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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.

High-profile cases in the media are an opportunity to educate the public about the realities of sexual assault.

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.

By Julie Patrick, National Partners Liaison at Raliance

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.

Earlier this year, the American Journal of Preventative Medicine released research on the cost of rape.  The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study, “Lif

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

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 blog post was written by Mo Lewis, Prevention Specialist at NSVRC

by Maria Jirau-Torres, MA, Language Access Coordinator for the National Sexual Violence Resource Center