Start by Believing

My name is Francina. I am a SANE and my moto is "I Believe"...all victims of sexual violence and I fight to assure that these victims recieve compassionate care. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Roni. I am an AmeriCorps member, a volunteer, a friend, an advocate and a survivor. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is John Novick. I am a male survivor of childhood sexual abuse. I am also a chemical dependency counselor. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Nashua . I am with the Nashua Police DV Unit. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Veronica Henry-Redell. I am a Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Nancy Wahlig. I am the Director of the Sexual Assault & Violence Prevention Resource Center at the University of California San Diego. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Hilary. I am the Executive Director of a Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault agency. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Jamie . I am A sexual assault response team member and I believe! When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Meg Hatch. I am an advocate and survivor of sexual assault and one of the most powerful actions was when I reported to the police, the officer believed me. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.

My name is Lindsay Green. I am a 14 year old basketball player. I have friends that I love and care about. When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing.