Green Dot Survey

This morning we participated in the Green Dot Survey. This survey was to see about violence and abuse during dating and unwanted sexual activity. It consisted of 100 questions. It is so sad to think that people I see everyday can be getting abused and hurt and I don't even know about it. People in these situations tend to hide their feelings and not show that something is even going on. They walk around and hide their faces and their bruises and no one stops to see what is a matter with them. I think that giving this survey could potentially help, but in the end it could also just cause more problems for all involved. It gives the victim a chance to at least think about what is going on in their life and maybe some possible solutions to get out of the relationship or situation. It also allows help to the victim and someone to talk to. It is a good outlet to express feelings that otherwise wouldn't be said because of fear. It allows the person to talk to at least one person other because the abuser isn't listening and obviously doesn't care.