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. R. Kelly committed abuse for decades,...

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We are outraged, disheartened, frustrated, and hurt on behalf of all survivors following the decision rendered today by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in the appeal of Bill Cosby’s 2018 conviction on three counts of aggravated indecent assault.   Today’s decision reflects the vast challenges survivors face when they share their experiences of sexual harassment, abuse, and assault in...

We honor Juneteenth as a celebration of freedom and Black culture and strength.

We once again affirm racial justice is critical to our work and all efforts to address and end sexual violence.

We’re honored to present this year’s Visionary Voice Awards to these change makers who are committed to supporting survivors and preventing sexual violence.

Respect Together’s Statement on the Capitol Insurrection 1/6 Yesterday we saw events that demonstrate systemic racism, sexism, and the dangerous attitudes  and behaviors that undermine efforts to end sexual violence play out in real time. While  we respect the right to protest, which our Constitution guarantees, we condemn the use of  force and violence to...

We are pleased to recognize David D’Amora for his trailblazing work to bridge the fields of sex offender treatment and victim advocacy.

Chrystul Kizer is a sex trafficking survivor whose self-defense and survival was criminalized.

NSVRC announced today 24 recipients of its 2020 Visionary Voice Awards.