Zero abuse project proposes to implement the national-scope empowering underserved survivors of child sexual abuse project to expand its existing OVC-funded survivorspace website…

Zero abuse project proposes to implement the national-scope empowering underserved survivors of child sexual abuse project to expand its existing OVC-funded survivorspace website (WWW.survivorspace.ORG). The proposed project will enhance the availability of accessible, culturally-relevant information, resources, and support for underserved adult survivors of child sexual abuse, with emphasis on male survivors, american indian/alaska native survivors, and survivors who experienced abuse in faith communities. The goals of the project are to a) offer survivor-developed information and resources to underserved survivors of child sexual abuse, B) provide clinically-led survivorcircles and online support groups, and C) offer survivor networking and connection opportunities. Zero abuse will lead the project in collaboration with men & healing, minnesota indian womens sexual assault coalition, national native childrens trauma center, and sacred spaces. Zero abuse and project partners will acccomplish the following objectives: 1) expand the survivorspace website and mobile application to include 30 new pieces of multimedia content developed by and for underserved adult survivors of child sexual abuse; 2) coordinate 48 online survivorcircles featuring the experiences, perspectives, and needs of underserved adult survivors of child sexual abuse; 3) offer five clinician-facilitated online support groups per week for male survivors of child sexual abuse; 4) facilitate 10 interactive online networking opportunities for the survivors and other subject matter experts involved with the development of content for survivorspace; and 5) conduct outreach to broadly market survivorspace resources, survivorcircles, and online support groups, especially to underserved populations. The project will increase access to traditional and non-traditional victim services by underserved survivors; improve the way information is delivered to crime victims; expand the understanding of survivors, their loved ones, and allied organizations of the unique perspectives and experiences of additional populations of survivors; and meaningfully engage underserved communities by building upon what makes survivorspace a uniquely accessible and effective resource: that IT is led by survivors, for survivors.