From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Sexual violence is the biggest issue we aren’t talking about in America. Today, we are talking about it. And that’s because of all of you.
Last night, The Enliven Project was a promising idea. Today, we are launched. In the last 24 hours, more than 20,000 people have liked, commented, and shared important statistics about sexual violence. We’ve begun the conversation. We are on our way.
The Enliven Project is a campaign to tell the truth about sexual violence in America, and to convert the most powerful bystanders to new allies. Every day, in classrooms, breakrooms, and boardrooms, the issue of sexual violence impacts men and women of all backgrounds - yet we are still not talking about it. The silence leads to shame and stigma, and it prevents ordinary people and powerful leaders from advocating for the change we need.
In the coming weeks and months, we will share more surprising and startling statistics about the prevalence and impact of sexual violence, and illuminate how challenging it can be to measure things that aren’t reported or discussed. We will also share hopeful stories of resilience and recovery from survivors and their champions. We will give you tools to have new conversations with your followers, friends, family members, and colleagues.
The things you see here might make you uncomfortable, angry, or overwhelmed. We intend to be provocative. But don’t turn away. Join us. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Join the conversation. Tell us about the conversations you are having, the reactions you are getting, and what you need from The Enliven Project to get people to pay attention.
With respect and gratitude,
Sarah
