Providing Support for Survivors

Many victims and survivors do not disclose their experiences. This can happen for many reasons, including the fear of not being believed, minimization of their experience, concerns related to retaliation, or feeling that they will be blamed. Around 98% of people who report violence are telling the truth and violence is never the fault of victims or survivors. However, we live in a culture that perpetuates false beliefs about how sexual assault, relationship abuse, stalking, and sexual harassment occur.

Events Related to Survivor Support

The Gender & LGBTQIA Center sponsors Supporting Survivors Week (SSW) in the fall semester and spring semester. Supporting Survivors Week past events include:

  • CARE-nival: A carnival themed tabling event for the community to get familiar with their resources
  • Trainings and educational bingo events
  • Documentary screenings
  • Art and craft nights

The Gender & LGBTQIA Center and the Title IX Office also work together to provide staff and faculty opportunities for learning about campus resources. Please reach out to akrauss3@elon.edu or utilize the Title IX Training and Education Request Form to request a staff or faculty specific training.

There is no right way to heal. You must be patient with the survivor, and with yourself. The emotional impact of violence may take time, patience and space to heal. For additional resources please contact Assistant Director for Violence Response at (336) 278-5009.