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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.

This exercise focuses TalkingCover on increasing a parent’s comfort and knowledge when talking to their child about sex. In Spanish. Publish Date January 2013

Esta herramienta sugiere cómo madres y SpanParents padres pueden comprender mejor el desarrollo infantil saludable, crear ambientes seguros y apoyar a los niños y las niñas en sus vidas. En inglés. Publish Date January 2013

This tool explores how ParentsCover parents can better understand healthy childhood development, create safe environments and support the children in their lives. In Spanish. Publish Date January 2013

Esta herramienta se centra en como todas las personas adultas de una comunidad pueden apoyar los esfuerzos por prevenir el abuso sexual infantil y promover ambientes más saludables para niñas, niños y adolescentes. En inglés. Publish Date January 2013

This tool focuses on how all CommunitiesCover adults in a community can support child sexual abuse prevention efforts and promote healthier environments for children. In Spanish.  Publish Date January 2013

Esta herramienta brinda SpanOverview una visión general del desarrollo sexual saludable de niñas y niños. Sugiere conductas y habilidades apropiadas a la edad, además de proporcionar información que apoya el desarrollo sano. En inglés. Publish Date January 2013

Sexual violence is a complex topic, and journalists reporting on it should be aware that the process can be different from reporting on other crime-related stories. Some survivors may want to talk with the media, while others may not. Remember this is a social justice issue, so there are plenty of story angles and not all include interviewing survivors. Regardless of the angle, infusing stories with data and background information puts this issue into context. Here are some tips for reporters to consider when talking with survivors of sexual violence. Publish Date 2013, 2015

This is the final report from the NSVRC’s three-year National Prevention Strengths and Needs Assessment Project, and provides a summary of the work completed during the third year of the assessment as well as a synthesis of major themes across the three-year project. The major activities of the Year 3 assessment were the completion of a national survey comparison of findings to the Year 1 survey.  You can find the 2 previous reports here: NSVRC Prevention Assessment: Year 1 Report National Strengths and Needs Assessment (NSVRC, 2010) NSVRC Prevention Assessment: Year 2 Report

This sample letter to the editor was created for use and adaptation for OVW Rural Grantees in order to support the Let's Talk About It Rural Pubic Service Announcement Campaign. Publish Date 2012

Negative health outcomes of sexual assault afflict all sexes, stemming from both childhood and adult sexual traumas. This research brief can help stakeholders, including sexual assault advocates and health care providers, understand the ways that sexual victimization can trigger or exacerbate physical and mental health conditions. Publish Date October 2012