Child sexual abuse is a significant but preventable public health problem. Child sexual abuse is an abuse of trust, power, and authority. It is a crime. One in four girls and one in 13 boys will be sexually abused before they turn 18 years old1.
Overview for media and journalists about campus sexual assault.
Overview for journalists and media on people who commit sexual assault and abuse.
This 30-minute course explains why plain language is important for messaging about sexual violence and provides opportunities to practice using plain language.
This 30-minute course explores how the general public understands sexual violence. It provides opportunities to practice reframing messages about sexual violence to get at root causes and ultimately change how people understand it.
This 30-minute course teaches you how to create effective messages about preventing sexual harassment, abuse, and assault. It includes slide visuals, audio narration, and interactive quizzes to help you practice what you learn.
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) commemorates the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April with their “Building Connected Communities” campaign.
How powerful is the media in creating social norms?
In the library world, we believe in the right to read and the freedom for anyone to choose what they want to read, regardless of the content. In recognition of these beliefs, the Respect Together Libraries stand together with other libraries all over the country to support Banned Books Week. This year’s time of recognition runs from September 18-24 2022, with the continued theme from last year of, “Books Unite Us.
Yesterday’s guilty verdict in the trial of R&B singer R. Kelly is a hard-won and symbolic victory for countless Black women and girls who are survivors of sexual abuse and assault. Our thoughts are with the survivors and their families, with the hope that this conviction can be a step towards healing.