- Jan 10, 2018
- Megan Thomas
The Global Women’s Institute (GWI) at George Washington University recently selected the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) as one of three recipients of the 2017 Communications X-Change Awards, a global competition designed to exchange information on what works to end violence against women and girls.
- Dec 19, 2017
- Megan Thomas
This song can be uncomfortable for a number of reasons.
- Nov 30, 2017
- Taylor Teichman
by Taylor Teichman, NSVRC Online Resource Specialist
Before you go any further take a deep breath, light a yummy-smelling candle, sip a warm beverage, or just simply sit or stand still for a moment…
- Nov 02, 2017
- Susan Sullivan
Get your gears turning for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2018 with this list of rock star SAAM events from across the country (and one even outside of it!). We checked in with event coordinators to learn about their planning process asked them their advice for first-time SAAM event planners.
Check out the events below, then go forth and plan your own captivating campaign!
Christiana at The Women's Center, Inc. in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.
- Oct 11, 2017
- Megan Thomas
Many are wondering why it took nearly three decades for repeated allegations of sexual harassment and assault by Harvey Weinstein to be taken seriously. This inappropriate behavior was known to employees, journalists and Hollywood corporations, yet a culture of fear and intimidation kept survivors silent. It is clear we must change the way we think about sexual violence and victims.
- Oct 06, 2017
- Susan Sullivan
By Susan Sullivan, Prevention Campaign Specialist for NSVRC and Fiona Burke, Communications Intern for NSVRC
- Sep 27, 2017
- Megan Thomas
Data also suggests some progress in public’s understanding of the challenges tied to reporting campus sexual assault
- Sep 22, 2017
- Maria Jirau-Torres
By Maria Jirau-Torres, MA, Language Access Coordinator for the National Sexual Violence Resource Center
- Sep 22, 2017
- Damary Rodriguez
By Damary Rodriguez, Database and Resource Assistant for the National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Full disclosure: I am supporter of Zahira Kelly’s Patreon.
- Sep 19, 2017
- Susan Sullivan
Lost loved ones, homes, and possessions are a few of the tragedies brought on by hurricanes and flooding. But the hardships don’t stop there. These are five reasons why sexual violence is all too often a part of the pain of a disaster.
The Most Vulnerable Are Left Behind