Press Releases

National award honors Dr. Alissa Ackerman and Casey Ballinger for outstanding contributions to preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment

• Aug 05, 2024
• Laura Palumbo

For the first time, the Gail Burns-Smith Award honors two advocates who are bridging support for survivors with treatment for those who cause sexual harm.

Declaración de Respect Together sobre la anulación de la condena por violación de Harvey Weinstein por parte de la Corte de Apelaciones de Nueva York

• May 07, 2024
• Laura Palumbo

Contacto para los medios: Laura Palumbo
877-739-3895 ext. 128; media@respecttogether.org  

Respect Together Statement on New York Appeals Court Over-turning Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction

• Apr 25, 2024
• Laura Palumbo

Media contact: Laura Palumbo
877-739-3895 ext. 128; media@respecttogether.org  

Jennifer Grove is Announced as the New Chief Operating Officer of NSVRC

• Apr 22, 2024
• Laura Palumbo

Longtime advocate and subject matter expert on the prevention of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment will lead the National Sexual Violence Resource Center

HARRISBURG, PA—The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today that Jennifer Grove will be the new Chief Operating Officer of Respect Together's national division, NSVRC. Grove will replace former NSVRC COO Yolanda Edrington, who was named Chief Executive Officer of Respect Together last December. 

National Sexual Violence Resource Center Recognizes Leaders in Sexual Violence Prevention With 2024 Visionary Voice Awards

• Apr 16, 2024
• Laura Palumbo

Honorees include advocates, journalists, survivors, lawmakers, and more

HARRISBURG, PA – The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today 28 recipients of its 2024 Visionary Voice Awards. These honorees represent a wide range of disciplines from across the country and were selected for their outstanding work toward preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.

In 23rd Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign, NSVRC Calls for Building Connected Communities to Prevent Sexual Violence

• Mar 28, 2024
• Laura Palumbo

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) commemorates the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April with their “Building Connected Communities” campaign.

Yolanda Edrington is announced as the new Chief Executive Officer of Respect Together

• Dec 11, 2023
• Laura Palumbo

Longtime Harrisburg local and community activist takes the helm of leading national anti-violence organization based in Central PA

NSVRC Awarded $500,000 to increase the capacity of organizations serving survivors of sexual assault nationwide

• Oct 24, 2023
• Laura Palumbo

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) was awarded $500,000 as one of two Sexual Assault Capacity Building Centers that will work to improve trauma-informed, developmentally sensitive, and culturally relevant services for survivors of dating violence, domestic violence, and sexual assault nationwide.

Principal and Founder JAC Patrissi to be honored with national award

• Aug 23, 2023
• Laura Palumbo

HARRISBURG, PA – The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA) are pleased to honor JAC Patrissi with the 2023 Gail-Burns Smith Award. Patrissi, who is the Principal and Founder of Growing a New Heart and Co-Founder of A Call For Change, will receive the award during the 2023 National Sexual Assault Conference®. 

Respect Together Unites National Efforts to End Sexual Abuse, Assault, and Harassment

• Aug 15, 2023
• Laura Palumbo

Today Respect Together, a new brand uniting nationwide efforts to end sexual abuse, assault, and harassment, was announced. Respect Together unites under one name the continuing operation of its two major divisions – the re-named Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR), focusing on advocacy in Pennsylvania, and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), which provides resources and prevention strategies at the national level.