Offering Support


  • Everyone reacts differently to a trauma. They may not have the reaction you expect to see from someone who was assaulted.

  • Sexual violence is about power and control. A survivor has had their power taken away from them. It is important to help them reclaim their power by empowering them to make their own decisions, whether it’s making a reporting or what kind of medical attention.

  • Do not force someone to talk about their experience but be a safe space if and when they do talk about it. Encourage them to connect with a counselor when they are ready.


  • It’s not your fault.

  • I’m sorry this happened to you.

  • I believe you.

  • You’re not alone.

  • I’m here if you want to talk or not talk.

  • How can I help?

  • What do you want to do next?


  • Validate their feelings

  • Believe them

  • Allow them to make their own decisions

  • Listen non-judgmentally

  • Encourage their healing process (seeking a therapist, joining a support group, engaging in healthy activities such as journaling, art classes, yoga, etc.)


  • Don’t blame them for what happened.

  • Saying things such as: Were you drinking? Why were you out late? Why didn’t you fight back or yell? Why did you wait so long to tell someone?

  • Taking away their control of what they want to do next by guilting them or pressuring them to seek out support services (e.g. report, have a forensic exam done, seek out professional help)

  • Judge them for what happened and how they are moving through their healing process

Victim Advocate Training

35-hour training covers everything you’ll need to know to meet all requirements. Applicants must have a reliable vehicle and phone. Background check required.

Training topics covered include:

  • Breakdown of sexual violence, myths, facts, and stats

  • Crisis Intervention/Role Playing

  • Suicide Prevention

  • Domestic Violence

  • PTSD/Rape Trauma Syndrome

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Prevention

Juniper SoCO is dedicated to educating and empowering young people in the Pueblo community. Prevention courses provide crucial information relating to sexual health, healthy relationships, consent, dating violence and sexual violence prevention, in order to promote positive development.

If you have a group that you would like get connected with our prevention program, contact (719) 544-1191.
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Training

Juniper SoCO will customize training for your group. Are you a local community organization looking for more knowledge, a school looking for evidence-based activities, or someone who wants to be more involved? We are here to get you the info you need.

Training topics covered include:


  • Consent

  • Bystander Intervention Awareness

  • Statistics

  • Rape Myths

  • Scenario

  • Role Play: What to do/What not to do

  • Trauma/Victim Impact

  • Vicarious Trauma and Self Care

Community Outreach

Juniper SoCO reaches out to community organizations and businesses to educate groups on the issue of sexual violence in the community, its impact, and prevention awareness. Contact (719) 544-1191 to inquire about setting up a 30-minute presentation with your staff, colleagues, peers, class, or community group.
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Work With Us

Interested in joining the Juniper SoCO team? We occasionally have job and/or internship openings. Contact us to learn more about what we have available.
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