors and how to talk to children about consent & healthy relationships.
Discussion Questions:
What can you say to a child who discloses a sexual assault to you?
Is the journey to healing from sexual violence linear?
What are a few healthy ways you can cope as a parent, guardian, or trusted adult?
How can you support a child who discloses a sexual assault to you?
Parental Resources in English
Recursos Para Padres en Español
Delaney Henderson & Her Mother Discuss their Journey to Healing
Learn how Kim Henderson supported her daughter after she was sexually assaulted. Studies show that the first person a survivor discloses to can have a tremendous impact on their healing process.
A lot of times, parents, guardians, and trusted adults are in this position, which means that first initial conversation is tremendously important.