“With more than 1,400 allied organizations and over 40 state, local, and international chapters, NO MORE sparks grassroots activism, encouraging everyone—women and men, youth and adults, from all walks of life—to be part of the solution.”
The NO MORE Silence, Speak Your Truth platform provides a safe and supportive space for people impacted by domestic violence to share their experiences, learn from other survivors, and connect to resources.
“Your story is personal and unique, but sharing it can be a healing experience for you and others.
Remember, healing is not linear and is different for everyone. It is important to stay patient with ourselves when setbacks occur in our process and forgive yourself for everything that may go wrong along the way.”
Perhaps most importantly, everyone who shares a story will be contacted by an expert and provided access to support services.
“NO MORE is a groundbreaking, global initiative comprised of the largest coalition of nonprofits, corporations, government agencies, media, schools, and individuals addressing domestic and sexual violence. We are committed to engaging, reaching, and working with people from diverse communities.”
You can access domestic & sexual assault helplines & support services in 206 countries & territories.
If you or someone you know is facing domestic or sexual violence and needs help,
please consider reaching out to the local helpline or support services.
They can provide the assistance and resources you may need.
Remember, you are not alone – help is available.
Awareness Days and Months 2024
Papillon Z supports women and girls every day of the year!!! There are 1000’s of Resources available for PREVENTION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, as well as for SURVIVORS. Please share with everyone you know, and ask them to share with everyone THEY know!!!
November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
- Marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, a campaign to end violence against women and girls worldwide.
November 25 – December 10: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
- A global campaign to raise awareness and call for the elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls. It starts on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ends on Human Rights Day.
EMPOWERING YOU TO FIND YOUR INNER BADASS! (to prevent sexual assault!)
While our 6-year old website is Under Renovation and our Brand New Blog is Under Construction…
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In addition to a logo item, self-protection/self-defense item, gift card/coupon, a Papillon Z Box will contain at least one hand-made item which was made by a non-profit organization that helps Survivors of sexual assault, human trafficking, etc. (eg, jewelry, bath products, lotion, candles, bags, leather goods, apparel, home decor, etc) such as Thistle Farms, Franciscan Peacekeepers, 10,000 Villages, Freeset USA, Be a Light, The Little Market, and many others.
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Learn More about The Exodus Road
HI! I am Karen Gomez, the Founder of Papillon Z.
(In case you’re wondering…YES! I AM A BADASS! It just took “a few years” to realize that and get my $#*! together!!)
I am a SURVIVOR!
…of Sexual Assaults and violent rapes, attempted sexual assault, attempted murder, attempted robbery, and attempted carjacking. I have also been the victim of bullying, stalking, sexual assault, sexual harassment – and my life was even threatened twice – in the work place!
After suffering for YEARS from DAILY reminders from the news, online articles, #MeToo, email solicitations from organizations like RAINN, the relentless coverage of predators like Cosby, Weinstein, Nasser, and all of the others …
After I watched a video clip on the news on October 6, 2018, and saw Christine Blasey Ford being mocked and laughed at (after she testified against Brett Kavanaugh), the idea for Papillon Z was “born.” [Same as Dr. Ford. . .I didn’t tell anyone either.]
I thought. . .
PREVENTION of sexual assault through…EMPOWERMENT through…METAMORPHOSIS through…EDUCATION, TRAINING and TECHNOLOGY.
(Read More)
Prevention. Empowerment. Metamorphosis. Education/Training. Technology.
P.E.M.E.T.
I discovered after the Mission came to me on October 6, 2018, that PÉMÉT is a Haitian-Creole word
derived from French permetre, to permit, allow, ENABLE, EMPOWER. COINCIDENCE???
On October 15, 2017, Alyssa Milano posted on Twitter, “If all the women who have been
sexually harassed or assaulted wrote ‘Me too’ as a status, we might give people a sense of the
magnitude of the problem.” Millions of women posted #MeToo on Twitter in the first few days!
Over 25 million in 85 countries to date! APPALLING!!!
Remember: 75% of victims know the Perpetrator! (Only 25% are Strangers.)
After I fired my incompetent Developer in 2020, it took over 4 years and 4000+ hours for ME to first learn how (with the assistance of Tech Support) and then do the research, and re-build my website ~ which now features 30 categories of Resources for EVERYONE! ~ for Prevention and for Survivors!!! – instead of the 1/2 page of resources published by RAINN for sexual assault survivors that I started out with!
Approximately 99% of the Resources on our website are FREE!!!!!
- Safety Tips and Self-Defense Videos are for ALL AGES & ABILITIES!
- THERE IS A TON OF INFORMATION FOR PARENTS TO KEEP THEIR CHILDREN SAFE – EVEN ONLINE!!!
- There are sections of safety tips and self-defense classes, videos and information for women 55+, young women in wheelchairs, women using a cane as a weapon, etc.
As a SUBSCRIBER, you will also have access to Exclusive Content:
- Read More ~ for each Blog article, and some pages throughout the website have Read More
- 1000’s of SAFETY TIPS, ARTICLES & LINKS TO SAFETY EXPERTS & THEIR MATERIALS
- 100’s of additional SELF-DEFENSE VIDEOS, including “FIGHT BACK!”
- and much more, including Weeks 1-4 Study Guides with tons of videos and other info!
- Special Offers & Discounts, as well as being eligible for the monthly random drawings for a Papillon Z Box (value at least $100)
- We plan to have interviews with Special Guests and Experts
- and other ideas which are currently in the planning stages!
We also have a new section for Subscribers for STUDENTS, and one for WOMEN who must meet
with Strangers & Work ALONE – NOT just for Real Estate Agents –
and live, dine, walk, run, hike, bike, drive, travel, etc ~ ALONE!
SOLO!
Introducing our new BLOG ~ The Daily Dose
~ To Inspire, Encourage & Empower YOU!
(Currently under Construction)
PAPILLON Z RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE 365 days a year
(There are 30 Categories of Resources ~ Here are 25 of them.)
PREVENTION Bystander Intervention Date Rape Drugs Online Safety Stalking/Cyberstalking Students Trafficking
Teen Dating Street Harassment SAFETY TIPS ~ HOW TO Prevent/Avoid/Escape a Bad Situation!!
SURVIVOR Resources Sexual Assault RAINN US Military PTSD Students LGBTQ+
Mental Health Online Therapy Suicide Prevention Domestic Abuse Shelters
Self-Care After Trauma Substance Abuse Recovery Help Someone
Bright Sky can help you:
- Understand what domestic violence can look like
- Spot the warning signs of domestic violence
- Evaluate the safety of a relationship
- Locate the nearest support services across the United States
- Learn how to help a friend, loved one, or colleague that may be affected
There are voluminous SAFETY TIPS with videos, many live links to articles (but not all), and Self-Defense Videos for All.
The SAFETY TIPS to Prevent, Avoid, Escape a Bad Situation will always be available for Everyone.
Voluminous SAFETY TIPS with ALL LIVE LINKS, Self-Defense Videos, 4-week Study Guide,
STUDENTS and SOLO! are for SUBSCRIBERS ONLY!
MORE COMING SOON
Safety Tips – Prevention
Videos , Courses, Books
Survivor Support Services
Video Library
MORE COMING SOON
SELF-EDUCATION IS SELF-EMPOWERMENT!
Please Pardon Our Dust! SPECIAL OFFER*
ONLY $10 for a Lifetime Subscription!
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3+ YEARS AGO. . . .
…”Congratulations on starting your new organization, that sounds like a wonderful (and much-needed) mission to empower women all over the world…” ~ Shola Richards, Author, and Founder of GO TOGETHER! (2/25/21 email) READ MORE
(with images, on PZ website)
Shola offers SO much, keynotes, courses, books, Positivity Blog and much more.
“The website looks incredible! Definitely a great fit.” “…love the energy you are putting out. This is really needed.” “…phenomenal work you are doing.” ~ Elle Beyer, Creator of award-winning course, Self-Defense for Badass Women (9/21/21 messages) READ MORE
“We are sorry to hear that you are a survivor of sexual assault. It’s wonderful to hear that you are interested in No Means No Worldwide (NMNW) – it’s deeply inspiring for us to hear from passionate people around the world like you who are equally dedicated to ending the global rape epidemic…” ~ Email from No Means No Worldwide, 5/6/21) READ MORE
NO MORE #METOO !!!
It’s been almost 7 years since the
#MeToo movement exploded.
Over 23 million women from 85 countries have posted #MeToo on Twitter over the last 7 years!!! On October 6, 2018, when the ideas for Papillon Z started coming to me like a “download!” . . . I envisioned an “army” of women around the world ~ with hands joined, wearing the butterfly/ bumble bee as a warning – Float Like at Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee! but I had not even come up with a design for our Logo yet (this was only 10 minutes into my tirade after I had watched a newsclip! (more about that in The Rest of My Story) btw…The United States Patent & Trademark Office issued a Certificate of Registration for my TRADEMARK on April 30, 2024. (after FIVE YEARS!!!)
WE CAN DO THIS!
Please Pardon Our Dust! SPECIAL OFFER*
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PREVENTION THROUGH SELF-EDUCATION, TRAINING & TECHNOLOGY!
Self-Education
Self-Training
Technology
MORE COMING SOON
SAFETY TIPS
Read at least 5 of these every day. [TONS OF TIK TOK & YOU TUBE VIDEOS HAVE BEEN ADDED FOR MEMBERS!!!!!]
ONLINE CLASSES
Take at least 1 free online self-empowerment self-defense class. Then sign up for an in-person empowerment self-defense class!
SELF-DEFENSE VIDEOS
Watch at least 5 self-defense videos - many contain 20+ safety tips, too! Then watch 5 more!!!
These links are provided for EVERYONE for a limited time only,
but as a Subscriber, you will have access to these and so much more!!
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