Glossary

There are many words used when discussing sexual violence and abuse that may not be common in every day life.

Below is a list of words that you may find useful.

Child Sexual Abuse ShowHide

Consent ShowHide

Domestic Violence and Abuse ShowHide

EMDR ShowHide

Fight or Flight response ShowHide

IDVA ShowHide

ISVA ShowHide

Non-recent child sexual abuse ShowHide

Rape ShowHide

'Rape Culture' ShowHide

Ritual Abuse ShowHide

Sexual trauma ShowHide

Sexual Violence and Abuse ShowHide

Trauma-informed and Trauma-specific ShowHide

VAWG ShowHide

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THE SURVIVOR - DARREN

“I wouldn’t be here without you”

Towards the end of the work, there were no more flashbacks or trauma symptoms.

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