This research report discusses the outcomes of a study conducted to understand the help-seeking patterns of behavior among teens who experienced sexual assault and reported it.  The study found patterns in reporting, including reports that were voluntary, reports that were involuntary, and reports prompted by the circumstances of the assault.  The research suggests that teens...

This NIJ special report outlines the issue of untested sexual assault kits that remain in law enforcement custody and evidence rooms and the impact that these kits have on communities and sexual assault response.  The report addresses victim notification and protocol when a kit is sent for testing and appropriate follow up. Read this special report....

This guide aims to build on existing tools and encourage health care providers to conduct full assessments with patients to encourage interventions that provide adequate treatments and recommendations for survivors of sexual violence. Publish Date 2011

This four-page fact sheet provides an overview of the U.S. National Rape Prevention and Education Program (RPE) including information on purpose, scope, and impact.  Publish Date 2011

This publication is provided as a starting point for professional organizations and educational institutions to prepare their helping professionals, including doctors, dentists, nurses, veterinarians, and beyond, to develop the skills and competencies needed to meet the needs of individuals who may have experienced abuse and violence. Publish Date

A one page fact sheet on the prevention on teen dating violence, intimate partner violence, and sexual violence.  This resource discusses the prevalence of these types of violence as a public health issue that is preventable.  It also discusses some current initiatives and plans for the future. Link to publication. Publish Date 2011

This report discusses the value and benefits of rethinking violence prevention.  It suggests an approach that identifies and deconstructs root causes of violence.  Of particular interest in this report is the discussion of the predictability of violence on a community or population wide level. View the full report. Publish Date

This two page fact sheet provides general information on the impact of sexual violence on survivors, significant others and communities. Publish Date 2010

This bulletin provides an overview of recommendations from survivors and reseachers about how to improve survivors’ experiences when interacting with the healthcare system.  Specific roles for advocates are discussed. Healthcare Issues and Survivors of Sexual Violence Publish Date 2010

This document aims to provide information for policy-makers and planners to develop data-driven and evidence-based programmes for preventing intimate partner and sexual violence against women. Publish Date 2010