- August 24, 2015
- mszymanski
The serial perpetration hypothesis — which suggests that a small number of men perpetrate the vast majority of rapes, and that these men perpetrate multiple rapes over time — has played an important role in the field of rape prevention as a model of sexual violence, especially raising awareness of rapists who have not been identified by the criminal justice system. A 2015 study published in JAMA Pediatrics, A Trajectory Analysis of the Campus Serial Rapist Assumption, raises questions about the serial perpetrator hypothesis. Although it is clear that a subset of perpetrators do commit
- July 28, 2015
- mszymanski
Esta guía está diseñada para los Intercesores/as de programas de agresion sexual que trabajan con los padres sin ofender y / o cuidadores de niños que han sufrido asalto sexual. Las sugerencias y estrategias están destinadas para su uso con los niños bajo la edad de 13 años. En inglés Publish Date 2015
- April 27, 2015
- mszymanski
The Spring/Summer 2015 edition of The Resource shines a spotlight on campus sexual assault. Included in the special campus section are the following articles: 'The Hunting Ground': An interview with filmmaker Amy Ziering reveals it wasn't difficult to find survivors of campus sexual violence who wanted to tell their stories for the documentary film. "The sad thing is, there are way too many survivors," Ziering said. Director's Viewpoint: Karen Baker, Director of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, talks about a busy Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April 2015, the theme of
- October 24, 2014
- mszymanski
The 2014 Fall & Winter edition of The Resource celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act. Vice President Joe Biden recently deemed VAWA his “proudest legislative achievement.” In an article inside this issue, a legal advocate gives an inside look at what it was like to work on the second iteration of the landmark legislation in 1998. Other topics covered in this issue include: Primary prevention: It’s for everyone, so how can we make getting started more accessible? Community Voices: We asked members of the anti-sexual violence movement to tell us their favorite
- September 17, 2014
- mszymanski
This guide focuses on adapting advocacy skills to help young people who experience homelessness and sexual violence build resiliency and lessen their traumas. It has three aims: (a) to provide an overview for the intersections between identity, trauma experiences, and resiliency among youth who are homeless; (b) to highlight core skills and techniques for advocates; and (c) to discuss how to tailor these skills in order to improve services for youth who identify as LGBTQ. Also available is an infographic, Homeless Youth & Sexual Violence, which illustrates statistics that show the link
- September 15, 2014
- mszymanski
Young people who are homeless also often are sexually assaulted. You can help by listening to youth who have been harmed by homelessness and sexual violence. Your support can make a positive difference in their lives over time. This updated infographic is a companion piece to the guide, Linking the Roads: Working with Youth Who Experience Homelessness and Sexual Violence. For more about the topic of homelessness, access the Housing and Sexual Violence Information Packet and the Link Between Housing & Sexual Violence infographic. This document may have out of date or imprecise
- April 30, 2014
- mszymanski
The 2014 Spring & Summer edition of The Resource features a cover story on campus sexual assault written by the Clery Center For Security On Campus. The article provides details on recent amendments to the Jeanne Cleary Act and how policy can be used to help protect the well-being of students. In the same vein, The University of Oregon has students talking about consent with its SexPositive cellphone app, which has been downloaded more than 10,000 times. Other topics covered in this issue include the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, how to protect victims’ privacy when
- January 09, 2014
- mszymanski
Una guía para jóvenes sobre el activismo, la sexualidad saludable y la prevención de la violencia sexual. En inglés. Publish Date January 2014
- January 09, 2014
- mszymanski
Un recurso acerca de la sexualidad orientada por el trauma para jóvenes que están aprendiendo sobre los límites y las relaciones. En inglés. Publish Date January 2014
- January 09, 2014
- mszymanski
Guía dirigida a personas adulas y organizaciones sobre cómo desafiar el adultismo y apoyar a l@s jóvenes. En inglés. Publish Date January 2014