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Friday, December 29, 2017

In The Wake Of #MeToo, More Victims Seek Help For Repressed Trauma

In Norfolk,Va. the YWCA South Hampton Roads's crisis counselors have been answering calls on a 24-hour hotline that serves the region in southeast Virginia. They help victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and related types of abuse find shelter, counseling, and other services.

"[We're hearing from] people who were recently sexually assaulted, people just wanting to process a harassment issue, or people who experienced it a long time ago and were maybe triggered from the recent social media stuff," says Nicole Nordan, the counseling program director.

Nordan says calls normally slow down around the holidays and in the colder months, but not this year.

As more victims of sexual harassment and assault continue to come forward in the wake of the "Me Too" movement, organizations like the YWCA and rape crisis groups that provide support to survivors are finding themselves unusually busy. They are feeling the ripple effects of the recent wave of allegations against high-profile men in media, entertainment, and other industries.

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5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great..... I guess they'll be busting out the vagina hats too? As a woman myself, these folks embarrass me.

Anonymous said...

Vagina hats are for the "too me"movement.

Anonymous said...

As well they should 3:03.

Anonymous said...


If you're thinking it looks like a new fad, and they look like gals to avoid? Me, too!

Anonymous said...

This is how it loses any truth. People now will question it. #highjack