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.
- October 29, 2024
- Laura Palumbo
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
- October 22, 2024
- Laura Palumbo
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
- October 15, 2024
- Laura Palumbo
In this episode, we talk with Anne Smith and Diana González about Amplify. Amplify is a national project of the Vermont Network focused on strengthening collective leadership to mobilize a more powerful movement to end gender-based violence. Participants: Sally J. Laskey, Evaluation Coordinator, National Sexual Violence Resource Center Anne Smith, Director of Training and Leadership Development, Vermont Network Diana González, Director of Training, National Center for Learning and Leadership, Vermont Network Discussed in this episode: Amplify Leadership Lab to Uproot Gender
- May 08, 2024
- Laura Palumbo
This discussion guide was designed to help sexual assault coalitions and the rape crisis programs consider if and how to best meet the housing needs of survivors of sexual violence in their communities.
- April 25, 2024
- Laura Palumbo
Emergency Contraception (EC) provides a last chance to prevent an unintended pregnancy after unprotected sex and is an important option for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. This factsheet was created by the American Society for Emergency Contraception (ASEC), NSVRC, and Futures Without Violence to help advocates understand why it is crucial for them to know about EC and ensure all survivors of sexual and domestic violence are given accurate information and timely access.
- April 18, 2024
- Laura Palumbo
Este recurso ofrece información y contexto para ayudar al público a entender cómo los esfuerzos de prevención se pueden ampliar al nivel comunitario. Creado como parte de la campaña "Estableciendo comunidades conectadas" de NSVRC durante el mes de concientización sobre la agresión sexual, este recurso brinda ejemplos de cómo pudiera manifestarse la prevención a nivel comunitario. La prevención a nivel comunitario se refiere a suscitar cambios en factores y condiciones a mayor escala, a fin de reducir la posibilidad de que las personas causen violencia sexual. Estas condiciones a
- April 17, 2024
- Laura Palumbo
Este recurso explora cuáles son los elementos fundacionales de una comunidad conectada y cómo estas conexiones dan protección contra el riesgo de la violencia sexual. Creado como parte de la campaña "Estableciendo comunidades conectadas" de NSVRC durante el mes de concientización sobre la agresión sexual, este recurso brinda ejemplos de cómo pudiera manifestarse la prevención a nivel comunitario. La prevención a nivel comunitario se refiere a suscitar cambios en factores y condiciones a mayor escala, a fin de reducir la posibilidad de que las personas causen violencia sexual. Estas
- March 27, 2024
- Laura Palumbo
This resource gives background and context to help audiences understand how prevention efforts can be expanded to the community level. Developed as a part of NSVRC's Building Connected Communties campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2024, this resource provides examples of what community-level prevention can look like. Community-level prevention means making changes to larger-level factors and conditions to reduce the likelihood that people will perpetrate sexual violence. These broader conditions that can impact an entire community include the physical environment and
- March 27, 2024
- Laura Palumbo
This resource explores what the building blocks of a connected community are and how these connections protect against the risk of sexual violence. Developed as a part of NSVRC's Building Connected Communties campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2024, this resource provides examples of what community-level prevention can look like. Community-level prevention means making changes to larger-level factors and conditions to reduce the likelihood that people will perpetrate sexual violence. These broader conditions that can impact an entire community include the physical environment and
- March 01, 2024
- Laura Palumbo
Join advocates, activists, survivors, and supporters who are getting involved in Sexual Assault Awareness Month #SAAM2024 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.