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Cosby Trial 2017 - Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Allegations

• Jun 06, 2017
• Emily Bigger

In June 2017, comedian Bill Cosby will stand trial for aggravated indecent assault of a woman in his Montgomery County home more than a decade ago. The attached fact sheet provides important context on sexual violence, including victim behavior and trauma, offender dynamics, and the use of drugs and alcohol to perpetrate sexual violence, to members of the media covering the trial and other interested parties.

• Mayo 26, 2017
• Julie Patrick

By Julie Patrick, National Partners Liaison at Raliance

• Abr 03, 2017
• Megan Thomas

As Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) kicks off, new research conducted by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center in partnership with YouGov reveals a strong level of awareness about what acts constitute sexual violence or assault among U.S. adults. Despite higher levels of awareness, men and young adults show lower levels of awareness across all categories of assault, underscoring the need for broader education and awareness around sexual violence.

• Mar 28, 2017
• Jennifer Grove

Earlier this year, the American Journal of Preventative Medicine released research on the cost of rape.  The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study, “Lif

• Mar 24, 2017
• Susan Sullivan

This April, it’s easier than ever to show your support for survivors and for sexual violence prevention.  Check out some of the simple but impactful ways you can get involved below. 

1. Print and Hang a Poster

• Mar 09, 2017
• Jennifer Grove

The NSVRC is pleased to announce the release of a new report, Innovations in Evaluation: A Report on Evaluation in the Field of Sexual Violence Prevention.

• Mar 08, 2017
• mlewis

This blog post was written by Mo Lewis, Prevention Specialist at NSVRC

• Feb 28, 2017
• Maria Jirau-Torres

by Maria Jirau-Torres, MA, Language Access Coordinator for the National Sexual Violence Resource Center

• Feb 20, 2017
• Megan Thomas

Raliance, in partnership with The Poynter Institute for Media Studies, announces the launch of the The RALLYs awards to honor the highest level of journalistic achievement in covering sexual violence. Together these national leaders recognize the importance of sexual violence reporting and the critical role journalists play in educating the public on this widespread, but preventable, issue.

A look at Celia, A Slave

• Feb 15, 2017
• Chad Sniffen

Celia’s story is vividly captured in Celia, a slave, by Melton A. McLaurin.