https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/keepers-qa
Jun 16, 2017
Netflix docu-series The Keepers dives into the unsolved murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik, a beloved young English teacher at an all-girls Catholic high school in the sixties. The series begins with a look at the amateur investigation that two of Sister’s Cathy’s former students are leading in an attempt to solve the murder and find closure for themselves and Sister Cathy’s family.
The series takes an unexpected turn when it’s revealed that Sister Cathy may have been poised to expose a web of sexual violence occurring at the high school allegedly led by two of the school’s priests. Throughout the
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/cosby-trial-2017-delayed-and-partial-reports-are-normal-and-expected
Jun 09, 2017
High-profile cases in the media are an opportunity to educate the public about the realities of sexual assault. NSVRC provides expert context and research for reporters to cover sexual violence with context and credibility.
Every victim responds to sexual assault differently.
Some victims may tell others they were sexually assaulted right away, but most do not. Many victims will wait weeks, months, or even years before discussing the assault with anyone. Most victims never make any formal report.
Disclosure is a process.
When reports are made, delayed and partial reports are normal and
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/press-releases/childrens-safety-advocate-and-educator-patty-wetterling-be-honored-national
Jun 08, 2017
June 8, 2017
Laura Palumbo, Communications Director
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
877-739-3895, ext. 128; lpalumbo@nsvrc.org
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 Patty Wetterling with the 2017 Gail-Burns Smith Award. Wetterling, who is the co-founder of the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center and Team H.O.P.E., will receive the award during the 2017 National Sexual Assault Conference held in Dallas, Texas June 7-9.
Presented
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/cosby-trial-2017-its-called-grooming-not-romance
Jun 08, 2017
High-profile cases in the media are an opportunity to educate the public about the realities of sexual assault. NSVRC provides expert context and research for reporters to cover sexual violence with context and credibility.
Lawyers for Bill Cosby spent the third day of his trial at Montgomery County Courthouse grasping to make one-sided overtures look less like grooming for sexual assault and more like a relationship.
Let’s be clear.
Showing romantic interest does not guarantee the other person is receptive or willing to consent to sexual contact. Someone, like Cosby in this trial,
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/press-releases/cosby-trial-2017-bill-cosby-sexual-assault-allegations
Jun 06, 2017
In June 2017, comedian Bill Cosby will stand trial for aggravated indecent assault of a woman in his Montgomery County home more than a decade ago. The attached fact sheet provides important context on sexual violence, including victim behavior and trauma, offender dynamics, and the use of drugs and alcohol to perpetrate sexual violence, to members of the media covering the trial and other interested parties.
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/raliance-media-summit-rallys-awards
May 26, 2017
By Julie Patrick, National Partners Liaison at Raliance
On Tuesday, May 9, 2017, journalists and sexual assault experts came to the Kaiser Family Foundation in Washington, DC to celebrate ground-breaking media coverage on sexual violence. The event was made possible by Raliance in partnership with The Poynter Institute for Media Studies and through sponsorship by the NFL and the Glover Park Group. The goal of the day was to discuss ways to move the needle on how the public understands sexual violence.
Journalism is both strong and weak
In her opening remarks at the Raliance Media Summit,
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/press-releases/new-data-reveals-high-awareness-among-us-adults-what-constitutes-sexual
Apr 03, 2017
April 3, 2017
Laura Palumbo, Communications Director
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
877-739-3895, ext. 128; lpalumbo@nsvrc.org
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lower Levels of Awareness About Sexual Assault Among Men and Young Adults as April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month Kicks Off
Enola, PA — As Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) kicks off, new research conducted by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center in
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/preventionista/cost-rape
Mar 28, 2017
Earlier this year, the American Journal of Preventative Medicine released research on the cost of rape. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study, “Lifetime Economic Burden of Rape Among U.S. Adults”, takes into account the criminal justice costs, property loss or damage, lost work productivity, and short-and long-term physical and mental health treatment for victims. The lifetime cost per victim is a staggering $122,461.
The findings from this study offer a unique look at the costs of rape, and the importance of investing in the response to - and prevention of - sexual violence. The NSVRC
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/saam/8-ways-get-involved-sexual-assault-awareness-month
Mar 24, 2017
This April, it’s easier than ever to show your support for survivors and for sexual violence prevention. Check out some of the simple but impactful ways you can get involved below.
1. Print and Hang a Poster
This year’s SAAM poster calls on individuals to use their voice to change the culture. Posters are available for free download in both English and Spanish. Whether you’re hanging it around your campus, community, or at your workplace, posters are a great way to share the message that we all have a role to play in ending sexual violence.
2. Attend a Local SAAM Event
Connect with
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/preventionista/innovations-evaluation
Mar 09, 2017
The NSVRC is pleased to announce the release of a new report, Innovations in Evaluation: A Report on Evaluation in the Field of Sexual Violence Prevention.
This report, authored by Stephanie M. Townsend, PhD, highlights six state- and local-level approaches to evaluation and explores organizational and individual factors of evaluation capacity. It offers a glimpse into the evaluation efforts of these programs in New Mexico, Ohio, Texas, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania. It’s exciting to see the various ways way in which state and community programs have implemented evaluation initiatives.
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