{"id":1420,"date":"2024-03-07T09:34:19","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T07:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1202.org.il\/%d7%aa%d7%a7%d7%a9%d7%95%d7%a8%d7%aa-%d7%95%d7%94%d7%a1%d7%91%d7%a8%d7%94\/"},"modified":"2025-06-09T11:49:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T08:49:07","slug":"media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1202.org.il\/en\/public_activity\/media\/","title":{"rendered":"Communication and Public Awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"

The media and social networks are a critical arena in the fight against sexual violence. Public discourse influences the way survivors are treated, how authorities address the issue, and the societal norms surrounding it. That\u2019s why the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel operates in the field of media and public advocacy to shape a fair and respectful public conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sexual violence occurs under the cover of social mechanisms of silence and shame. Our role is to break the silence, ensure that the voices of survivors are heard, raise awareness of their rights, and condemn the phenomenon.<\/span><\/p>\n

What does the communications department at the association do?<\/span><\/p>\n

Media support for survivors.<\/b><\/p>\n

Going public in the media is an important course of action for survivors of sexual violence, but the decision whether to do so or not is very complex. On one hand, it can be a means to achieve justice and recognition of the harm, promote authorities\u2019 handling of the case, and empower other survivors. On the other hand, it involves very sensitive exposure, and the outcome is not guaranteed.<\/span><\/p>\n

The media accompaniment project is designed to increase your control over the process. Its components vary from case to case, according to your needs and wishes. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n