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.
- December 14, 2011
- Sally Laskey
On December 14, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the initial findings of the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS). This initial set of talking points provides information about the sexual violence findings. A brief summary comparing NISVS to previous national surveys is available at: National Research on Sexual Violence A Look to the Future Publish Date 2011
- November 18, 2011
- Sally Laskey
The following talking points provide statistics, resources, and prevention tools to assist with communications about sexual harassment. Publish Date 2011
- November 18, 2011
- Sally Laskey
The following talking points are related to the Jerry Sandusky case from Fall 2011. The sheet provide statistics, warning signs, health effects, resources, and prevention tools to assist with communications about child sexual abuse. Thank you to Arte Sana for providing the Spanish translation. Publish Date 2011
- November 11, 2011
- admin
This paper introduces and discusses a recent policy memo from the U.S. Department of Education that clarifies the distinctions between bullying and harassment and the priorities and responsibilities of school districts, outlines the differences between sexual harassment and bullying, explores the unintended consequences of ignoring the gendered dimensions of bullying and harassment in K-12 schools, and suggests helpful strategies for advocates collaborating with school personnel and students. Read online or download to print. Publish Date 2011
- September 27, 2011
- Ali Mailen Perrotto
This research brief explores the relationship between housing issues, homelessness, and sexual violence. The research reviewed indicates that residents of subsidized housing and people who are homeless experience disproportionate rates of sexual violence. This brief is part of the Housing and Sexual Violence Information Packet. This packet also includes: the National Survey of Advocates on Sexual Violence, Housing, and the Violence Against Women Act; an overview; a fact sheet; an online resource collection; a technical assistance bulletin; and an advocate's guide to housing and sexual
- August 22, 2011
- Ali Mailen Perrotto
This Special Collection brings together selected materials related to preventing and responding to elder abuse, specifically domestic and sexual violence. By focusing specifically on domestic and sexual violence (DV/SV) in later life, this special collection highlights the complexities of older people's DV/SV experiences and emphasizes collaborative and multi-pronged approaches to addressing DV/SV in later life. Learn more on this topic by visiting the Sexual Violence in Later Life Information Packet. View this collection. Publish Date 2010
- August 18, 2011
- Sally Laskey
Safe, affordable housing is not only a basic human right and need; safe, affordable housing is a critical component of the healing process for sexual violence victims and survivors. Too many victims and survivors lose their housing as a result of sexual violence or find themselves trapped in homes where they have to endure further sexual victimization because there are no other affordable, safe options. When public policies and practices are informed by the housing needs of sexual violence victims and survivors, society can do much to alleviate the burden of sexual violence not only on
- August 18, 2011
- Sally Laskey
Several child sexual abuse (CSA) prevention efforts target parents and guardians, given that they are in a unique position to educate and protect their children from sexual victimization. This literature review examines research on prevention efforts targeting parents to support or reject three hypotheses: (1) Prevention efforts intended for parents increase their knowledge of CSA, (2) such prevention efforts motivate parents to educate and protect children from CSA, and (3) such efforts result in lower rates of child sexual victimization. This review is a part of the Child Sexual
- July 12, 2011
- Sally Laskey
This fact sheet provides an overview of key U.S. national research studies currently available on sexual violence with specific attention to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS). Publish Date 2011
- June 29, 2011
- Ali Mailen Perrotto
A collection of resources that provides a grounding for the most relevant information available online about and for rural communities as they build more effective responses to sexual violence. Publish Date 2011