Deaf SHARE

Grooming: Sexual Abuse of a Minor

[Visual & Identity Description]

Joe, a white Deaf man, sits on a black chair against an off white wall with a shelf with a green plant on the top behind him. He wears a blue brow lined eyeglasses with a black polo and bracelets on both of his wrists. He has a buzz cut and a full brown trimmed beard. He signs with an empathetic look.

Jasmine, a Puerto Rican Deaf woman, stands against a white wall with a green plant behind her. She wears a brown tortoise colored cat eye glasses, a black shirt with a black vest, delicate necklace, and a silver ring on her finger. Her hair is wavy and down. She is signing with an expressive, focused look.

Still Photo #1: black background with a teal ribbon on the top and a teal paint brush splatter on bottom. Title: SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH. Text: Protect Minors. Recognize Grooming. Support Survivors. We stand against child abuse. Photos used: 1) a group of children facing a camera underneath, 2) a woman looking at a text bubble saying, “This can be our secret.” with a smiley face emoji. 3) Deaf SHARE: A Program of SAFE logo

Still Photo #2: teal background with dark teal paint brushstrokes. Photo of a little girl being held by two hands on shoulder in middle. Deaf SHARE: A Program of SAFE logo on bottom right. Text: If you suspect of sexual abuse in a child…Don’t ignore the signs. Every child deserves someone who listens, believes, and acts. Contact Child Protective Services or call 1-800-4-A-Child. Call/VRS: 512-267-7233. Text: 737-888-7233. Weblink: www.safeaustin.org/chat.

Transcript in the comments below!

Intentions don’t equal impact.

Pause. Check in.

Is this support, or control?

Center their voice. Let them lead.

[Video & Identity Description]

Jasmine, a Puerto Rican Deaf woman, stands against a white wall with a green plant behind her. She wears light pink cat-eye glasses, a black sleeveless top with lace detail, a delicate necklace, and a smartwatch. Her hair is pulled back neatly, and she is signing with an expressive, focused look. The Deaf SHARE: A Program of SAFE logo appears at the top.

Instead of asking, “Why didn’t you leave?”
try holding space with care.

Listen.
Believe them.
Trust their timing.

Support isn’t about directing their choices, it’s about walking beside them while they find their way.

[Video & Identity Description]
Jaz, a Latina Deaf woman, stands against a clean white wall. She has shoulder-length dark hair with natural gray streaks, styled in soft waves, and wears bold light pink cat-eye glasses.

💜Love does not require surveillance.💜

[Image & video description]
A smartphone graphic centered on a pink and purple gradient background. On the phone screen, bold white text with a pink outline reads, “Digital Abuse Is Still Abuse.” The Deaf SHARE – A Program of SAFE logo appears at the bottom of the screen.

This isn’t “teen drama.”
It’s a safety issue.

If we teach teens what healthy looks like,
we reduce harm before it escalates.

[Video description]
A soft pink, purple, and peach gradient background. Centered bold white text with a thick black outline and pink glow texts. The Deaf SHARE – A Program of SAFE logo appears in the bottom-right corner in red and black on a white background.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Consent education is prevention.

[Image description]
A bold graphic with a pink, orange, and coral gradient background. Center-left, large black text on white blocks reads, “Consent must be clear.” A vertical red bar appears to the left of the text for emphasis. In the bottom-right corner is the Deaf SHARE – A Program of SAFE logo in red and black.

✨Domestic Violence Awareness Month✨

It’s not control.
It’s not fear.
It’s not silence.

This month, we’re naming the truth and standing with every survivor to reclaim their story.

We know what domestic violence is. Now let’s focus on what we can do: Listen. Believe. Stand beside survivors.

[Video & Identity Description]

Jaz, a Latina woman, stands against a purple-to-peach gradient background. She wears a black button-up shirt, purple circular earrings, and has short salt-and-pepper hair around her neck area. She is signing with confident expression. The Deaf SHARE, A Program of SAFE logo with a purple ribbon in open hands appears in the upper left corner.

[Image description]

This image has a red background with darker brush-stroke accents. The text is white and bold in some areas, reading: “If you’re experiencing domestic violence, remember: YOU ARE NOT ALONE.” Below, it says: “Reach out for support and take the first step towards a life free of fear. Support is here for you.”

At the bottom, the Deaf SHARE logo appears in white with a red symbol, along with contact info:

Call/VRS: 512.267.7233
Text: 737.888.7233
Website: www.safeaustin.org/chat

The main image shows a hand raised in a stopping gesture, symbolizing seeking help.

Abuse thrives in silence. Speaking out breaks the cycle. Even one voice can open the door to freedom.

[Video & Identity description]

Jasmine, a Latina woman, stands in front of a white wall. She has short gray hair and wears cat-eye glasses, a sleeveless olive green vest over a black top, wooden square earrings, a necklace, a bracelet, and a silver ring.

[Image description]

This image has a red background with darker brush-stroke accents. The text is white and bold in some areas, reading: “If you’re experiencing domestic violence, remember: YOU ARE NOT ALONE.” Below, it says: “Reach out for support and take the first step towards a life free of fear. Support is here for you.”

At the bottom, the Deaf SHARE logo appears in white with a red symbol, along with contact info:

Call/VRS: 512.267.7233
Text: 737.888.7233
Website: www.safeaustin.org/chat

The main image shows a hand raised in a stopping gesture, symbolizing seeking help.