https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/sane-sustainability/catching-our-breath
Feb 15, 2016
This is a guest blog post by Eric Stiles, NSVRC Lifespan Project Manager
It is towards the end of your shift and you only have an hour left. A new patient comes who needs a forensic examination. You start to shift from your normal routine to the mode of collecting all that you need for the examination. You run down the lists in your head about what you need to do for both the medical needs and evidence collection. As you try and collect yourself the fears of what you might see arise. You start to think of what might have happened to the patient. As these thoughts race through your head, you
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/preventionista/stepping-and-standing-back
Feb 10, 2016
This is a guest post by Karen L. Stahl, NSVRC Technical Assistance Coordinator
A study recently released by the CDC confirms what most advocates already know: the realities and trauma of sexual violence are experienced very differently by the many groups of people victimized. The study is welcomed because as accurately noted, there is substantial literature on the health-related consequences of sexual violence, but little that has focused specially on racial and ethnic minority women.
Using data from a community sample of African American women in an urban southeastern city, this study
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/press-releases/cosby-hearing-affirms-need-change
Feb 03, 2016
February 3, 2016
Contact: Kristen Houser
Chief Public Affairs Officer, NSVRC & PCAR
Office: 877 -739-3895 ext. 144
Cell: 814-933-9960
e-mail:media@nsvrc-respecttogether.org
STATEMENT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cosby hearing affirms the need for change
ENOLA, Pa. – Today, Kristen Houser, Chief Public Affairs Officer of Respect Together, released a statement on changing public perceptions of sexual assault:
“The reason for the proceedings in the Bill Cosby hearing at the Montgomery County, PA Courthouse the past two days is rooted in widespread problems encountered by victims of sexual
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/saam/calling-all-journalists
Sep 28, 2015
This is a guest blog post by Sally J. Laskey, NSVRC Outreach Director and prevention enthusiast
The Society of Professional Journalists outlines the following four principles for ethical journalism:
Seek Truth and Report It
Minimize Harm
Act Independently
Be Accountable and Transparent
We have some new tips to support ethical journalism thanks to the excellent work of the Berkeley Media Studies Group. They released a report in September 2015, What’s missing from the news on sexual violence: An Analysis of coverage 2011-2013. We encourage you to read the full report. Here are a
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/kasap-director-earns-national-honor-kentucky-sexual-violence-plan
Aug 21, 2014
Tracy Cox, Communications Director
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
tcox@nsvrc.org
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ENOLA, Pa. – The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) will present Eileen Recktenwald with the fifth annual Gail Burns-Smith Award, during Thursday morning’s session at National Sexual Assault Conference in Pittsburgh from Aug. 20-22.
The award, jointly sponsored by ATSA and the NSVRC, is named in honor of Gail Burns-Smith, who devoted her life to strengthening the partnership between
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/bengis-earns-national-honor-work-abuse-victims-sex-offenders
Aug 26, 2013
Tracy Cox, Communications Director
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
tcox@nsvrc.org
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ENOLA, Pa. – The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) are pleased to honor Steve Bengis with the fourth annual Gail Burns-Smith Award, during the National Sexual Assault Conference in Los Angeles from Aug. 28-30.
The award, jointly sponsored by ATSA and the NSVRC, is named in honor of Gail Burns-Smith, who devoted her life to strengthening the partnership between victim advocates and
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/sexual-assault-prevention-advocate-earns-national-honor
Aug 21, 2012
Tracy Cox, Communications Director
877‐739‐3895, Ext. 116
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) are pleased to honor Lindsay Anne Palmer with the annual Gail Burns‐Smith Award, during the National Sexual Assault Conference in Chicago on Aug. 22‐24.
The award, jointly sponsored by ATSA and the NSVRC, is named in honor of Gail Burns‐Smith who committed her life to strengthening the partnership between advocates in the sexual violence prevention
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/making-connection
Aug 14, 2012
I recently had the opportunity to take part in a training with our partner organization, the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN). We traveled to the Western region of the US and provided guidance to communities on developing a sexual assault forensic exam protocol. I’ve done this on previous occasions, and it is always a rewarding experience. A little background about me: I began my career in the anti-sexual violence movement by proving advocacy services for victims going through the forensic exam process at the hospital, and I eventually helped lead the response
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/national-award-honors-rape-prevention-advocate
Sep 12, 2011
Tracy Cox, Communications Director
877-739-3895, Ext. 116
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ENOLA, PA – The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) are pleased to present Alison Hall, Executive Director of Pittsburgh Action Against Rape, with the annual Gail Burns-Smith Award. Hall will be honored during the National Sexual Assault Conference in Baltimore on Sept. 14-16.
The award, jointly sponsored by ATSA and the NSVRC, is named in honor of Gail Burns-Smith who committed her life to
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/press-releases/elizabeth-barnhill-recognized-2010-gail-burns-smith-award
Sep 01, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: September 1, 2010
Contact: Jessica Cavey, Communications Specialist
877-739-3895 ext 119
Source: National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the
Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA)
On Wednesday, September 1, Elizabeth Barnhill was presented with the first annual Gail Burns-Smith Award in honor of her contributions to the sexual violence prevention field.
ENOLA, PA – The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) are pleased to present Elizabeth Barnhill, Executive