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Survivors of sexual assault are sharing resources to support those seeking help. Author: Stephanie Stanavich Updated: 6:57 PM EDT April 12, 2021
April marks Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness month.
Survivors are continuing to share their stories in hopes of helping others, and organizations are working hard to provide the resources needed to support those healing.
“It’s incredibly important for many individuals, because I don’t think many people realize how many people are impacted by sexual assault,” Sophia Fifner said.
As a survivor herself, Fifner is continuing to share her story in hopes of helping others. She became even more inspired to do just that after the Me Too Movement, when she realized she wasn’t alone.