Repeatedly telling a traumatic story can trigger PTSD symptoms. Campaigns must offer trauma-informed support, consent for each use of the story, and the right to withdraw at any time.
: The developer, Illusion, ceased all distribution and removed references to the game from their website in 2009. The game has been banned in multiple countries, including Australia, due to its graphic depictions of sexual violence. FREE---- Rapelay English Patch 14
Campus sexual assault prevention Goal: Increase bystander intervention reporting Survivors: 3 students (diverse genders, races, assault types – all anonymous audio) Repeatedly telling a traumatic story can trigger PTSD
| Campaign Element | Function | Example | |----------------|----------|---------| | | Define the issue clearly | “Human trafficking exists in our city” | | Survivor Testimonial | Humanize the problem | Video of a survivor recounting their experience | | Call to Action | Convert emotion into behavior | “Donate,” “Volunteer,” “Call this number” | | Resource Provision | Offer a tangible path forward | Helpline, support group, legal aid | | Follow-up/Impact Report | Show that action works | “Last year, 500 callers received shelter” | The game has been banned in multiple countries,
Use a "scars, not wounds" approach—sharing from a place of healing rather than active crisis to ensure the safety of both the storyteller and the audience.