https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/connecting-sexual-violence-and-addiction-may-be-crucial-addressing-opioid-epidemic
Mar 29, 2018
Opioids (including prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl) killed more than 42,000 people in 2016, more than any year on record. New information from CDC is helping address opioid addiction even more clearly. As we consider this information and develop strategies to address the rise in overdoses, it’s also critical that we understand the connection between addiction and sexual violence.
Rise in Opioid Overdoses
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released the latest Vital Signs about opioid overdoses treated in emergency departments. The CDC’s National Syndromic Surveillance
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/library/persistence-power
Mar 27, 2018
March seems to be a bear this year, bringing with it continuous snow in the East. I stand hopeful for signs of new sprouting things and the onset of all things green! March also gives us the opportunity to celebrate Women’s History Month. As someone who majored in history and who works in the movement, I love women’s history! It’s uplifting to me to read and learn about the courage of those who risked their lives and those who continue to work hard so that women are able to achieve whatever is possible. It’s also encouraging to know that the Respect Together libraries hold some fantastic
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/saam/how-you-can-get-your-workplace-involved-saam
Mar 19, 2018
By Carol May, Communications Intern for NSVRC
Workplaces are important aspects of our society – places with cultures of their own that can play a large role in promoting healthy communities for both employees and those who patronize the business. And with the #MeToo movement shining a light on the prevalence of workplace sexual harassment, there has never been a better time for workplaces to get involved in Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).
Below is an array of activities that your workplace can take part in to commemorate SAAM this April. Some call for creativity, others are designed
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/press-releases/raliance-awards-over-half-million-dollars-third-round-grants-prevent-sexual
Feb 26, 2018
Julie Patrick, National Partners Liaison for Raliance
202-869-8517
jpatrick@raliance.org
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
11 New Grants will Fund Programs, Policies and Strategies across the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Raliance, a national collaborative committed to ending sexual violence in one generation, announced today the eleven recipients of grants totaling more than $515,000 that will fund promising efforts across the country to prevent sexual assault. This is the third round of an ongoing grant program seeking to advance projects,
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/connection-between-eating-disorders-and-sexual-violence
Feb 26, 2018
The #MeToo movement has plenty of people talking about the prevalence of sexual violence and what they can do to help prevent it. But there are still many aspects of sexual violence that have been left unaddressed in this national conversation. And one of these areas is the connection between eating disorders and sexual violence. In honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we’re shining a light on the intersection of these two critical issues.
Understanding the connection between sexual trauma and eating disorders is vital for those working with survivors of sexual assault and
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/usa-today-survey-partnership-nsvrc-reveals-shocking-extent-sexual-misconduct-hollywood
USA TODAY Survey in Partnership with NSVRC Reveals Shocking Extent of Sexual Misconduct in Hollywood
Feb 21, 2018
New survey of 843 women in the entertainment industry found 94% say they've experienced harassment or assault.
Working in partnership with NSVRC, The Creative Coalition, and Women in Film and Television, USA TODAY surveyed 843 women who work in the entertainment industry in a variety of roles (producers, actors, writers, directors, editors and others) and asked them about their experiences with sexual misconduct. Nearly all of the women who responded to the survey (94%) say they have experienced some form of harassment or assault, often by an older individual in a position of power over the
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/metoo-voice-black-man
Feb 13, 2018
By the NSVRC's Yolanda Edrington, Associate Director, and Damary Rodriguez, Database and Resource Assistant
The #MeToo movement has been empowering to survivors of sexual violence. Tarana Burke founded #MeToo to "help survivors of sexual violence, particularly young women of color from low wealth communities, find pathways to healing.” As an advocate, I have seen few black women advocates and survivors, and encountered even fewer black men involved in the anti-sexual violence movement. So when I heard Charlamagne tha God from the radio show The Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM explaining his
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/resilience-video-podcast-series
Feb 13, 2018
Check out NSVRC’s newest video podcast series “Resilience in Children.” In this two part video podcast series Casey Keene from the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence talks about resilience in children after experiencing trauma. In these videos she explains that children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences can thrive. In part one Casey explains what resilience is and in part two, how to foster resilience in children.
This series is part of the Sexual Assault Across the Lifespan Project, where you can learn more about sexual violence against children.
Working with
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/library/tiny-mighty-activists
Feb 07, 2018
I've always loved children’s books and now, as a mother of a toddler, I have become even more enthralled with them. At home we have books in every room, on the floor, on the furniture, and a few on shelves. It warms my heart that my little one loves books as much as I do. Today I wanted to share a few of the stories we have already enjoyed together and a few I will introduce to my kiddo later on. These stories, also held in the Respect Together Libraries, are perfect for parents or caregivers to share with their little ones to help introduce and recognize Black History Month.
A is for
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/black-proud-holding-you-accountable
Feb 06, 2018
by Tatiana Piper, Training Projects Specialist at the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
I am a young, African American woman who has so much pride, dignity and joy in being black. Unfortunately, that pride and joy did not come easily. It was often blocked by insecurities which stemmed from what society thought black should be. As a child my father would declare, “Say it loud and say it proud. I’m black and I’m proud.” Although it would take several times for me to finally find the courage, I would recite it back to him shouting with confidence. Through the continuous teachings of my
