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Catching our Breath

This is a guest blog post by Eric Stiles, NSVRC Lifespan Project Manager

Stepping Up and Standing Back
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This is a guest post by Karen L. Stahl, NSVRC Technical Assistance Coordinator

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.

Calling all Journalists
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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:

KASAP Director earns national honor for Kentucky sexual violence plan

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.

Bengis earns national honor for work with abuse victims, sex offenders

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.

Sexual assault prevention advocate earns national honor

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.

Making the Connection
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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.

National award honors rape prevention advocate

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.

Elizabeth Barnhill recognized with 2010 Gail Burns-Smith Award

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.