The NSVRC collects information and resources to assist those working to prevent sexual violence and to improve resources, outreach and response strategies. This page lists resources on this website that have been developed by NSVRC staff.
- March 17, 2021
- Chad Sniffen
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and in this episode, we’re exploring this year’s campaign, We Can Build Safe Online Spaces. Listen as NSVRC’s Susan Sullivan explains why 2021 was the right year for this campaign, provides an overview of new resources that allow you to easily host an online SAAM event, and shares other ways you can get involved and make a difference during SAAM. Participants Susan Sullivan, NSVRC Prevention Campaign Specialist Megan Thomas, NSVRC Communications Specialist
- March 16, 2021
- Chad Sniffen
The terms “safe space” and “brave space” are used often in the movement to end sexual violence, but each has their limitations and drawbacks. So, inspired by adrienne maree brown’s Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds, the North Carolina Coalition to End Sexual Assault (NCCASA) proposed a new framework called Emergent Space that would create spaces of growth, learning, and sharing of marginalized experiences. In the sixth episode of our COVID-19 and Health Equity series, listen as NSVRC’s Louie Marven talks with NCCASA’s Montia Daniels, Shareen El Naga, and Chris Croft about
Sexual Assault, Housing and HUD Funding: A Webinar for State and Territory Sexual Assault Coalitions
- March 12, 2021
- Emily Bigger
Sexual assault, abuse, and harassment can be risk factors for homelessness, and homelessness is a risk factor for experiencing rape or sexual assault. Both sexual violence and homelessness are the result of historical and structural oppression, with Black individuals, other people of color, and Indigenous individuals experiencing both homelessness and sexual violence at much higher rates. This webinar will dig into how sexual violence coalitions could use Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding to benefit sexual violence survivors. To learn more about sexual violence and housing see
- March 05, 2021
- Megan Thomas
At least three women have reported sexual harassment by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, as political leaders across the country face similar claims of inappropriate behavior. It is unacceptable to tolerate and excuse sexual harassment and discrimination in politics. Our leaders have the opportunity and responsibility to help support survivors and further the prevention movement in a constructive way. Sexual harassment is a pervasive problem, especially for women. One in two women (49%) and nearly one in five men (18%) have been sexually touched in an unwelcome way (Kearl, 2019). Sexual
- March 03, 2021
- Chad Sniffen
In the fifth episode of our COVID-19 and Health Equity series, NSVRC’s Laura Palumbo talks with Tonjie Reese, a Detroit native, preventionist, storyteller, and creative, about why media literacy is so important and how to shift our approaches to prevention during this pandemic. Participants Laura Palumbo, NSVRC Tonjie Reese, eleven24
- March 01, 2021
- Emily Bigger
Join advocates, activists, survivors, and supporters who are getting involved in 2021 Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April on Instagram. Daily prompts encourage creative ways for you to raise awareness, educate, and connect with others — plus you can win prizes along the way.
- February 24, 2021
- Chad Sniffen
We know that community connectedness is an important part of preventing sexual assault and abuse — but it’s also crucial for preventing all public health issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic. In the fourth episode of our COVID-19 and Health Equity series, we explore how Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado embraced the Navajo value of K’é, which emphasizes kinship and community, as part of their plan to slow the spread of COVID-19. Listen as we talk with Ally Gee, a senior Public Health Major at Fort Lewis College; Dr. Sara Newman, Assistant Professor of Public Health at Fort
- February 18, 2021
- Chad Sniffen
We conclude this two-part episode marking our 20th anniversary as NSVRC’s Laura Palumbo and Yolanda Edrington, along with Karen Baker of the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect and Nancy Hoffman of the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services, look towards the future of the movement. Participants Yolanda Edrington, NSVRC Director Karen Baker, CEO of PCAR Nancy Hoffman, Statewide Coordinator of the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services Laura Palumbo, NSVRC Communications Director
- February 18, 2021
- Chad Sniffen
In part one of a two-part episode marking our 20th anniversary, NSVRC’s Laura Palumbo is joined by Yolanda Edrington, NSVRC’s Executive Director who recently celebrated her four-year work anniversary on the team; Karen Baker, CEO of the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect, which is NSVRC’s sister organization and founder; and Nancy Hoffman, Executive Director of the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services and a former NSVRC Advisory Council Member and Chair. Listen as our guests reflect on some of the big moments that shaped the culture, our movement, and our work
- February 18, 2021
- Chad Sniffen
Online learning is one of the biggest adjustments we’ve had to make due to COVID-19 — not just for students, but also for educators. In the third episode of our COVID-19 and Health series, NSVRC’s Mo Lewis talks with Azure Savage, Monica Schell, and Rebecca Milliman about lessons they have created for online use in Seattle Public Schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants Mo Lewis, NSVRC Azure Savage, Harborview Abuse and Trauma Center Monica Schell, Harborview Abuse and Trauma Center Rebecca Milliman, Harborview Abuse and Trauma Center