Sexually Broken - Skin Diamond - Raped So Hard: ...

| Risk | Description | Mitigation | |------|-------------|-------------| | | Audience desensitized after repeated tragic stories | Balance with stories of recovery and action steps | | Secondary trauma | Staff or other survivors harmed by hearing stories | Offer counseling; rotate roles | | Exploitation | Using a survivor’s pain for organizational gain without giving back | Compensate survivors; fund survivor-led services | | Simplification | Reducing complex trauma to a “triumph narrative” | Allow nuanced, non-linear recovery stories |

: Introduce the specific challenge (e.g., a diagnosis or an abusive situation) to help the audience understand the reality of the struggle. SEXUALLY BROKEN - Skin Diamond - Raped So Hard ...

Before asking for a story, create a trauma-informed intake process. Offer counseling before and after recording. Allow anonymity. Never surprise the survivor with an edited cut that changes their context. Allow anonymity

Data and statistics can inform the mind, but stories move the heart. In any movement—whether it’s breast cancer advocacy, domestic violence prevention, or mental health awareness—the "survivor" is the primary witness to the reality of the issue. 1. Breaking the Silence Driving Real Change

Ensure the campaign benefits the survivors it represents, not just the organization. Driving Real Change