Annual Giving Campaign

December 20, 2024

This year, we’ve made incredible strides in the fight to end sexual violence—and with your support, we can do even more.

2024 marks another remarkable year of policy advancements, bringing positive, lasting change to the lives of survivors across NC. In recent years, we have seen a rise in technology-facilitated sexual violence, including the use of ‘deepfakes.’ This involves using AI to superimpose another person’s face onto explicit images without their consent, often with the intent to harm their reputation. Before House Bill 591, individuals could distribute such images without facing adequate legal consequences. This harmful trend, particularly prevalent among youth in North Carolina, prompted NCCASA to take swift action. We worked tirelessly with lawmakers to pass critical legislation, giving survivors more options for both criminal justice and civil remedies. These policy changes continue to empower survivors to reclaim their autonomy, reputation, and privacy. 

In addition to creating lasting policy change, NCCASA has received valuable feedback directly from survivors on the impact of our advocacy and legal services: 

 “‘Thank you’ cannot do justice for the support and guidance you have given me over the past few months. I’m forever grateful that you took on faith and courage to believe me and represent me when it felt like nobody else would.”

Without the monetary support of our community, our capacity to represent survivors, advocate for survivor protections, and educate to prevent sexual violence would not be possible. As we look forward to the future, we are committed to continue meeting the needs of survivors, making sure they feel safe, heard and seen in their healing journey. 

Will you join our commitment to create even greater impact in 2025? We have a goal of raising $10,000 in unrestricted dollars this year to continue to provide legal services and policy change. Every dollar you give helps build a future where survivors are empowered and safe spaces are the norm, not the exception.

 

Please note that you can choose to make your gift recurring, ensuring sustainable support for our mission year-round.

With your partnership, we can continue to stand with survivors and work toward ending sexual violence for all people. It is up to us to continue to create and sustain safer, healthier, and more equitable communities–the ones we deserve and can thrive in collectively and joyfully. 

Thank you for being an essential member of our community. 

In Solidarity,

NC Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NCCASA) Team