Who is this study a good fit for?

Survivors and supporters enroll in this study together, as a pair.

Survivors may be eligible if they:

  • Are located in the US

  • Have had an unwanted sexual experience within the past 10 weeks (unfortunately, we are not able to enroll survivors with experiences that happened more than 10 weeks ago)

  • Are at least 14 years old

  • Are currently feeling distressed about the unwanted sexual experience

  • Have a smartphone or computer with Internet access that they could use to attend the Zoom appointment

  • Are able to read and speak English or Spanish

  • Have an eligible support person (see below) who is able and willing to attend the appointment with them

  • Are NOT currently feeling suicidal

  • Are NOT currently experiencing symptoms of psychosis

Supporters may be eligible if they:

  • Are located in the US

  • Are a friend, family member, or romantic partner that the survivor has already told about the recent unwanted sexual experience

  • Are at least 14 years old

  • Have a smartphone or computer with Internet access that they could use to attend the Zoom appointment

  • Are able to read and speak English or Spanish

  • Are NOT the person who assaulted the survivor

  • Have NOT been violent or abusive to the survivor

  • Are NOT having major relationship conflict with the survivor

When survivors reach out, we start by having a phone conversation with them about whether this study would be a good fit. Then, we help them think about what supporter they might want to invite.