We understand that sharing your experience as a crime victim is a significant decision that comes with many questions. We’ve compiled answers to the most common questions about our platform to help you decide if Not Just One is right for you.
Not Just One is designed for victims of serious crimes who want to share their experiences in a secure environment with qualified professionals. Our platform serves people who have experienced crimes such as sexual assault, domestic violence, attempted murder, human trafficking, stalking, hate crimes, institutional abuse, and other serious offenses.
Our platform is designed for serious crimes including but not limited to:
The platform is most valuable for survivors whose cases have gone unreported, uninvestigated, unprosecuted, untold or where the outcome felt inadequate. It can also provide healing for any survivor desiring to use their voice for the common good.
Sharing your story is deeply personal, and readiness varies for each person. You might be ready if:
If you’re unsure, we offer a self-assessment tool to help you determine your readiness.
Only verified professional users who have passed our rigorous verification process can access victim profiles. These include investigative journalists, researchers, law enforcement professionals, policy advocates, and others working in fields related to criminal justice.
Every professional user undergoes a multi-step verification process that includes professional credential verification, employment confirmation, reference checks, and background screening when appropriate.
That’s completely okay. Your well-being comes first. Our resources section offers information that may be helpful even if you’re not ready to create a profile. You can bookmark our site and return when and if the time feels right. We also provide connections to support services that might help in your healing journey.
Yes. Depending on your goals, alternatives might include:
We employ multiple layers of security:
We design our platform to minimize this risk through:
However, we advise users to be mindful that unique details of your case might be recognizable to those familiar with it.
Not Just One is pseudonymous rather than fully anonymous. You’ll create a profile using a pseudonym (fake name) of your choice rather than your real name. This allows professionals to connect with you while protecting your identity.
Not Just One provides guidance throughout the profile creation process to help you share your experience while minimizing legal risks. The platform is structured to help you avoid potentially defamatory statements while still sharing your truth.
Required information is minimal:
Additional information is optional and entirely your choice.
Choose a pseudonym that:
We provide guidelines during the registration process.
Our structured questionnaire will guide you through sharing:
We provide guidance about level of detail that’s helpful without being unnecessarily graphic or legally risky.
Yes, you can upload limited supporting materials such as:
These are optional and can be removed by you at any time.
Profile creation typically takes 30-60 minutes, but you can:
There’s no time limit, and we encourage you to proceed at your own pace.
Professionals can discover your profile through:
Your privacy settings determine which professionals can view your profile.
Every professional user undergoes a multi-step verification process that includes:
You can view a professional’s verified credentials before accepting any connection.
When a professional expresses interest:
Absolutely. You’re never obligated to accept any connection request. You can:
Your control over connections is a core principle of our platform.
All communication happens through our secure messaging system:
Outcomes vary widely depending on the nature of your experience, the details you share, and the professionals who connect with you. Possible outcomes include:
We’re careful not to promise specific results, as each situation is unique.
Timeframes vary significantly:
We encourage realistic expectations and focus on the value of sharing regardless of the timeframe.
Even without immediate tangible outcomes, many victims find value in:
Additionally, your story might connect with others months or years later as new professionals join the platform.
While protecting individual privacy, we do provide:
Yes, absolutely. You maintain complete control over your profile and can:
You can delete your account at any time through a simple process:
All your data will be permanently removed from our systems.
You can easily manage communication preferences through your account settings:
Yes, you can temporarily hide your profile without deleting it:
During deactivation, your profile won’t be visible or searchable by professionals.
You retain ownership of your content. By sharing on our platform, you grant us limited permission to make your content available to verified professionals according to your privacy settings. We do not claim ownership of your story or have the right to use it outside the platform without your explicit permission.
Support is available at every stage:
Yes, we provide:
Our support team is ready to help with:
Contact technical support through the help icon on any page.
If you have concerns about a professional user, you can:
All reports are investigated promptly, and appropriate action is taken.
Our resource directory includes:
This directory is updated regularly and available whether or not you create a profile.
If you don’t see your question answered here, please:
We’re here to help you make an informed decision about whether Not Just One is right for you.
Support Resources
If you need assistance at any point, our support options include:
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Not Just One provides a secure, controlled environment where survivors can share their experiences with qualified professionals who can help amplify their voices and potentially drive change. Our platform was built with safety, privacy, and well-being as our highest priorities.
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