JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Sexual harassment, assault, and abuse can happen anywhere, including in online spaces
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Jamestown Safe Shelter is helping spread more information regarding sexual assault and their prevention efforts.
Mary Thysell is the Sexual Assault Services Coordinator for Safe Shelter.
In the most recent data from the North Dakota Council on Abused Women’s Services (CAWS), there were 1,086 primary victims of sexual assault and 262 secondary victims. 838 of these victims were female. Only 36% of these crimes were reported to law enforcement.
Thysell says in Jamestown, there were 18 reported sexual assault cases, but adds there could be more that go unreported.
In a move to stop sexual assault from happening, Thysell says they have formed a coalition to encourage advocacy and prevention.
Recently, the city of Jamestown proclaimed the month of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a move that shows support to victims and the mission of the Jamestown Safe Shelter.
If you or someone you know is the victim of sexual assault or domestic violence, you’re encouraged to call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.
Locally, the Jamestown Safe Shelter provides a 24/7 hotline at 701-251-2300. You can also visit safeshelterjamestown.org for more information.
Listen to a full Let’s Talk About It with Mary Thysell below:
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01/21/25 - Let's Talk About It; With Dr. Roxanne Keene
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12-2-24 - Let's Talk About It - JRMC
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11-26-24 Let's Talk About It - Jamestown Chamber Update
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11-25-24 - Let's Talk About It - Community Thanksgiving Dinner
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11-7-24 - Let's Talk About It - Jamestown Parks and Rec Update
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11-4-24 - Let's Talk About It - JRMC November 2024
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10-29-24 - Let's Talk About It - Victory Lutheran Trunk or Treat
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10-28-24 Let's Talk About It - James Valley Pheasants Forever
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10-25-24 Let's Talk About It - Joe Rector - JRVLS
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10-23-24 - Let's Talk About It - Ladies Ag Night
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10-21-24 - Let's Talk About It - Jamestown Chamber Update
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10-21-24 - Let's Talk About It - Washington PTO Fundraiser
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10-18-24 - Let's Talk About It - Libby Kidder - McDonalds Dakota Drive LLC
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10-4-24 - Let's Talk About It -National 4H Week - Reanna Schlecht
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10-4-24- Let's Talk About It - National 4H Week - Leo Lahlum
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10-3-24 Let's Talk About It - National 4H Week - Abi Ryun
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9-5-24 - Let's Talk About It - JRMC September Update
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8-22-24 - Let's Talk About It - Cavendish Days
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8-22-24 - Let's Talk About It - Jamestown Chamber - AI Event
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8-22-24 - Let's Talk About It - Carmichael Classical Christian School
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