Thursday, April 6th at Noon
Rosie Bareis Meeting Room, 1010 NW 14th Street, Bend. This presentation is free. Donations are also accepted. This event will be recorded and available approximately a week after the event on this website.
Join Haelan House for this presentation that highlights the unfortunate incidence of sexual assault and domestic abuse.
Here are a few statistics –
- One in five women in the United States experienced completed or attempted rape during their lifetime.
- Nearly a quarter (24.8%) of men in the U.S. experienced some form of contact with sexual violence in their lifetime.
- Nationwide, 81% of women and 43% of men reported experiencing some form of sexual harassment and/or assault in their lifetime.
- One in three female victims of completed or attempted rape experienced it for the first time between the ages of 11 and 17.
- It is estimated that 734,630 people were raped (including threatened, attempted, or completed rape) in the U.S. in 2018
- Forty percent of rapes and sexual assaults were reported to police in 2017, but only about 25% were reported to police in 2018.
- The estimated lifetime cost of rape is $122,461 per victim.
Source: National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Our presenter this month is Cori Griffin, MS, Counseling Program Coordinator for Saving Grace. In this talk you will:
- Learn about the prevalence of sexual assault and domestic abuse in Central Oregon.
- Hear about how unresolved trauma from sexual assault and abuse may affect your health and well-being.
- Discover what resources and support are available here.
- Find out what you can do to support someone who is currently experiencing, or who has experienced, abuse or sexual assault.
About Cori Griffin, MS
I am currently employed with Saving Grace as their Counseling Program Coordinator; I have been working with the organization for almost 6 years. During that time, I have had different roles and various responsibilities. In my current position, I oversee graduate interns as well as provide therapy to my own clients. I have a Master of Counseling degree and I am currently a registered Associate with the State of Oregon working towards my licensure. I attended graduate school at the OSU Cascades campus.
At Saving Grace we provide trauma-informed services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. In the counseling program, we offer individual counseling sessions as well as groups. My approach to therapy is one of empowerment and connection. I believe people are best supported by unconditional positive regard, validation, and choice. I believe people have the ability to heal and live their lives to their fullest potential.
A little bit about me on a personal level, I moved to Oregon about 15 years ago from Illinois. I love living in Central Oregon and am happy to be raising my kids here. Being a Mom is a big part of my identity and how I spend most of my time. Books, music, movies, and tattoos are my hobbies and favorite things and I also really love animals…especially baby animals! I am passionate about social justice and women’s rights on a personal and professional level. I am drawn to the work I do for many reasons and look forward to dedicating my career to helping others.
In Case You Missed It
Below is a recording of the presentation about Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse, IPV (Intimate Partner Violence). This is a very informative talk about a very difficult subject. In this presentation, Cori delivers a great deal of very useful information and resources if you find yourself, or know of someone in this situation. You can watch the video in its entirety below. Saving Grace is holding other events this month including Write to Heal with Irene Cooper on April 12th, Grading on a Curve with Andrea Wickberg hosted at Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe in Bend on April 15th and Take Back the Night at OSU on April 27th.
Please Note: This information can be triggering. Be sure to take care of yourself first. If you need to turn it off please do so and only come back to it when you feel grounded, supported, and ready. If you would like to talk to someone you can call Saving Grace’s 24-hour helpline at 541-389-7021.
