NSVRC Blogs

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of March of 2021 provided millions of dollars in funding for rape crisis centers to help support sexual assault survivors and continued delivery of victim support services. The funds allocated by ARP are intended to provide much-needed assistance including: counseling, mobile advocacy, telehealth, teletherapy, peer support,temporary housing, rental assistance, nominal relocation expenses, equipment, software to assist in carrying out virtual services, and supplies required to meet the emergency needs of survivors. These funds are also available for the

As a part of our Together We Act, United We Change campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) 2025, we're excited to release three new coloring pages available in English and Spanish. The pages are designed to spark conversations, inspire reflection, and engage people of all ages in the movement to prevent sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.  Colring pages are a creative way to honor SAAM inviting us to slow down and be present. We hope they can also be a gateway into deeper conversations about respect, safety, and consent. Whether in the classroom, community centers, or at the

Host a screening of the new film AN ARMY OF WOMEN with your community. AN ARMY OF WOMEN had its world premiere at SXSW in March 2024, and as of April 2025, it is available in select US and UK theaters to commemorate Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  A group of women in Austin, Texas, join forces to legally challenge the system that allowed their rapists to walk free. AN ARMY OF WOMEN is the landmark story of women fighting to hold law enforcement accountable, with resounding relevance worldwide. About the Film When Amy, Marina and Hanna’s rape cases are dismissed by the Austin police, all

Honorees include advocates, survivors, lawmakers, and more HARRISBURG, PA – The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today 18 recipients of its 2025 Visionary Voice Awards. These honorees represent a wide range of disciplines from across the country and were selected for their outstanding work toward preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. This year’s recipients include Colorado House Majority Leader Monica Duran, a state congressperson who created a funding source for victim services by taxing firearms and ammunition retailers and manufacturers; Erin Pollitt,

Sexual assault awareness and prevention starts with all of us. The Together We Act, United We Change PSA, part of NSVRC’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) 2025 campaign, showcases the power of working together to create a safer world for all. This impactful PSA features a diverse group of leaders and advocates from various sectors. Yolanda Edrington, CEO of Respect Together, is joined by James Smith-Williams, Atlanta Falcons player and NFL Ambassador for Set The Expectation, John J. "Ski" Sygielski, President of Harrisburg Area Community College, and Jaime Arroyo, Vice President of

Supporters are invited to participate on social media and share a photo wearing teal on the April 1st “Day of Action” HARRISBURG, PA – The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) commemorates the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April with their “Together We Act, United We Change” campaign. The campaign highlights the importance of working together to address and prevent sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. It further focuses on enhancing public understanding of sexual violence, amplifying the voices of survivors, and empowering us to work together to promote the

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is more than just a monthly observance. It’s a time to demonstrate a willingness to learn about sexual violence, spread awareness in one’s community, show support for survivors you do know and have yet to meet, and ensure that the conversations had during April are part of an ongoing conversation throughout the year about ways to prevent sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. This year, our SAAM 2025 theme is, “Together We Act: United We Change” because we believe in the power of coming together to promote the safety and wellbeing of all. College campuses

Collectively, Respect Together and our main divisions, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect, have accomplished so much this past year. Our community, supporters, and partners play an integral role in each of our successes. This Year in Review reflects on some key highlights and outcomes of this past year’s work together. Check out Respect Together's 2024 Year in Review

Respect Together, the umbrella organization of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR), acknowledges the unpublishing of content from our websites following the current administration's executive orders. The organization is in the process of restoring these pages. The unpublishing of these pages harmed many in our community, most especially transgender and LGBTQ+ populations and communities of color, who themselves experience disproportionate rates of sexual violence.    "We take full responsibility for the unintended

  From February 10-14, 2025, #LoveDataWeek is celebrated internationally to explore critical questions about data ownership and origins. This year's theme challenges us to examine where data comes from and who owns it before we use it in our work. Whether you're a first-time participant or a returning supporter to #LoveDataWeek, here are 10 ways to celebrate and get involved: Participate virtually in Love Data Week activities through this calendar of events. Listen to the NSVRC Podcast The Resource, to lessons learned from sexual violence prevention field. Browse the NSVRC online