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Taylor Swift and the Dangers of Deepfake Pornography
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As Taylor Swift has recently become a victim of deepfake pornography, this blog examines the phenomenon, its origins, how it harms victims, and what can be done about it.

Respect Together Looks Back on Highlights from 2023
Respect Together Looks Back on Highlighsts from 2023

NSVRC is proud to be a main division of Respect Together along with our statewide partners at the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR). Collectively, we look back on 2023 and share some key highlights and outcomes of our work this past year, 

Check out Respect Together's 2023 Year-End Review

Housing and Prevention Podcast Series
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These four episodes are part of a series on housing for prevention that we co-created with the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence. Our organizations collaborate on an initiative that supports advocates in meeting the housing needs of survivors. And, in reflecting on that work together, we became eager to talk about the ways that housing is also a tool for preventing violence.

 

Your Top 12 Podcast Listens: Looking Back and Moving Forward
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Last year was an exciting year for NSVRC, but particularly for our NSVRC podcast series! With almost 12,000 listeners this past year, we are excited to see that our conversations are continuing to be heard and shared. We look forward to continuing these meaningful conversations with you throughout 2024. Check out the top 12 podcasts you listened to in 2023! 

 

Sex Ed: Teaching Porn Literacy

 

A Legacy of Leadership: Celebrating Karen Baker’s Retirement and Welcoming Yolanda Edrington as Respect Together’s New CEO 
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Transitions mark pivotal moments that shape the trajectory of an organization. Today, we share with our esteemed Respect Together community a significant milestone in our journey – a moment of both reflection and anticipation.  

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

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

SAAM 2024: Building Connected Communities
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts every person in the community. SAAM aims to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it. 

From the Library: Social Justice Booklist for Children
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The NSVRC Library highlights parts of its collection that promote diversity, equity, and feminism to children.

Racial History, Equity, and Progress at NSAC® Plenary Sessions
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NSVRC looks back at NSAC 2023 Plenary Sessions and the moments that emphasized racial equity and restorative justice.

Part 2 - How Black Social Media Spaces Shape How We Talk About Sexual Harassment, Assault, and Abuse

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NSVRC talks with Feminista Jones about how Black social media spaces guide cultural reaction to, and understanding of, sexual violence.