Rural Resources Collection
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
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Sex Offender Registration and Notification Policies for Reducing Sexual Violence against Women, Executive Summary
The executive summary of a research project to determine the effectiveness of preventing sexual offenses after imposing a sex-offender registry requirement in South Carolina briefly discusses the findings. According to the report, first time offenses were reduced, online registries appear to have no impact on recidivism, and failure to register did not predict recidivism.
Publish Date
2011
Existe Ayuda (Help Exists) Toolkit
The Existe Ayuda Toolkit provides a variety of resources and information to help service providers in working with spanish-speaking populations. This project aims to increase cultural competence and accessibility of services. The glossaries, presentations, and
Adolescent Sexual Assault Victims’ Experiences with SANE-SARTs and the Criminal Justice System
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 who made voluntary reports were more likely to stay enaged in the legal system.
The Road Ahead: Unanalyzed Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases
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.
Publish Date
2011
Rape Prevention and Education Program (RPE) Factsheet
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
A Reasoned Approach: Reshaping Sex Offender Policy to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
This report discusses research and knowledge on sexual abusers and sex offenders, including the history of public knowledge around child sexual abuse. It includes information on preventing child sexual abuse through evidence-based and community informed sex offender policy.
Publish Date
2011
The Costs and Consequences of Sexual Violence and Cost-Effective Solutions
This resource is a two-page fact sheet produced by NAESV on the costs and consequences of sexual violence. It includes a general overview of findings from research on the topic, the cost benefits of early intervention, costs for funding sexual assault services, and cost-effective solutions.
Publish Date
2011
Dear Colleague Letter: Sexual Violence
Vice President Biden and Secretary Duncan presented guidelines on legal obligations in addressing sexual violence in school and on campus. The resources include:
Dear Colleague Letter: Sexual Violence (19 p.)
Background, Summary, and Fast Facts Fact Sheet (2 p.)