- Mar 29, 2018
- Karla Vierthaler
It’s critical that we understand the connection between addiction and sexual violence.
- Mar 27, 2018
- Melissa Powers
March seems to be a bear this year, bringing with it continuous snow in the East. I stand hopeful for signs of new sprouting things and the onset of all things green!
- Mar 19, 2018
- Susan Sullivan
Workplaces are important aspects of our society – places with cultures of their own that can play a large role in promoting healthy communities for both employees and those who patronize the business. And with the #MeToo movement shining a light on the prevalence of workplace sexual harassment, there has never been a better time for workplaces to get involved in Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
- Feb 26, 2018
- Megan Thomas
Raliance, a national collaborative committed to ending sexual violence in one generation, announced today the eleven recipients of grants totaling more than $515,000 that will fund promising efforts across the country to prevent sexual assault.
- Feb 26, 2018
- Laura Palumbo
In honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we’re shining a light on the intersection of these two issues.
USA TODAY Survey in Partnership with NSVRC Reveals Shocking Extent of Sexual Misconduct in Hollywood
- Feb 21, 2018
- Laura Palumbo
New survey of 843 women in the entertainment industry found 94% say they've experienced harassment or assault.
- Feb 13, 2018
- Damary Rodriguez
The #MeToo movement has been empowering to survivors of sexual violence. Tarana Burke founded #MeToo to "help survivors of sexual violence, particularly young women of color from low wealth communities, find pathways to healing.” As an advocate, I have seen few black women advocates and survivors, and encountered even fewer black men involved in the anti-sexual violence movement. So when I heard Charlamagne tha God from the radio show The Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM explaining his realization that men have been raised on rape culture, I was pleasantly surprised It spurred the thought of reaching out to black men about their thoughts on the #MeToo movement, the intersections of race and sexual violence, and how the movement has affected black folks.
- Feb 13, 2018
- Jennifer Benner
Check out NSVRC’s newest video podcast series “Resilience in Children.” In this two part video podcast series Casey Keene from the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence talks about resilience in children after experiencing trauma. In these videos she explains that children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences can thrive. In part one Casey explains what resilience is and in part two, how to foster resilience in children.
- Feb 07, 2018
- Melissa Powers
I've always loved children’s books and now, as a mother of a toddler, I have become even more enthralled with them. At home we have books in every room, on the floor, on the furniture, and a few on shelves. It warms my heart that my little one loves books as much as I do. Today I wanted to share a few of the stories we have already enjoyed together and a few I will introduce to my kiddo later on. These stories, also held in the NSVRC/PCAR Libraries, are perfect for parents or caregivers to share with their little ones to help introduce and recognize Black History Month.
- Feb 06, 2018
- Tatiana Piper
I am a young, African American woman who has so much pride, dignity and joy in being black. Unfortunately, that pride and joy did not come easily. It was often blocked by insecurities which stemmed from what society thought black should be. As a child my father would declare, “Say it loud and say it proud. I’m black and I’m proud.” Although it would take several times for me to finally find the courage, I would recite it back to him shouting with confidence. Through the continuous teachings of my father as well as being surrounded by strong black role models, I eventually found overflowing love not only for “the culture” but also for myself.