This guide was produced to inform and inspire ongoing discussion in the field about what it is that defines a rape crisis center. Fifteen states are profiled, with analysis of philosophical approach, clients, advocacy, counseling, and organizational standards.
Publish Date
2011
This technical research report explores the prevalence, context, response, reactions and reporting of various forms of sexual violence on historically black college and university campuses. This research was conducted in an effort to close current gaps in the literature in this topic area.
Read the full technical report and summary.
Publish Date
November 2010
This special issue of Restoration highlights the growing movement to address sexual violence against native women.
Publish Date
June 2010
The occurrence of sexual violence is related to one’s access to safe and affordable housing. This is true for both sexual violence perpetration and vic
timization. Oppression can both heighten risk and compound the barriers that sexual violence victims and survivors encounter in housing arenas.
In 2008, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center partnered with the Victims Rights Law Center, National Sexual Assault Coalition Resource Sharing Project, Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault, University of New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania Community Legal Services to develop and conduct a national survey on housing and sexual violence
Sexual violence and housing are intricately linked by several factors including access to affordable housing, various forms of oppression and sex offend
Safe, affordable, and stable housing can be a protective factor against both sexual violence perpetration and victimization. This two-page fact sheet offers information on the impact of housing costs, housing and various forms of oppression, and how advocates can help.
Focused on the farming industry, the bulletin describes the risk factors for sexual violence for migrant workers, barriers to reporting, legal rights and advocacy strategies.
Publish Date
2007
This bulletin discusses how to engage youth as valued partners in sexual violence prevention work.
Publish Date
2010
This handbook was developed by the Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Task Force. It is designed to assist SARTs in varying degrees of development. It provides recommended practices for responders, information on victim-centered and offender-focused response, as well as sample protocols, policies and resources in Oregon.
Publish Date
July 2009