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April 9, 2018                                                                                                                                                              CONTACT: Kristen Houser, Chief Public Affairs Officer  National Sexual Violence Resource Center 814-933-9960khouser@nsvrc.org Laura Palumbo, Communications Director National Sexual Violence Resource Center 201-725-3690lpalumbo@nsvrc.org Note: If you are unable to reach Kristen or Laura, please contact Joseph Diebold at 202-481-8724 or jdiebold@gpg.com. ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Sexual Violence Experts on Site at Cosby Trial

Por: Carol May En los Estados Unidos, abril ha sido designado Mes de Concientización contra la Agresión Sexual (SAAM, por sus siglas en inglés). Durante SAAM, los activistas generan conciencia pública sobre la prevención de la agresión sexual para y en sus comunidades. La campaña este año enfoque en empoderamiento y derechos del cuerpo para desafiar actitudes y comportamientos dañinos y crear una cultura de respeto. Esta campaña fue creado por empleados de NSVRC que son bilingües y biculturales. Querían crear algo único para su comunidad que habla de la tema de agresión sexual. Es un tema

Evaluation is key component of successful prevention programs – it helps us know what is working, what we should change, and can help us track how we got to where we are now. Okay, I can practically hear people tuning out right now. Don’t do it, though – stay with me! I do a lot of trainings in my work, and there are always a lot of eye rolls and sighs when program evaluation comes up. I get it – evaluation can feel tedious, like it’s not getting you the information you want or need, and like it’s taking time away from your actual prevention work. This is why I’m so happy to tell you about

As we honor Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31st, we are delighted to highlight the work being done to uplift trans people, thanks to these courageous leaders: LaLa Zannell, Pronouns: Goddess/Queen/Sister/Beloved   East Coast Leadership of Trans Women of Color Collective Tell us a little about yourself and your work toward trans visibility?   I am a gifted public speaker and speechwriter who speaks out on issues related to the disproportionate violence that Trans and gender non-conforming people of color face. I spoke at the White House for the first Women’s History Month

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

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

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

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,

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

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