Upcoming Events
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SAAM Survivor Book Club
Join Us Every Thursday in April as We Read and Discuss The Power by Naomi Alderman
Content Warning: violence, sexual violence, misogyny, war, suicide
All over the world women and girls are discovering they have the power. With the flick of the fingers they can inflict terrible pain, and even death. And with this small twist of nature, everything changes drastically.
Reading/Discussion Schedule:
4/4: 1-82 (Eight Years To Go)
4/11: 83-179 (Five Years To Go)
4/18: 180-278 (Can’t Be More Than 7 Months To Go)
4/25: 279-End
How To Get The Book For Free:
Go to the website for your county’s/city’s local library
Search for The Power by Naomi Alderman
See if they have audio or hardcover copies available for rent
Apply for a free library card if you do not already have one
Keep track of the return date to avoid late fees
Survivors.org Support Group
Join PAVE's Survivor Support Group! This is a peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma.
It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month.
This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for adults only 18+.
All adults are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
Survivors.org Teen Support Group
This is a high-school aged peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma. It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month. This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for high-school aged survivors.
All teens are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
25th Anniversary Volunteer Meeting
In 2025, PAVE will be celebrating our 25th anniversary as an organization! We'll be honoring the 25 Years of Hope that PAVE has given countless survivors, while also looking forward into our future supporting survivors with hope for a better future for them.
PAVE is planning to celebrate our anniversary all throughout 2025, with two major events in Chicago and Los Angeles that center survivor and ally-created art. However, we support survivors all over the country, and we want to celebrate in as many cities as possible, but we need your help. It's our vision to create a PAVE event tour around the country honoring survivors and their pasts, presents, and futures.
Are you interested in fostering hope in your community in honor of 25 years of PAVE? Looking for other ways to get involved in our anniversary? Join us to discuss different ways for volunteers to get involved in the celebration.
Can’t make it? Fill out our interest form below:
Survivors.org Support Group
Join PAVE's Survivor Support Group! This is a peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma.
It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month.
This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for adults only 18+.
All adults are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
Survivors.org Teen Support Group
This is a high-school aged peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma. It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month. This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for high-school aged survivors.
All teens are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
Survivors.org Support Group
Join PAVE's Survivor Support Group! This is a peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma.
It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month.
This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for adults only 18+.
All adults are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
Survivors.org Teen Support Group
This is a high-school aged peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma. It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month. This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for high-school aged survivors.
All teens are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
Survivors.org Support Group
Join PAVE's Survivor Support Group! This is a peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma.
It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month.
This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for adults only 18+.
All adults are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
Survivors.org Teen Support Group
This is a high-school aged peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma. It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month. This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for high-school aged survivors.
All teens are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
Survivors.org Support Group
Join PAVE's Survivor Support Group! This is a peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma.
It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month.
This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for adults only 18+.
All adults are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
Survivors.org Teen Support Group
This is a high-school aged peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma. It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month. This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for high-school aged survivors.
All teens are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
Survivors.org Support Group
Join PAVE's Survivor Support Group! This is a peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma.
It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month.
This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for adults only 18+.
All adults are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
Survivors.org Teen Support Group
This is a high-school aged peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma. It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month. This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for high-school aged survivors.
All teens are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
Survivors.org Support Group
Join PAVE's Survivor Support Group! This is a peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma.
It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month.
This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for adults only 18+.
All adults are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
Survivors.org Teen Support Group
This is a high-school aged peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma. It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month. This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for high-school aged survivors.
All teens are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
Survivors.org Support Group
Join PAVE's Survivor Support Group! This is a peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma.
It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month.
This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for adults only 18+.
All adults are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
Survivors.org Teen Support Group
This is a high-school aged peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma. It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month. This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for high-school aged survivors.
All teens are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
Teen Survivors Panel
Join us Tuesday, April 23rd for our Teen Survivor Panel in honor of #TeenSurvivorsWeekOfAction!
Hosted by PAVE Ambassador and survivor, Delaney Henderson, this panel will feature both survivors who are currently teens and survivors who experienced sexual violence when they were teens. Adolescence is an incredibly formative time in our lives and healing from sexual violence at this age can add another layer of challenge for survivors. Join us as we discuss the ways these survivors have healed and thrived after trauma.
Paint & Sip Fundraiser
Join us for a Paint and Sip fundraiser for PAVE/Survivors.org this Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Get creative and have some fun for a good cause.
Including: Raffle items, Lite Fare will be provided.
$45 for 7 -12
$50 for 13 and over
Advocate Appreciation Day Panel
April 19th is Advocate Appreciation Day, which is a day PAVE founded last SAAM to spotlight the hard work Sexual Assault Advocates do on a daily basis. This Advocate Appreciation Day, we will be hosting a panel featuring real advocates from around the country who will share their experiences as advocates. During this panel, you will learn more about the diverse experiences advocates have while supporting survivors at some of the most difficult points in their journey.
Register for free below!
SAAM Survivor Book Club
Join Us Every Thursday in April as We Read and Discuss The Power by Naomi Alderman
Content Warning: violence, sexual violence, misogyny, war, suicide
All over the world women and girls are discovering they have the power. With the flick of the fingers they can inflict terrible pain, and even death. And with this small twist of nature, everything changes drastically.
Reading/Discussion Schedule:
4/4: 1-82 (Eight Years To Go)
4/11: 83-179 (Five Years To Go)
4/18: 180-278 (Can’t Be More Than 7 Months To Go)
4/25: 279-End
How To Get The Book For Free:
Go to the website for your county’s/city’s local library
Search for The Power by Naomi Alderman
See if they have audio or hardcover copies available for rent
Apply for a free library card if you do not already have one
Keep track of the return date to avoid late fees
Survivors.org Teen Support Group
This is a high-school aged peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma. It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month. This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for high-school aged survivors.
All teens are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
SAAM Survivor Book Club
Join Us Every Thursday in April as We Read and Discuss The Power by Naomi Alderman
Content Warning: violence, sexual violence, misogyny, war, suicide
All over the world women and girls are discovering they have the power. With the flick of the fingers they can inflict terrible pain, and even death. And with this small twist of nature, everything changes drastically.
Reading/Discussion Schedule:
4/4: 1-82 (Eight Years To Go)
4/11: 83-179 (Five Years To Go)
4/18: 180-278 (Can’t Be More Than 7 Months To Go)
4/25: 279-End
How To Get The Book For Free:
Go to the website for your county’s/city’s local library
Search for The Power by Naomi Alderman
See if they have audio or hardcover copies available for rent
Apply for a free library card if you do not already have one
Keep track of the return date to avoid late fees
SAAM Survivor Book Club
Join Us Every Thursday in April as We Read and Discuss The Power by Naomi Alderman
Content Warning: violence, sexual violence, misogyny, war, suicide
All over the world women and girls are discovering they have the power. With the flick of the fingers they can inflict terrible pain, and even death. And with this small twist of nature, everything changes drastically.
Reading/Discussion Schedule:
4/4: 1-82 (Eight Years To Go)
4/11: 83-179 (Five Years To Go)
4/18: 180-278 (Can’t Be More Than 7 Months To Go)
4/25: 279-End
How To Get The Book For Free:
Go to the website for your county’s/city’s local library
Search for The Power by Naomi Alderman
See if they have audio or hardcover copies available for rent
Apply for a free library card if you do not already have one
Keep track of the return date to avoid late fees
Survivors.org Support Group
Join PAVE's Survivor Support Group! This is a peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma.
It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month.
This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for adults only 18+.
All adults are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
Volunteer Kick-Off Meeting LIVE Replay
Interested in making a difference in your community?
PAVE is so fortunate to be supported by brilliant and committed volunteers across the U.S. Our volunteers help us deliver our mission on the national level, either by contributing their skills to special projects in their community. If you have a passion for helping people affected by sexual violence, we would love to have your support!
Register to learn more about the process of becoming a PAVE Volunteer. Participants can join before or after completing the on-boarding process. To apply to become a volunteer, click here.
Survivors.org Teen Support Group
This is a high-school aged peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma. It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month. This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for high-school aged survivors.
All teens are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
Volunteer Kick-Off Meeting
Interested in making a difference in your community?
PAVE is so fortunate to be supported by brilliant and committed volunteers across the U.S. Our volunteers help us deliver our mission on the national level, either by contributing their skills to special projects in their community. If you have a passion for helping people affected by sexual violence, we would love to have your support!
Register to learn more about the process of becoming a PAVE Volunteer. Participants can join before or after completing the on-boarding process. To apply to become a volunteer, click here.
Chapter Kick-Off Meeting
Want to Shatter The Silence of Sexual Violence in your community? Join us for our chapter kick-off meeting.
Learn more about starting a PAVE Chapter at your school or in your community. We will also be hosting a LIVE Q&A. For those who cannot attend live, we will be recording the meeting for future reference.
Join us if you’ve already applied to start a chapter or to just learn more about what starting a chapter looks like. Apply to start a chapter here.
Survivors.org Support Group
Join PAVE's Survivor Support Group! This is a peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma.
It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month.
This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for adults only 18+.
All adults are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
Survivors.org Teen Support Group
This is a high-school aged peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma. It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month. This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for high-school aged survivors.
All teens are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
Trauma-Informed Writing Workshop
PAVE/Survivors.org is hosting a free writing workshop on Monday, February 12th from 4-5:30 PST | 6-6:30 PST | 7-8:30pm EST.
What is a writing workshop? A virtual space for folks to explore and share (if they so choose) their feelings and writings about their experience with sexual violence. This workshop will provide time and space for folks to write based on prompts and guidance from both PAVE/Survivors.org staff and a professional writing coach.
Survivors.org Support Group
Join PAVE's Survivor Support Group! This is a peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma.
It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month.
This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for adults only 18+.
All adults are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
Survivors.org Support Group
Join PAVE's Survivor Support Group! This is a peer support group led by PAVE's Director of Survivor Support, Ashley Badgley. Ashley has years of experience facilitating support groups. This group is a space for survivors to unite and support each other through sharing stories, expressing emotions, and creating community. Attendees will also discuss coping strategies and healing after trauma.
It can be difficult to find people who understand what it's like as a survivor of sexual violence, and this group aims to be a space for all survivors to gather. Join once or every month.
This group is not for therapy purposes. Resources will be provided to participants for emergency support.
Requirements:
This group is for adults only 18+.
All adults are welcome, regardless of identity (race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc).
This group is NOT therapy. The facilitator is there to guide the conversation, not provide therapy or advice.
This group is for survivors of all types of sexual violence (stay tuned for info on groups for loved ones, teachers, parents, etc.).
There is no vetting process to join the group, but you must register via Zoom (registration details via Zoom will only be available to PAVE, and attendees may use pseudonyms during the group).
All individuals must register. If two people are sharing the same computer, they need to both register.
Sharing stories of sexual assault is not required, and, in fact, PAVE encourages attendees to discuss coping and emotions as opposed to detailed stories of assault.
PAVE staff is subject to mandatory reporting, so personally identifiable disclosures of the abuse of children, the elderly, and/or vulnerable adults will be reported to the appropriate state agency.
Guidelines:
Guidelines will be read at the beginning of each meeting and emailed to attendees. Joining this group means you agree to these guidelines. Anyone who does not abide by these guidelines will be given a warning, and if the behavior continues, they will be removed from the group at the facilitator's discretion. If a person commits any acts of violence or harassment against other members, they will be immediately removed and not welcome back into the group. PAVE cannot guarantee a safe space in all circumstances, but it strives to create a space that is as safe as possible for all survivors.
Cameras are not required to be on during meetings, but they are encouraged.
The facilitator will guide the conversation to guarantee people who want to speak get to speak. No one is required to speak, and no one should monopolize the meeting.
Please refrain from speaking when others are speaking.
Please respect everyone's experience and healing.
No judgment.
For additional guidelines, please view PAVE’s Community Guidelines.
PAVE will not share attendee information with anyone outside of the organization.
PAVE will adjust these guidelines and requirements as needed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these guidelines, please contact Ashley Badgley, ashley@pavingtheway.net
Holiday Card Writing Workshop for Survivors
Join us Monday, December 18th for a special holiday edition of Controlling Your Narrative: A Virtual Trauma-Informed Writing Workshop for Survivors. In this workshop, we will be working on holiday cards to ourselves.
The holidays can be a difficult time for some survivors, and this writing activity is a great way to show yourself some extra love this season. Join PAVE and other survivors for this FREE workshop by clicking the link below
Healing Circle
Join us for meditation, musical healing, discussion and community. All are welcome to join, whether you are a survivor yourself or know someone who is. Learn about what true healing looks like and some take home tools and tips.
Controlling Your Narrative: Trauma-Informed Writing Workshop
PAVE is hosting its second virtual writing workshop on Wednesday, November 15th from 7-8:30pm EST.
What is a writing workshop? A virtual space for folks to explore and share (if they so choose) their feelings and writings about their experience with sexual violence. This workshop will provide time and space for folks to write based on prompts and guidance from both PAVE staff and a professional writing coach.
Folks will have the choice to choose two tracks, one that is more an exploration of feelings through writing and one that is more about writing structure and format. Both will be trauma-informed and supported, and more details to come!
Healing Circle
Join us for meditation, musical healing, discussion and community. All are welcome to join, whether you are a survivor yourself or know someone who is. Learn about what true healing looks like and some take home tools and tips.
Grooming 101
Objectives
1. At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to identify grooming as it is outlined in Faith's and Erin’s Law which now mandates training for all schools on such behaviors.
2. At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to compare normal mentoring behaviors with classic predatory behaviors and recognize the difference between the two interactions.
3. At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to apply the knowledge they now have on grooming to implement better and clearer policies and procedures on the boundaries of professional conduct.
4. At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to evaluate situations where professional boundaries may have been crossed and feel more confident in their decision to issue a discipline to an employee, as well as feel better prepared to support survivors.
About the host
Michelle Denault, owner and founder of “Voices Carry, LLC”, is a survivor of Educator Sexual Abuse and the creator of the training “Grooming 101 - A Predator’s Playbook”. In 2015, after decades of believing she had been in a “love relationship” with a trusted teacher, a moment in time completely shifted Michelle’s perspective and opened her eyes to the truth that she hadn't been loved but instead preyed on and abused. Since that time, Michelle has been speaking her truth, advocating for change, and in a fight in the justice system to bring accountability to her abuser and his enablers. “Grooming 101” has been in over 70 schools and at several institutional conferences throughout Illinois to train adults on how to recognize the signs a child is being groomed and to teach students how to recognize they or their peers may be being groomed. Michelle is married to Superintendent Mike Denault. Between the two of them they share four beautiful children. Michelle has an insane love of Disneyworld and Duke Basketball and a passion to spread her message as far as her voice can possibly carry.
Controlling Your Narrative
A trauma-informed writing workshop for survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
Shatter The Red Zone
Join us for a free educational webinar to help college students respond to and prevent violence on their campus. You can host a watch-party on-campus or enjoy from the comfort of your home!
Healing Circle
Join us for meditation, musical healing, discussion and community. All are welcome to join, whether you are a survivor yourself or know someone who is. Learn about what true healing looks like and some take home tools and tips.
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
What:
QPR suicide prevention training. QPR is an evidence-based training for adults to learn life-saving skills. Max attendees 35.
When:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 7 pm EDT via Zoom.
Why:
Suicide is a tragedy that impacts all communities, and survivors of sexual assault are at a higher risk of dying by suicide. This training will help you learn skills to recognize, acknowledge, and support people with suicidal ideation.
Who:
Ashley Badgley, PAVE’s Director of Survivor Support is a licensed QPR instructor with years of suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention experience.
Cost & Registration:
$30 per person— certificates upon completion.
Healing Circle
Join us for meditation, musical healing, discussion and community. All are welcome to join, whether you are a survivor yourself or know someone who is. Learn about what true healing looks like and some take home tools and tips.
Healing Circle
Join PAVE and our friends at Hope Healing Transformation on the last Thursday of every month at 7pm EST for a virtual Healing Circle. This event is free for all to join — survivors and loved ones are encouraged to join for meditation, writing prompts, vulnerable discussions, and community engagement.
Sign up here, or reach out to Lisa at lisa@pavingtheway.net for more information.
Pave the Way to Safer Schools & Corporations
Join your neighbors, coaches, and local business leaders to learn how you can help to educate and empower our community's youth and local corporations with proven strategies from PAVE. Topics include healthy relationships, consent, sexual harassment, cyber safety, mental health and more!
Speakers include PAVE founder Angela Rose, and local advocates Billal Virani, Ebony Baker, and Jessica Hogan.
Healing Circle
Join PAVE and our friends at Hope Healing Transformation on the last Thursday of every month at 7pm EST for a virtual Healing Circle. This event is free for all to join — survivors and loved ones are encouraged to join for meditation, writing prompts, vulnerable discussions, and community engagement.
Sign up here, or reach out to Lisa at lisa@pavingtheway.net for more information.