In this project survivors who want to speak out about their rape experiences are offered opportunities to do so whenever a journalist approaches Rape Crisis for a story. The organisation then acts as a go between, liaison and support for both the survivor and the journalist, making sure that everyone feels safe, supported and respected in this process. Afterwards they are asked to contribute to our dynamic set of guidelines developed to assist speaking out to achieve its main goals:
- Encouraging other survivors to seek help
- Challenging the myths and stereotypes about rape in our society
- Waking society up to the realities of rape in South Africa
- Challenging perpetrators to stop raping
- Serving as a healing opportunity for the survivor who speaks out