coping after an assault: what to expect of yourself or those you know
“Caim (kyem) a Scottish Gaelic word meaning: Sanctuary; an invisible circle of protection, drawn around the body with the hand, to remind one of being safe and loved, even in the darkest time.”
There is no one right way to heal, to help, or to take action in response to a single act of sexual violence or a culture that dismisses such experiences while protecting abusers, but we do believe that creating a mindful community in response to these abuses might be a step towards change. Through a partnership with The CAIM Project, an international organization focused on working with displaced people and refugees who have experienced sexual violence, we are honored to offer materials to our viewers in hopes of supporting their healing. The intention of CAIM is “to educate staff through training on how to respond practically, safely and empathetically to refugee survivors of sexual violence, helping them begin to recover and heal from this abuse.”
Below you will find free PDFs from CAIM that include coping strategies for survivors in multiple languages and resources for those who want to learn more about how to support survivors and create change in small, but meaningful ways. If you are a translator in a language you do not see represented and would like to offer your services, please contact CAIM here.