February 15, 2016 Sally Laskey
This is a guest blog post by Eric Stiles, NSVRC Lifespan Project Manager It is towards the end of your shift and you only have an hour left. A new patient comes who needs a forensic examination. You start to shift from your normal routine to the mode of collecting all that you need for […]
February 10, 2016 Karen Stahl
This is a guest post by Karen L. Stahl, NSVRC Technical Assistance Coordinator A study recently released by the CDC confirms what most advocates already know: the realities and trauma of sexual violence are experienced very differently by the many groups of people victimized. The study is welcomed because as accurately noted, there is substantial […]
February 3, 2016 sudharsan.ganesan
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. Download PDF
September 28, 2015 Sally Laskey
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: Seek Truth and Report It Minimize Harm Act Independently Be Accountable and Transparent We have some new tips to support ethical journalism thanks to the excellent […]
August 21, 2014 sudharsan.ganesan
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 […]
August 26, 2013 sudharsan.ganesan
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 […]
August 21, 2012 sudharsan.ganesan
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 […]
August 14, 2012 Jennifer Grove
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. I’ve done this on previous occasions, and it is always a […]
September 12, 2011 sudharsan.ganesan
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. […]
September 1, 2010 sudharsan.ganesan
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 […]