“We’re in the midst of a reckoning — where survivors are joining together and shining light into the darkness…so others can find their way out and perpetrators can no longer hide.”

~Tracy DeTomasi, Callisto CEO

Introduction

With the release of the Epstein files, there has been an increasing spotlight on the pervasiveness of serial sexual assault and all the ways survivors are silenced and dismissed. We have seen how rarely dots are connected before countless victims have been harmed, and how our current systems so frequently force survivors to fight for decades and publicly expose their trauma, only to have those in power (literally and figuratively) turn their back on them.

Day of Reckoning

Why don’t victims report? The answer to this question has never been more clear.

Callisto: An Innovative Solution

Callisto is a national nonprofit that uses cutting-edge technology to tackle serial sexual assault. Our Matching System is the first of its kind encrypted tool that enables survivors to safely and securely find out if their perpetrator has harmed others…without requiring them to report or go public. Survivors who match in our system (by entering the same perpetrator) can then meet with a confidential advocate to explore their options. By putting control back in survivors’ hands, protecting their privacy, and helping facilitate collective action (if that’s what they want), Callisto gives survivors something powerful and new — an opportunity to regain control without risking greater harm.

Day of Reckoning: Turning Outrage into Action

Callisto’s Matching System is an innovative and powerful solution. But it is only as powerful as how many people know about (and use) it. That is why this year we will be hosting a Day of Reckoning on Friday, April 24th. While survivors with access (those with a .edu email from a U.S. college) can enter into Matching any day, we believe that a day where more people are spreading the word about Callisto and entering into Matching will increase the likelihood they will find a match. And matches don’t just mean an increased likelihood of perpetrators facing accountability…it means survivors regaining control, knowing they are not alone, and releasing the sense of helplessness or self-blame they may be experiencing. 

Whether you are a survivor, ally, or advocate, you can join us! 

When is it?

Friday, April 24th

How can I participate?

  • If you have a .edu email from a U.S. college, experienced sexual harm (at any time, in any place, by anyone), and ever thought, “I wonder if they’ve done this to someone else,” you can join the Day of Reckoning by entering into Matching on April 24th. It helps to know you’re not alone, and on this day, you definitely won’t be. Not only will you be joining other survivors from around the country in reclaiming control, but the more survivors who enter at the same time, the greater the chance of finding a match (quickly).

    *Please know that if you plan to participate, we support you. And if you don’t, we 100% support you, too!

  • If you have a friend who wants to participate in the Day of Reckoning by entering into Matching, there are countless ways to support them. One way is by offering to help them find the social handles (or other ‘unique identifiers’) of their perpetrator, as this can be an unexpectedly difficult part of the process. Or, better yet, ask them what would make them feel supported…and then do that thing!

    *Please do NOT pressure or guilt anyone into entering. Our goal is to give survivors back control, not take it from them in a different way.

  • The more people who know about (and participate in) the Day of Reckoning, the more impactful it will be! Regardless of whether or not you are in college or are a survivor, spreading the word about this event is one of the most powerful ways you can participate. Here are (just some) ideas of what you can do:

    • Follow us @callisto

    • Share our post about the Day of Reckoning & invite others to join us

    • Make your own post sharing why you care about this issue and why survivors having safe options is so important. (And make sure to tag us @callisto!)

    • Print and distribute materials in your community. (Leave your email below, we’ll send them right to you!)

    • Get creative!

  • If you’ve been reading about this event thinking, “Wait, why is this tech just for survivors in college?! It should be for ALL survivors!” a) We hear this every day and b) We agree! And we’re doing everything in our power to make that happen. But the tough reality is that it can’t happen without funding. So, another way to join us on the Day of Reckoning is to make a donation to help support our work and fund our expansion. Because ALL survivors deserve protection, support, and options.

Will you join us?

If you want to join us for the Day of Reckoning, let us know why this event is important to and how you’d like to participate. Make sure to include your email if you’d like to receive reminders, updates, sample social media posts, and more! (If not, feel free to leave the email section blank and submit your responses anonymously.)