In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein sex abuse scandal, Twitter and Facebook have been inundated with stories from men and women across the country who say they were also sexually abused or harassed.
Elizabeth Power with the Women's Center for Advancement in Omaha credits the "Me Too" hashtag campaign for getting victims to share their experiences. "It's not having to stand up alone by yourself in sharing and exposing a really vulnerable story. A simple hashtag 'me too,' like this happened and it's part of who I am. People real feeling like they have a voice and it's time to talk about it, which is critical because we know that 1 in 3 women are going to be impacted by sexual violence."
The hashtag was popularized on Twitter by actress Alyssa Milano, and has spread across social media platforms. Power says the social media posts have prompted more victims to walk through their door. "The Harvey Weinstein scandal has really become so public, our office has just been much more busy with people coming in and seeking help. We've definitely seen an uptick in our numbers."
If you are a victim in need of assistance, you can visit the Women's Center for Advancement website here or call their 24/7 hotline at 402-345-7273.