Help Protect Women in Placer County—1 in 4 Experience Sexual Assault

Last year alone, Stand Up Placer responded to 78 emergency sexual assault forensic examinations—including 24% for survivors under 18—and 29 cases involving strangulation. These numbers make it clear: the need for urgent action in our community is real and pressing. Your gift isn’t just a donation—it’s a lifeline.

My name is Courtney, and I am a survivor of sexual assault.

When I was 17, my boyfriend raped and strangled me. He secretly filmed me and spread the videos at my school. When I called Stand Up Placer, I was alone and terrified. With my advocate’s support, I was able to find my voice. I worked with therapists and their legal team. With my advocate at my side, I faced my abuser in court and walked out with a five-year restraining order.

Stand Up Placer’s unwavering support gave me the courage to set new life goals to work in criminal justice and stand up for other people like me. What saved me from complete devastation was having someone who listened, cared, and stood by me every step of the way. My story illustrates the life-changing impact of Stand Up Placer.

Your support has the power to break the silence around sexual assault, offering survivors the hope, justice, and strength they need to reclaim their

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Help Protect Women in Placer County—1 in 4 Experience Sexual Assault