content & trigger warning
The resources and content listed on this page may include sensitive information about rape and sexual violence, which may be triggering to some individuals. Discretion is advised.
Films and videos
Chanel Miller is a writer, artist, and sexual assault survivor. After her rapist got a lenient court sentence in 2016, she came forward to spark national discussion about the treatment of sexual assault victims. Her story is one of courage, resilience, and empowerment.
Available on: YouTube, 60 Minutes, Paramount+
Impacted by the sexual assault of a 19-year-old in South Africa, Atang Agwe wrote this poem for all the men, women and children who’ve been a victim of sexual violence, as well as those who no longer have voices to speak for themselves.
Available on: YouTube, Button Poetry
Books and written works
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
By Bessel van der Kolk
Trauma leaves a lasting impact, especially after sexual assault. In this 2014 book, survivors don't only learn about things like PTSD and the physical/emotional effects of their trauma: they can also learn how to cope with it.
Available for purchase on: Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Kindle Store, Google Books,Target, etc.
Audio discussion available on YouTube
Written on the Body: Letters from Trans and Non-Binary Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Edited by Lexie Bean
Trans survivors deserve to tell their stories. Written by (and for!) fellow survivors in the trans community, this anthology explores the concerns and truths that many trans survivors experience post-assault, and offers support for people in the LGBTQ+ community that have survived violence.
Available for purchase on: Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Jessica Kinglsey Publishers, etc.
Know My Name: A Memoir
By Chanel Miller
"I am a victim, I have no qualms with this word, only with the idea that it is all that I am." After finding herself in the middle of a landmark criminal case, this survivor reclaimed her voice by writing a bestselling memoir.
Available for purchase on: Walmart, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, etc.
Original victim impact statement available on BuzzFeed
What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
By Bruce D. Perry & Oprah Winfrey
Childhood trauma can impact us even into our adulthood. This book encourages survivors to understand their pasts in order to heal and move forward. It also offers tools to develop resiliency, and guides survivors on how to navigate healthier coping responses to present day trauma.
Available for purchase on: Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Audible, etc.
Audio discussion available on YouTube
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