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WHO WE SERVE.

WHO WE SERVE.

We Serve Everyone With A Focus On Marginalized Communities 

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Women of Color

Black

Asian

Pacific Islander

Hispanic

Latina

American Indian

Alaska Native

Women of color is a phrase used to describe female people of color. The political term “women of color” surfaced in the violence against women movement in the late seventies to unify all women experiencing multiple layers of marginalization with race and ethnicity as a common issue.

Men

Male sexual assault is a serious public health issue that is mostly under-reported and unrecognized.

Sexual assault can happen to anyone, no matter your age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Men and boys who have been sexually assaulted or abused may have many of the same feelings and reactions as other survivors of sexual assault, but they may also face some additional challenges because of social attitudes and stereotypes about men and masculinity.

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LGBTQIA+

Sexual violence affects people of every gender identity, and sexual orientation.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning, intersect, asexual+ (LGBTQIA) people experience sexual violence at higher rates than heterosexual people.

People with Disabilities

Physical

Psychiatric

Hearing impairments

Intellectual or Learning

Visual impairment

Neurological

Sexual assault and abuse of people with disabilities often goes unreported. If you or someone you care about has a disability and has been sexually assaulted or abused, the most important thing to know is that it is never the victim’s fault. Help and support are available.

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Veterans & Active - Duty

Prevention

Service members who experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment at any point during his or her military service is known as Military Sexual Trauma (MST).
 

We Serve Everyone With A Focus On Marginalized Communities 

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Women of Color

Black

Asian

Pacific Islander

Hispanic

Latina

American Indian

Alaska Native

Women of color is a phrase used to describe female people of color. The political term “women of color” surfaced in the violence against women movement in the late seventies to unify all women experiencing multiple layers of marginalization with race and ethnicity as a common issue.

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Men

Male sexual assault is a serious public health issue that is mostly under-reported and unrecognized.

Sexual assault can happen to anyone, no matter your age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Men and boys who have been sexually assaulted or abused may have many of the same feelings and reactions as other survivors of sexual assault, but they may also face some additional challenges because of social attitudes and stereotypes about men and masculinity.

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LGBTQIA+

Sexual violence affects people of every gender identity, and sexual orientation.


Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning, intersect, asexual+ (LGBTQIA) people experience sexual violence at higher rates than heterosexual people.

disabilites.png

People with Disabilities

Physical

Psychiatric

Hearing impairments

Intellectual or Learning

Visual impairment

Neurological

Sexual assault and abuse of people with disabilities often goes unreported. If you or someone you care about has a disability and has been sexually assaulted or abused, the most important thing to know is that it is never the victim’s fault. Help and support are available.

Active-duty.png

Veterans & Active - Duty

Prevention

Service members who experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment at any point during his or her military service is known as Military Sexual Trauma (MST).

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Funding Disclaimer

This website is partially supported by past and present state and federal grants, as well as private funding. These funding sources do not operate, manage, control, or take responsibility for this website, including its content, technical infrastructure, policies, or any services or tools provided. The views, opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed on this website are those of Shining Light In Darkness and do not necessarily reflect the views of any funding agency or private funder.

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We would like to thank our grantors for their support of our work to address sexual assault, domestic violence and human trafficking in our community:

  • North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission​

  • North Carolina Division for  Women & Youth

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Self-Help Credit Union

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