- Feb 25, 2019
- Laura Palumbo
It is important to recognize the different needs, experiences, and vulnerabilities of survivors in different groups.
- Feb 25, 2019
- Karla Vierthaler
For the last several years, the opioid epidemic has been making headlines with growing frequency. From political podiums to religious pulpits, from Facebook comments to front page news, everyone is talking about people overdosing on opioids and what can be done about it.
- Feb 22, 2019
- Emily Bigger
Harrisburg, PA – It is vital that we hold those who commit sexual harassment, abuse, and assault accountable, regardless of their power, fame, or wealth. After the extensive documentation of abuses inflicted on Black girls and women by R. Kelly, NSVRC is pleased to learn that he is facing criminal charges for some of this conduct.
This case is a reminder that we must listen to and believe the accounts of Black women and girls, who experience sexual violence at higher rates than other groups of women but are often disbelieved and face systemic barriers rooted in oppression.
- Feb 18, 2019
- Melissa Powers
Three book recommendations to check out during Black History Month this February.
- Feb 12, 2019
- Jennifer Benner
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. This round-up provides resources for advocates to help educate teens about teen dating violence.
- Feb 11, 2019
- Louie Marven
Another Black man died in Ed Buck’s apartment. The anti-sexual violence movement needs to speak out.
- Feb 06, 2019
- Sally Laskey
My cat and I are pretty curious creatures. Pete, my cat, is definitely an evaluator at heart.
- Feb 01, 2019
- Damary Rodriguez
The first step to healing is learning about anti-Blackness and how we perpetuate it. Here are a few articles discussing anti-Blackness within different communities of color and some ways to combat it.
- Ene 30, 2019
- Karla Vierthaler
How is the primary prevention of sexual violence linked to substance abuse, and how can we connect both of these public health issues?
- Ene 15, 2019
- Sally Laskey
This is a guest blog post from Mo Lewis, NSVRC Prevention Specialist and Sally J. Laskey, NSVRC Evaluation Coordinator