Taking Back Ourselves' mission is to serve sexual abuse and assault survivors of sexual violence, , incest, rape, domestic violence, racially motivated sexual abuse, assault in the workplace, military sexual assault, survivors of religious and clergy abuse, academic and sports related abuse, those assaulted in the performing arts, disabled survivors of sexual assault whose assault is gravely underreported, survivors of war crimes including rape and trafficking, and trans survivors who often… Show more Taking Back Ourselves' mission is to serve sexual abuse and assault survivors of sexual violence, , incest, rape, domestic violence, racially motivated sexual abuse, assault in the workplace, military sexual assault, survivors of religious and clergy abuse, academic and sports related abuse, those assaulted in the performing arts, disabled survivors of sexual assault whose assault is gravely underreported, survivors of war crimes including rape and trafficking, and trans survivors who often struggle to find a safe space to heal. Taking Back Ourselves supports that purpose by hosting in-person and virtual Events of Healing for survivors of all genders and by offering virtual and in-person Weekends and Days of Recovery for women survivors in venues across the country, and Advanced Weekends for all genders in collaboration with Men Healing.org. These events provide a safe, deep and joyful multi-modal experience and create a powerful community of survivors. We offer deep scholarships and free resources for applicants who do not have the means to travel or participate. Show less

Since 1983, Mikele has worked with individuals and groups specializing in the areas of sexual and physical trauma. She has treated survivors of religious and clergy abuse across the gamut of religions and is co founder of the MaleSurvivor weekends of recovery for male survivors of sexual abuse(www.malesurvivor.org)Her book, Recovering the Soul after Religious Abuse: The Dark Heaven of Recovery, Praeger Publications, is in print Spring… Show more Since 1983, Mikele has worked with individuals and groups specializing in the areas of sexual and physical trauma. She has treated survivors of religious and clergy abuse across the gamut of religions and is co founder of the MaleSurvivor weekends of recovery for male survivors of sexual abuse(www.malesurvivor.org)Her book, Recovering the Soul after Religious Abuse: The Dark Heaven of Recovery, Praeger Publications, is in print Spring 2009.www.mikelerauch.comwww.takingbackourselves.com Show less