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
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/press-releases/karen-baker-named-new-chief-executive-officer-pcarnsvrc
Jan 22, 2018
January 22, 2018
Kristen Houser
Chief Public Affairs Officer, NSVRC & PCAR
(877) 739-3895 ext. 144
814-933-9960
khouser@pcar.org
@KLEHouser
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Harrisburg, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center announced that Karen Baker will take the helm of the longest-standing anti-sexual assault coalition in the country on March 1. Baker will replace CEO Delilah Rumburg, who recently announced her retirement after serving PCAR/NSVRC for more than two decades.
Baker, a Master’s Level Licensed Social Worker,
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/reconsidering-use-terminology-modern-day-slavery-human-trafficking-movement
Jan 12, 2018
This is a guest blog post by Sarah Harrison, Anti-Human Trafficking Specialist at the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
When you start searching the internet for information regarding human trafficking, it is likely that within a few clicks you will run across the term “modern day slavery.” This term has been used by everyone from local non-profits to law enforcement task forces to President Obama, and it has largely been accepted and solidified as a holistic descriptor of what human trafficking is.
However, it is important for us as a movement to take a moment to reflect
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/press-releases/nsvrc-receives-communications-x-change-award
Jan 10, 2018
January 10, 2018
Contact:
Laura Palumbo, Communications Director
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
877-739-3895, ext. 128; lpalumbo@nsvrc.org
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Global Women’s Institute Highlights NSVRC’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month Toolkit as an Innovative Tool Educating Communities About Sexual Violence Prevention
The Global Women’s Institute (GWI) at George Washington University recently selected the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) as one of three recipients of the 2017 Communications X-Change Awards, a global competition
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/baby-its-cold-outside
Dec 19, 2017
Once December rolls around each year, I dive headlong into listening to holiday music. Classic songs bring back warm holiday memories from years past, and I find myself singing along as I’m decorating, wrapping gifts, or driving to visit family and friends.
Every year, though, one song gives me pause – “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” There are countless different versions and covers of the song, but the gist is always the same: a duet where one person wants to leave a party, while the other spends the whole song convincing them to stay.
"The Answer is No"
This song can be uncomfortable for a
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/tis-season-self-love-kindness
Nov 30, 2017
by Taylor Teichman, NSVRC Online Resource Specialist
Before you go any further take a deep breath, light a yummy-smelling candle, sip a warm beverage, or just simply sit or stand still for a moment…
For survivors and/or those of us who are serving and supporting survivors, it’s that time of year when we may feel like we’re speeding up when we should be slowing it down. Community and social change work is hard, pressing, ongoing work; yet that doesn’t mean we can’t pause for a moment to give ourselves a little rest. But most of the time it seems we do not give ourselves the permission to do
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/saam/6-saam-events-inspire-your-planning-efforts
Nov 02, 2017
Get your gears turning for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2018 with this list of rock star SAAM events from across the country (and one even outside of it!). We checked in with event coordinators to learn about their planning process asked them their advice for first-time SAAM event planners.
Check out the events below, then go forth and plan your own captivating campaign!
Christiana at The Women's Center, Inc. in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.
Describe the event your organization hosted:
The past two years we have gotten groups of volunteers to go out in local areas of our county regions and
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/press-releases/harvey-weinstein-sexual-harassment-and-assault-allegations-5-critical-points
Oct 11, 2017
TALKING POINTS
Many are wondering why it took nearly three decades for repeated allegations of sexual harassment and assault by Harvey Weinstein to be taken seriously. This inappropriate behavior was known to employees, journalists and Hollywood corporations, yet a culture of fear and intimidation kept survivors silent. It is clear we must change the way we think about sexual violence and victims.
Sexual violence is a widespread problem.
Sexual violence – in all its forms, including sexual harassment in the workplace - is a serious and widespread societal issue. Sexual harassment
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/seven-ways-survivors-sexual-violence-can-practice-self-care-when-retraumatized-during-tragedy
Oct 06, 2017
By Susan Sullivan, Prevention Campaign Specialist for NSVRC and Fiona Burke, Communications Intern for NSVRC
These days when a tragedy occurs – whether in our own communities or across the world – the graphic details make their way into our lives between non-stop news coverage and social media feeds flooded with updates.
We may want to learn all we can about the tragedy to stay current, to feel connected, and to try to make sense of the loss of life. But for some survivors of sexual violence, the pervasive coverage of these traumatic events, such as the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas, can