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Positively Living- follow up on episode Sexting, Rape and Sexual Assault

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Positively Living- follow up on episode Sexting, Rape and Sexual Assault 
By Leslie Godbold

Thank you for listening to Positively Living’s episode Sexting & Rape/Sexual Assault! We hope you received knowledge, encouragement and/or resources to help in your walk or that of a friend, neighbor or stranger.

If the negative that you will face, directly or indirectly, is sexting or rape/sexual assault below is more resources that may be helpful to you.

Often when a person is going through a dark time in life, we are to be their light .

Resources:

The 24 hour hotline for rape and sexual assault is (828) 255-7576
Their web site is-  Http://www.ourvoice.org

National Sexual Assault Hotline – 1.800.656.HOPE
Their web site is – http://www.rainn.org/get-help/national-sexual-assault-hotline

More info on Sexting for teens and parents 
http://www.connectsafely.org/Safety-Tips/tips-to-prevent-sexting.html

There are other resources for your particular area, ie web sites for school, rape crisis centers, goverment, non profits,  etc.

Please share with us your thoughts and stories on this episode and/or topics. Thank you for listening and reading, Leslie



Positively Living: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month : Topics Sexting and Sexual Assault

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Positively Living: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month : Topics Sexting and Sexual Assault
by Leslie Godbold

Asheville NC: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and is being recognized in many ways.

If you have been a rape or sexual assault victim, someone who understands is waiting to listen and help at Our Voice’s 24 Hour Crisis Line at (828) 255-7576

On the next episode of  Positively Living , topic on 2 topics:  Rape/Sexual Assault & Sexting.  We are airing an interview with Our Voice. Our Voice representatives Daniel Lee and Melanie Gordon-Calabrese joined us to offer some insights and helpful information on rape/sexual assault. Join us this Sunday Noon- 1pm  on Independent Asheville Radio at am 1350 in western NC or listen online at www.1350wzgm.com

Just a few statistics:

1 out of every 6 American women have been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime. National Institute of Justice and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Prevalence, Incidence and Consequences of Violence Against Women. 1998

60% of rapes/sexual assaults are not reported to the police, according to statistical average of the past 5 years.  US Department of Justice 2005 National Crime Victimization Study 2005

1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before age 18. www.pcar.org

Males are the least likely to report a sexual assault, though they make up about 10% of all victims. US Department of Justice 2005 National Crime Victimization Study 2005

For more information visit the web site for Our Voice at www.ourvoice.org

Tune in for this important episode bringing you information on 2 topics Rape/Sexual Assault & Sexting. Join us this Sunday Noon- 1pm  on Independent Asheville Radio at am 1350 in western NC or listen online at www.1350wzgm.com