The Victims’ Assistance Legal Organization (VALOR) was founded in 1979 as a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the legal rights of crime victims in the civil, criminal, and juvenile justice systems. VALOR has provided leadership on research and reform in the areas of restitution, child abuse, juvenile justice, sentencing, and parole, and has served,...

The Urban Institute conducts research, program evaluation, and policy analysis on a broad range of social, economic and governance issues. These issues range from education and health care policy to criminal justice and housing. Its research on sexual violence focuses on services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and sexual assault; civil,...

IPRC’s mission is to build the field of injury prevention and control through a combination of interdisciplinary scholarly approaches to research, intervention and evaluation, and through training the next generation of researchers and practitioners.

The Tribal Law and Policy Institute is a Native American owned and operated non-profit corporation organized to design and deliver education, research, training and TA programs which promote the enhancement of justice in Indian country and the health, well-being, and culture of Native peoples.

In addition to representing countless sexual assault survivors in their civil claims against perpetrators and other responsible persons and businesses, KW&R works to educate and train advocates, counselors, and others to be prepared to address survivors interested in pursuing legal action. They do so primarily through seminars and written materials.

The Sexual Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS) is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to affirming that sexuality is a natural and healthy part of life. SIECUS develops, collects, and disseminates information, promotes comprehensive education about sexuality, and advocates the right of individuals to make responsible sexual choices.

Sexual Assault Training & Investigations (SATI) provides effective, victim centered, multi-disciplinary training and expert consultation regarding crimes of sexual assault. SATI goals are to: provide cross training for all disciplines with an emphasis on the law enforcement investigation and proper police responses; counter crimes of sexual assault by ensuring a coordinated, competent, and effective response...

Sexual Assault Report is an independent newsletter bringing together ideas from experts to keep readers current on legal developments and strategies, medical and psychological research. SAR also presents other programs and innovations on sexual assault that help to support those protecting, assisting, counseling and treating the victims of sexual assault and for enforcement officials, prosecutors,...

SESAME (Stop Educator Sexual Abuse, Misconduct and Exploitation) works as a voice for the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment of students by teachers and other school staff. This national organization increases public awareness, fosters recovery of victims and survivors, and promotes effective policies and legislation.