We Are the Evidence A Handbook for Finding Your Way After Sexual Assault

by Wilson, Cheyenne

• ISBN13: 9781538743393
• ISBN10: 1538743396
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2024-06-11
• Publisher: Balance

Summary

A necessary, reassuring guide for all sexual assault survivors in need of immediate emotional and legal support post assault, and in the months and years after.

We Are the Evidence is the first comprehensive resource for survivors of sexual assault. Written with conviction and compassion by Cheyenne Wilson, a registered nurse and survivor of sexual  assault, this handbook contains everything victims and advocates need to know to navigate the tumultuous times that follow an assault. Within, there's advice for:

• The appropriate steps to take immediately after an assault
• Disclosing your assault how and when you choose
• How to pursue justice and navigate the legal system
• Beginning the healing process and reclaiming your power 

Throughout, you'll find exercises, opportunities to rest, and invaluable guidance from experts like attorneys, detectives and therapists. Voices from other sexual assault survivors also lend their support. 
 
Meant to be easily accessible, everything is organized for you to go right to the topic you most need guidance for, no matter where you are on your healing journey. You deserve to be heard, believed, and supported. 

Author Biography

Cheyenne Wilson BSN, founder of We are the Evidence, is on a mission to raise awareness about the reality of sexual assault, eliminate the stigma associated with being a victim of this violent crime, and make lasting changes in the justice and healthcare systems. Cheyenne earned her Bachelors in Psychology and worked in social services before pursuing a career in nursing.