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With Your Friends & Family

• Learn how to say what you feel—use open and honest communication
• Get consent for any and all sexual activity
• Teach your children about boundaries and safety
• Speak out against gender stereotypes and promote equality
• Stick together—make sure everyone gets home safely
• Challenge others who blame the victim —here are some things you can say: "It’s never the victim’s fault," "No one asks to be raped," "It doesn’t matter what you wear, where you went, or what you did."

At Work

• Challenge sexist jokes, rumors, comments, and emails
• Promote a safe and respectful workplace
• Believe and support co-workers experiencing sexual harassment
• Talk to your supervisor about safety—is there proper lighting in the parking lot, is there a buddy system to walk cars at night, is the building secure

In Your Community

• Be aware —most of the time people are hurt by someone they know and trust
• Invite PAAR to speak at your school, church or community organization
• Volunteer at PAAR
• Call or write elected officials to support programs working to stop sexual violence
• Speak up when you hear sexist jokes or rumors
• Ask your community group to host a PAAR internet safety class
• Support PAAR’s work and donate to the cause or have a fundraiser