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NSVRC Blogs by Laura Palumbo

Laura Palumbo is Communications Director at the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Laura works on strategic messaging, media engagement and educational materials to promote that prevention is possible. For seven years she had led NSVRC in developing materials for advocates, parents, youth and college students.

La violencia sexual nos afecta a todas las personas. Este recurso explica por qué es importante que todos y todas nos preocupemos por la violencia sexual y tomemos medidas para promover la seguridad y el bienestar de los demás.

Lo que dices importa. Esta hoja de consejos explora la importancia de nuestras palabras y acciones para cambiar actitudes y educar sobre el abuso, la agresión y el acoso sexual.

Sexual violence impacts everyone.This tip sheet explores why it’s important for all of us to care about sexual violence and take steps to promote the safety and well-being of others.

What you say matters. This tip sheet explores the importance of our words and actions in changing attitudes and educating about sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. 

El mes de abril es el mes de concientización sobre la agresión sexual (SAAM, por sus siglas en inglés): es un momento para dirigir nuestra atención al problema generalizado de la violencia sexual y empoderar a las comunidades para que actúen. 

Jayla gives an overview of NSVRC's Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) 2025 campaign:Together We Act, United We Change. Participants: Jayla Murdock, NSVRC Prevention Campaign Specialist Learn more about the SAAM 2025 Campaign SAAM 2025: Weekly Themes to Inspire Action SAAM 2025 Proclamation SAAM Day of Action: April 1 SAAM 2025 Social Media Guidance #30DaysofSAAM2025 Instagram Challenge Download SAAM 2025 Graphics

Join advocates, activists, survivors, and supporters who are getting involved in Sexual Assault Awareness Month #SAAM2025 this April on Instagram. Daily prompts encourage creative ways to raise awareness, educate, and connect with others — plus, you have a chance to win prizes every day you participate.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a time to draw attention to the prevalence of sexual assault and educate individuals and communities about how to prevent it. Use this proclamation as a clear declaration to join advocates and communities across the country in taking action to prevent sexual violence. 

Louie talks with Jim Struve from MenHealing about their work supporting men who are survivors of sexual violence, and how they have adapted their core program to meet the needs of survivors and partner with local rape crisis centers. This episode is part of a series on partnerships that reach and support men who are survivors of sexual violence.  Participants: Louie Marven, Project Coordinator, National Sexual Violence Resource Center Jim Struve, Executive Director, MenHealing Discussed in this episode: MenHealing Voices of Healing videos MenHealing’s podcast Just Healing Working

Louie talks with Jayvon Howard from the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence about a partnership with an LGBTQIA homeless shelter. Jayvon revisits his work at a local program to describe the partnership, the services provided to the LGBTQIA young adults at the shelter, and more.  Participants:  Louie Marven, Project Coordinator, National Sexual Violence Resource Center Jayvon Howard, Manager of Engaging Men Initiatives, Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence Discussed in this episode:  Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence Working with Male Survivors of Sexual Violence