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Guest Commentator

Grace Catan

BC Guest Commentator Grace Catan is a Filipina American advocate for survivors of sexual violence. She is the creator of The Tell Someone Project, which aims to help survivors reach out to the people around them through safe, structured conversations. Grace also works toward women's empowerment as a Community Organizer at She Is The Universe, a global movement for girls' empowerment.

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Guest Commentary

Surviving Sexual Violence

By Grace Catan Guest Commentator

you can get support without a court declaring that you have experienced sexual violence. You do not need to prove yourself to anyone. You are the evidence. Identifying is enough.

I identify as a survivor of sexual violence. Just a few years ago, I would not have been able to say that out loud. I used…

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