Together We Fight, Hand In Hand
Teal is the official color ribbon to wear when standing against sexual assault & all related crimes
Our Cause
The Encouragement Circle Inc. fights to bring awareness to sexual assault crimes and works to bring about more stringent laws against sexual assault related crimes and offenders. We raise money to provide aid & resources to women, men and children who are victims of sexual assault, rape and sexual abuse.
Did you know these facts about sexual assault?
1 in 4 women and about 1 in 26 men have experienced completed or attempted rape.
About 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 20 boys (children under 18) in the United States experience child sexual abuse.
Someone known and trusted by the child or child’s family members, perpetrates 91% of child sexual abuse.
Experiencing sexual abuse can affect how a person thinks, acts, and feels over a lifetime. This can result in short- and long-term physical, mental, and behavioral health consequences.
*Info source: Source: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Violence Prevention, 2022
