This has led to a growing public recognition of the widespread nature of sexual assault in American culture.
But in addition to awareness, some activists are fighting for legal protections for abuse survivors.
The recognition of basic civil rights for sexual assault survivors serves as a first step.
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Its a safety net that may save someones life one day.
Even though we passed this bill at a federal level, theres still work to be done.
This is called progress and it starts here.
Watch the full video of Woods Congressional testimony above.
