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NSVRC Blogs by Megan Thomas


Megan Thomas is the Communications Specialist at NSVRC. She manages the national newsletter The Resource, as well as editing, reviewing, and designing publications.

NSVRC Receives Communications X-Change Award

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 designed to exchange information on what works to end violence against women and girls.

Baby, It's Cold Outside
Man grabbing a woman

This song can be uncomfortable for a number of reasons.

Harvey Weinstein Sexual Harassment and Assault Allegations: 5 Critical Points
Harvey Weinstein 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.

New Survey Finds that Adults are Most Likely to Believe Stricter Campus Policies are Most Effective Approach to Decrease Campus Sexual Assault

Data also suggests some progress in public’s understanding of the challenges tied to reporting campus sexual assault

Children’s Safety Advocate and Educator Patty Wetterling to Be Honored With National Award

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.

New Data Reveals High Awareness Among U.S. Adults on What Constitutes Sexual Assault

As Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) kicks off, new research conducted by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center in partnership with YouGov reveals a strong level of awareness about what acts constitute sexual violence or assault among U.S. adults. Despite higher levels of awareness, men and young adults show lower levels of awareness across all categories of assault, underscoring the need for broader education and awareness around sexual violence.

Initiative to End Sexual Violence in One Generation Announces Contest for Newsmakers in Partnership with Poynter Institute

Raliance, in partnership with The Poynter Institute for Media Studies, announces the launch of the The RALLYs awards to honor the highest level of journalistic achievement in covering sexual violence. Together these national leaders recognize the importance of sexual violence reporting and the critical role journalists play in educating the public on this widespread, but preventable, issue.

Unacceptable Comments Illustrate Need for Change Across Our Culture

We all have a role to play in preventing sexual violence, and that includes our leaders.

Nationally recognized expert in child sexual abuse prevention Joan Tabachnick receives national honor for prevention and bridging work

September 1, 2016
Laura Palumbo, Communications Director
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
877-739-3895, ext. 128; lpalumbo@nsvrc.org

PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cosby hearing affirms the need for change

Today, Kristen Houser, Chief Public Affairs Officer of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, released a statement on changing public perceptions of sexual assault.