https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/new-cdc-resource-helps-take-prevention-next-level
Sep 09, 2019
When I began working at NSVRC 15 years ago, I was given a document to read my first week on the job. Sexual Violence Prevention: Beginning the Dialogue was a seminal resource, developed in 2004 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which provided information about a “new” concept in the sexual violence movement – primary prevention.
That resource would be a guide for me as I provided training and information to people across the country on implementing a public health approach in their sexual violence prevention work. It helped to clearly define - through the use of
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/know-how-recognize-sexual-harassment-your-school
Aug 26, 2019
A new school year is a chance to catch up with friends, join new clubs, and push yourself to do your best. But for many students returning to middle and high school classrooms this year, sexual harassment is something else they will have to face. While the #MeToo movement has opened up conversations about workplace sexual harassment, sexual harassment in middle and high schools is still rarely discussed or acknowledged.
The truth is that sexual harassment is a real problem among students, with more than half (56%) of girls in grades 7-12 having experienced sexual harassment. Part of ending
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/voices-nsac-beyond-breakthrough-dream-hampton
Aug 23, 2019
Earlier this week, we kicked off the National Sexual Assault Conference (NSAC) in Philadelphia, PA. Over 1,700 participants are in attendance, including advocates, prevention educators, campus staff, health care professionals, law enforcement, and more.
We’re excited to share about how the field of sexual violence prevention is moving beyond the breakthrough of the #MeToo movement to open doors to real and lasting change. Over the last few days, we've highlighted some key takeaways from the conference shared by attendees on social media.
Today is the final day of NSAC, and this morning,
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/voices-nsac-building-community-courage
Aug 22, 2019
Yesterday, we kicked off the National Sexual Assault Conference (NSAC) in Philadelphia, PA. Over 1,700 participants are in attendance, including advocates, prevention educators, campus staff, health care professionals, law enforcement, and more.
We’re excited to share about how the field of sexual violence prevention is moving beyond the breakthrough of the #MeToo movement to open doors to real and lasting change. Over the next few days, we’ll be highlighting some key takeaways from the conference shared by attendees on social media.
Day two of NSAC continued today with a panel discussion
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/press-releases/utah-social-worker-david-fowers-receives-national-honor-extensive-prevention
Aug 22, 2019
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Harrisburg, PA — The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) are pleased to honor David Fowers with the 2019 Gail-Burns Smith Award. Fowers is a licensed clinical social worker whose work to make communities safer focuses both on treating sex offenders and helping survivors heal.
Presented jointly by ATSA and NSVRC, this award is named in honor of Gail Burns-Smith, one of the first advocates who recognized and spoke publicly about how victim advocates and sex offender management
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/voices-nsac-building-corporate-courage
Aug 21, 2019
Today, we kicked off the National Sexual Assault Conference (NSAC) in Philadelphia, PA. Over 1,700 participants are in attendance, including advocates, prevention educators, campus staff, health care professionals, law enforcement, and more.
We’re excited to share about how the field of sexual violence prevention is moving beyond the breakthrough of the #MeToo movement to open doors to real and lasting change. Over the next two days, we’ll be highlighting some key takeaways from the conference shared by attendees on social media.
We have a great lineup of plenary speakers for NSAC 2019. This
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/tripadvisor-and-business-case-better-safety-information
Aug 16, 2019
The need for better access to safety information while traveling has never been greater. Today’s culture of always-on news has made it increasingly difficult to discern fact from fiction, while safety-related information about specific neighborhoods or businesses is often hard to find or nonexistent online. Often, something tragic must happen in order to engage in a dialogue about traveler safety, which by then is far too late. [source]
Lindsay Nelson
President, Core Experience
TripAdvisor
It is important to TripAdvisor that all experiences - good or bad - that occur while traveling can be
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/5-things-know-about-sexual-health-back-campus
Aug 14, 2019
The end of summer means a lot of planning for college students, whether it’s figuring out how to pay for books or pass their classes. However, a topic that’s often forgotten — by educators and students alike — is sexual health.
Sexual health is one subject that you can’t afford to overlook. It factors into both your physical and mental well-being — and being your best self is key to succeeding in school. By making your sexual health a priority, you’re showing that you care about your body and overall well-being. If you’re not taking care of your health, it’s harder to reach the goals
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/saam/2019-saam-events-round
Aug 13, 2019
There are many different ways that communities and campuses choose to commemorate Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). That's why we checked in with organizers from this past April to learn more about their events and the community response. Their responses help contextualize the planning process behind these events and also serve as an inspiration to future event planners.
Jacinda with The Philadelphia Prevention PartnershipPhiladelphia, PA
Tell us about your event
For SAAM 2019, the Philadelphia Prevention Partnership hosted RAPE CULTURE: It’s Not in Your JEANS! The event was an open
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/why-our-community-level-prevention-efforts-must-be-inclusive
Jul 30, 2019
I’ve been having a lot of conversations with colleagues lately about community-level prevention. As our movement shifted over a decade ago toward a focus on primary prevention – stopping sexual violence before it has a chance to happen – many of us were inspired by this shift, which allowed us to do deeper work instead of one-time awareness presentations. Since this shift, much of our prevention efforts have focused on the individual and relationship levels of the social ecology - like challenging harmful attitudes and values, encouraging respectful peer behavior, and increasing positive
