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Lux Resources is a North Carolina-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that supports survivors of sexual violence through providing legal resources. Survivors can access resources and legal aid for free on our website, www.luxresources.org.

Please see the following trigger warning: This episode discusses sexual violence. Please take care of yourself when listening. See the description below for more detailed information.

This episode focuses on the importance of using deliberate language in the field of sexual violence. We discuss trauma-informed language, retraumatization, and the best ways to support survivors through your language choices.

References

Know My Name by Chanel Miller

Lux: Supporting Survivors Episode 1: Overview

What is trauma-informed language?

Lux: Supporting Survivors episode 4: Male Survivors

What is retraumatization and what triggers it?

Suggested guidelines on language use for sexual assault

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