Sexual abuse and sexual violence are never okay.
Support shouldn’t end with a campaign.
We’ve shared a compassionate article about support and CICA options.
Read when you’re ready: www.glplaw.com/2026/02/11/sexual-abuse-compensation-uk/
#ItsNotOkay #SurvivorSupport
It is normal to need a mirror held up by someone who loves you when your own reflection feels strange.
It is normal to seek their “it’s okay” when nothing feels okay at all.
It is normal to be not-okay.
#writersky #insperational #mentalhealth #itsnotokay
What's happening in Minnesota right now is scary as hell. It's now okay for them to just SHOOT people in the street like that? I fear for our lives, our country, our world. My niece is growing up in this shit show.
#ItsNotOkay #WhatIsGoingOn
I made potato (or paTAYda as I say it) salad. My #boyfriend heated it up in the microwave and is eating it hot. Question: do I call 911 now or after he’s eaten? #itsnotokay #whodoesthis #whatshappening #mantroubles #foodfail
We must get in the streets every chance we get to protest what is happening. We must make ourselves heard. It's not okay to kidnap people. It's not okay to defy Supreme Court orders. It's not okay to golf after setting the world on fire. It's not okay to be a dictator for a single day. #ItsNotOkay
There comes a point when imitation is no longer flattering. I encourage artists to take inspiration from my art, but don't take the unique personality of my brand that I have spent YEARS developing. 😠 #doyourownwork #artiststhatcopyotherartists #itsnotokay
@collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social Thank you for leading the way on this, it’s been great to be working with incredible surgeons and residents in this working group. #itsnotokay @survivinginscrubs.bsky.social
Day 7: Turning Awareness Into Action
Raising awareness is just the first step—real change requires action. Here’s how we can all play a part in tackling sexual abuse and violence:
#ItsNotOkay #FromHerKingsAreBorn #metookaurs
This post is part of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week. For advice, information, and support please reach out to
Rape Crisis: rapecrisis.org.uk
Male Survivor Partnership: malesurvivor.co.uk
National DA helpline: nationaldahelpline.org.uk
#itsnotokay
The fault of sexual abuse lies solely with the perpetrator. It is never the survivor's fault. Much like domestic abuse, the motivation behind SA is power & control. It is a misconception that it is driven by sexual motives.
It was not your fault. You are not alone #itsnotokay
This post is part of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week. For advice, information, and support please reach out to
Rape Crisis: rapecrisis.org.uk
Male Survivor Partnership: malesurvivor.co.uk
National DA helpline: nationaldahelpline.org.uk
#itsnotokay
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Enthusiastic: People can understandably be nervous during sex, but do both people seem happy and consistently say yes?
Specific: Both people are allowed to yes to one part of sex, but no to another. There needs to be consent throughout, not just at the beginning 🧵 3/4
#itsnotokay
Freely Given: Does either person feel pressured/are they unable to say no?
Reversible: Both people have the right to say no at any point during the encounter
Informed: Do both people fully understand what they are consenting to? Do they have the capacity to fully understand? 🧵 2/4
#itsnotokay
If there is any doubt that consent is being given, always stop and take a moment to think about the situation. The FRIES model by Planned Parenthood is a useful and memorable way to break down whether true consent is being given. 🧵 1/4
#itsnotokay
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📢 #ItsNotOkay… that #YoungPeople experience the highest rates of #DomesticAbuse and #SexualAbuse of any age group.
✨ That’s why our Changemakers are so crucial to our work to ensure all victims and survivors are heard.
SafeLives post with text that reads "Ypvas are independent to statutory services and act as an advocate for the young person."
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#ItsNotOkay... that there aren’t nearly enough Ypvas in the UK to effectively provide the specialist support so desperately needed by young victims.
CSA survivors story from the series, Breaking the Silence - A Survivors Story
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#ChildAbuseAwareness
#SurvivorStories
#BreakingTheSilence
#EndChildAbuse
#SurvivorSupport
#YouAreNotAlone
#MentalHealth
#HealingJourney
#StopTheSilence
SafeLives post with text that reads "our research shows of those accessing sexual violence services last year, 1 in 3 were under the age of 18 (SafeLives ‘Sexual violence services Insights’ dataset 2023-2024)."
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#ItsNotOkay... that younger people are facing challenges and vulnerabilities unique to their age group, including the need to better understand healthy and unhealthy relationships. 💙
SafeLives post with text that reads "1 in 3 adults who are raped experience it in their own home (Rape Crisis statistics)."
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#ItsNotOkay that...
@rapecrisis.bsky.social
Enthusiastic: People can understandably be nervous during sex, but do both people seem happy and consistently say yes?
Specific: Both people are allowed to yes to one part of sex, but no to another. There needs to be consent throughout, not just at the beginning 🧵 3/4
#itsnotokay
Freely Given: Does either person feel pressured/are they unable to say no?
Reversible: Both people have the right to say no at any point during the encounter
Informed: Do both people fully understand what they are consenting to? Do they have the capacity to fully understand? 🧵 2/4
#itsnotokay
If there is any doubt that consent is being given, always stop and take a moment to think about the situation. The FRIES model by Planned Parenthood is a useful and memorable way to break down whether true consent is being given. 🧵 1/4
#itsnotokay
SafeLives post with text that reads "our research shows that of those accessing sexual violence services in England last year, 22% are living with a disability (SafeLives ‘Sexual violence services Insights’ dataset 2023-2024)."
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#ItsNotOkay... #DomesticAbuse (DA) – including #SexualAbuse and #SexualViolence – affects people of all ages and abilities 📢
It’s vital the Government and local authorities invest to train more frontline professionals in responding to the unique needs of victims/survivors with disabilities
It's Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week.
The CSP successfully campaigned together with an alliance of trade unions for the Worker Protection Bill.
This came into force in 2023, and it protects workers against sexual harassment.
#ItsNotOkay
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#sexualabuseandsexualviolenceweek #ItsNotOk children are forced into contact with convicted child sex offenders/even overnight stays
#ItsNotOkay reportedly #familycourt judges are closing criminal investigations of #CSA. Govt must swiftly remove the presumption of parental involvement for convicted
Survivors should never be made to feel shame or guilt about what has happened to them, which is why it is crucial for society to change the narrative around disclosing sexual assault. The focus must shift to the perpetrator. #ItsNotOkay for a survivor to feel at fault.
We want you to feel safe to report incidents and confident that action will be taken as a result’ says Claire Sullivan, CSP’s director of employment relations and union services.
It’s Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week and #ItsNotOkay.
www.csp.org.uk/frontline/ar...
In her TEDxTalk, Lady Unchained shed light on the ongoing violence against women and girls in our communities as well as within the criminal justice system. Watch here:
https://buff.ly/3SuZTgY
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