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Survivors.org Survivors.org (formerly PAVE) is an organization dedicated to supporting survivors by providing resources, community spaces, and educational programming.

Today, we honor Indigenous People's Day. We must take a moment to acknowledge that Indigenous women face sexual violence...
10/12/2026

Today, we honor Indigenous People's Day. We must take a moment to acknowledge that Indigenous women face sexual violence at extremely high rates. Estimates suggest that nearly three out of five Indigenous women in the United States have been sexually assaulted.

However, it's very likely that this number is much higher. All sexual violence statistics are a low estimate, because there are many barriers in the way that prevent a survivor from coming forward. Indigenous survivors face additional barriers, such as deep historical trauma that has led to distrust in the U.S. government, uncertainties regarding tribal jurisdiction, and lack of resources on tribal land, that make it harder to report.

We continue to work towards providing a wider range of resources for Indigenous survivors. We encourage all BIPOC survivors to join us this Wednesday for our BIPOC Healing Circle. For more resources, and to register for free, please visit Survivors.org

Survivors have been feeling and thinking many things as a result of the devastating assault perpetrated by seven fratern...
10/08/2026

Survivors have been feeling and thinking many things as a result of the devastating assault perpetrated by seven fraternity men in the fall of 2024 at Cornell University that has recently come to light as Jane Doe seeks justice.

Something that has stuck with us is just how callous the perpetrators were in the messages that have been circulating. And while we wish we didn't, this is a type of male peer group that we recognize. Yet, we still can't help but wonder: how does this happen?

Of course, these dynamics and attitudes by no means originated online. However, the surge in anti-feminist communities, the meme culture that celebrates "edginess," and the shield of a phone screen, are just a few of the elements that have given perpetrators new opportunities to escalate, enact, and encourage sexual violence and cruelty.

Yet, even in response to exploitation and depravity enacted by these young men, this kind of behavior is brushed under the rug using the same flawed logic they used to justify it to themselves in the first place:

"Boys will be boys."

We know all survivors, even those not in college, feel the impact of the Red Zone. That's why the Survivor Support Summi...
10/07/2026

We know all survivors, even those not in college, feel the impact of the Red Zone. That's why the Survivor Support Summit is open to all survivors, even those not in college.

Join us on October 16th at 9 AM PST | 11 AM CST| 12 PM EST for a three hour-long free, virtual support space for survivors amid the Red Zone. If you saw us post another date before, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, due to a scheduling conflict the summit will now be on October 16th.

Register for free on Survivors.org/support-summit, or by clicking the link on our profile. We will begin with an art workshop, take some questions, and then engage in a support group. Survivors can attend all sessions, or simply attend the ones that interest them.

This year, unfortunately, Survivors.org cannot host our Shatter The Red Zone Summit, which we have hosted for the past three years, due to major budget and capacity constraints. Rather than do nothing, we've decided to instead host a supportive day for survivors.

We need the help of our community to continue to provide these free services to survivors. Please consider donating to help cover the costs associated with operating our support spaces.

The terms “domestic violence” and “intimate partner violence” are often conflated, which is reflected in the research on...
10/05/2026

The terms “domestic violence” and “intimate partner violence” are often conflated, which is reflected in the research on these issues. Differentiating between the two isn't about policing someone else's language. Using both can actually help us bring attention to different forms of abuse.

It's important to remember that no form of trauma or abuse is more or less bad than another, and that is not the reason why we should recognize both terms.

In reality, acknowledging the difference does the opposite. It helps us to recognize that abuse is just as valid when it comes from someone else close to the survivor, and those individuals still have needs that require support.

For additional resources, please visit Survivors.org

Have you ever been to a Survivors.org Support Group? We have a free, virtual support group for survivors twice a month. ...
10/03/2026

Have you ever been to a Survivors.org Support Group? We have a free, virtual support group for survivors twice a month. Our first October Support Group is this upcoming Wednesday, October 7th.

No pressure to join or attend every time. If you visit Survivors.org and register, it will give you access to the meeting link and notify you about each upcoming group whenever you want to or are ready to. If you just want to listen or type in the chat, that works too.

This is an incredibly supportive space of survivors from all walks of life. We're always seeing regulars, new faces, and those who come and go as they need us.

Visit Survivors.org/our-programs/ to learn more about the Support Group and register for free.

Have you ever heard someone say, "every woman knows a survivor, but no man knows a ra**st," or something to that effect?...
10/02/2026

Have you ever heard someone say, "every woman knows a survivor, but no man knows a ra**st," or something to that effect? It is something people say to emphasize that many men do not see their acts of sexual violence for what they truly are.

You may have seen us share this study before, but it feels more relevant now than ever.

More college men admitted that they would perpetrate sexual assault when the word "r**e" was was swapped out for a definition compared to those who did when the word was actually used in the question, even though, in reality, everything is the same.

This stat demonstrates a few powerful themes we often see. Many ra**sts and other perpetrators do not see themselves as such, because they don't label their assaults as assaults. It also suggests that the perception of their acts, and facing their own consequences, are the primary deterrents and not how the assault would affect the survivor.

Layers of oppression, power, r**e culture, and deep denial offer an explanation as to why we see this disconnect.

Friends, we know it's been a difficult time recently, and we want to do as much as we can to give you the space to share...
09/30/2026

Friends, we know it's been a difficult time recently, and we want to do as much as we can to give you the space to share, listen, and find unity in survivor support. That's why we invite you to register on Survivors.org for tomorrow's Trauma-Informed Art Workshop, even if you aren't super interested in art.

For this workshop, we will have our prompt will be more open-ended than usual. We will have a brief discussion about emotions, mindfulness, and art as a healing tool. We will provide a few prompting questions and additional materials for those who need it, but encourage you to use the time how you need it.

This is a free, virtual, peer-led group open to all adult survivors. No specific materials are required, all you will need is something to draw with and something to draw on, but we encourage you to use any and all art supplies you'd like.

We stand with Jane Doe. We demand survivor-led justice and accountability.It has truly taken us a moment to try to find ...
09/29/2026

We stand with Jane Doe. We demand survivor-led justice and accountability.

It has truly taken us a moment to try to find the words to articulate how we feel about the act of violence perpetrated by seven men at Cornell University in 2024. And the truth is, there aren't words that accurately portray that level of outrage and disgust.

We are never surprised when we hear about a perpetrator who slipped past accountability, a bystander that looks away, or an institution that protects. Yet, we still find ourselves at a loss for words when these stories happen and a survivor is failed so severely.

Everyone who was supposed to protect her failed. She is doing an astonishingly brave thing by standing up for herself when no one else would. And now that her story has come to light, it is our duty as the survivor community to lighten that load on her and support her throughout this next step in her pursuit of justice.

We know this is likely not the only time you've seen this topic on your feed. Please take care of yourself today. Please swipe to the last slide to view resources, and visit Survivors.org to find more.

We need your help! Calling California survivors 📣 Have you heard about what is happening to survivor rights in Californi...
09/28/2026

We need your help! Calling California survivors 📣

Have you heard about what is happening to survivor rights in California?

SB 577 is a retaliatory bill in response to the four billion dollars in settlements that the state owes to survivors. And it will pass if we do not get a much needed veto from Governor Gavin Newsom. Please take a moment from your day to visit:

Survivors.org/veto-sb-577/ to learn more and get the information you need to send in a letter. It will only take you a few moments to make a difference.

Our Su***de Prevention Training is tomorrow, and it's not too late to get tickets. Register now by clicking the link on ...
09/23/2026

Our Su***de Prevention Training is tomorrow, and it's not too late to get tickets. Register now by clicking the link on our profile, or by visiting Survivors.org/su***de-prevention/

Join us tomorrow for this virtual training, available live or on-demand, where we will be discussing important topics such as the relationship between sexual violence and su***de, myths surrounding su***de, and how to identify a crisis.

Free tickets are available for survivors. Please choose the ticket most applicable to you upon registration. A funds raised help keep Survivors.org online to provide survivors with support at no cost to them.

Those who complete the training will receive a certificate of completion and a document highlighting key takeaways. For those who can join us live, there will be time left for a Q & A.

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