- October 24, 2023
- JL Heinze
Highlighted Resource The following resources are a must have for rape crisis centers and advocates to have available in their center to make it easier to understand what a person’s first language is. They can be shown to a survivor who can then point to their language. The use of these tools can minimize the discomfort a survivor may feel when trying to communicate and can take the pressure off them to tell you what language they speak in a way you can understand. Examples like these help streamline the process for identifying the correct interpreter. Language identifier
- August 15, 2023
- JL Heinze
In this webinar, we share our new organizational name and refreshed brand. Respect Together, our new name, was identified and embraced following an extensive rebranding process that engaged the voices and insights of many of our state and national partners. The name, paired with our new tagline “United to end sexual abuse, assault, and harassment”, reflects our commitment to work together with a wide array of partners and allies – in Pennsylvania and across the United States – to disrupt the driving forces behind sexual violence to create and uphold safe, equitable communities
- June 12, 2023
- JL Heinze
This section provides foundational information about the history of movements to end sexual violence and support survivors. It also begins to explore how the movements have evolved. This section provides an opportunity to reflect on the critical intersections of anti-sexual violence work and other social justice work.
- June 12, 2023
- JL Heinze
This section is comprised of three lessons that focus on: 1. establishing group commitments that support a culture of care in the training environment, and 2. discussion of the integral nature of organizational support for staff wellbeing and strong individual self-care practices.
- June 12, 2023
- JL Heinze
This section offers a brief overview of trauma-informed care, focusing on the way it shapes a program’s philosophy, culture, and services. This module will introduce the primary concepts of trauma-informed care with the goal of familiarizing participants with the tenets by which to approach advocacy work. Additional information specific to advocacy practices will be explored later in the training
- May 31, 2023
- JL Heinze
Overview This toolkit was designed to showcase the connection between language access, sexual assault, and other forms of harm, provide state-specific information on linguistic demographics, and provide resources for increasing accessibility for all. Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires that all agencies that receive federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services must take adequate steps to ensure that people with limited English proficiency (LEP) receive the language assistance necessary to allow them meaningful access to services, free of charge. In
- March 23, 2023
- JL Heinze
About Sexual Assault Awareness Month April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The mission of SAAM is to increase public understanding of sexual assault and educate communities on how to prevent it. SAAM commemorates its 21st anniversary with the theme Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands. We know that a single month isn’t enough to address the significant and widespread problem of sexual assault. However, April holds space for the attention, prevention efforts, and survivor support we hope to strengthen and expand throughout the year. Hashtags #SAAM Tag your SAAM-
- March 22, 2023
- JL Heinze
Drawing Connections campaign poster for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2023. For best graphic quality, download the PDF and then print it out.
- October 25, 2021
- JL Heinze
Finding help You are not alone. Even in disasters, help is available. Contact any of the resources below for free and confidential support. You can also learn more about safety and privacy considerations for seeking help online or by phone. Disaster Distress Helpline Call or Text 1.800.985.5990 24/7 free and confidential support for people experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. National Sexual Assault Hotline Call 1.800.656.HOPE (4673) | Online chat 24/7 free and confidential support around sexual harassment, abuse, and assault. National Human
- October 25, 2021
- JL Heinze
Adapting services and outreach during a disaster Disasters require us to re-imagine sexual violence work and how we serve survivors more holistically when people are displaced, isolated, struggling to get basic necessities, or unable to reach traditional services. During the COVID-19 pandemic and other disasters, victim services providers and others have innovated to meet the changing and growing needs of survivors and their communities. This has included online/digital services, creative outreach, and flexible approaches to safety planning, housing, and financial assistance. The lessons