NSVRC Blogs

The Importance of Data Collection for Violence Against Native American/Alaska Native Women

October 10, 2022 Halle Nelson

The history of indigenous women in this country has been undeniably stained by centuries of brutality at the hands of their oppressors. For too long, laws and policies in the United States have denied Indigenous women the basic human rights of bodily autonomy, self-advocacy, and justice — all of which they are entitled to as […]

NSVRC joins NNEDV in #Every1KnowsSome1 Month-Long National Campaign to Raise Awareness About Domestic Violence

October 7, 2022 NSVRC

Harrisburg, PA — SAAM 2023 planning is well underway, and we are excited to announce our upcoming theme in the coming weeks. As we prepare, we also recognize the significance of violence prevention campaigns taking place in the now. Each year, in October, advocates, survivors and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). […]

Deaf Awareness Month: Reflecting On Audist Barriers in the Sexual Violence Field

September 20, 2022 Halle Nelson

The first American school to teach American Sign Language (ASL) was the Hartford-based Connecticut Asylum for the Education and Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons in 1817 (renamed the American School for the Deaf). While the focus on educating persons with disabilities was groundbreaking at the time, it is clear from the institution’s name alone […]

Censorship Only Divides

September 19, 2022 Melissa Powers

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 […]

Executive Director Kim Alaburda to be honored with national award

August 18, 2022 sudharsan.ganesan

PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Harrisburg, PA — The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) are pleased to honor Kim Alaburda with the 2022 Gail-Burns Smith Award. Alaburda, who is the Executive Director of the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (NMCSAP), will […]

Why is visualizing data vital to sexual violence prevention? Part 2

June 24, 2022 Sally Laskey

We are continuing to explore lessons learned by participants from our effective data visualization training series we conducted with Dr. Stephanie Evergreen. I interviewed a few training participants to hear about how their data storytelling has shifted and the larger impacts they’ve experienced. I had the opportunity to connect with Erin Chambers, Visual Communications Designer […]

Why is visualizing data vital to sexual violence prevention? Part 1

June 24, 2022 Sally Laskey

When the pandemic hit and we weren’t able to meet in person like we usually do with our Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) partners, we realized we needed a new plan.  Part of the new plan included a fantastic partnership with Dr. Stephanie Evergreen to conduct a series of virtual trainings on effective data visualization. […]

Celebrating Juneteenth with Resources of Richness

June 16, 2022 Melissa Powers

June 19, 1865 is a day that is held in high regards for this country, but more importantly for Black people who have come before, those in today’s society, and those who will come in the future. Respect Together is proud to recognize Juneteenth with the knowledge that racism and anti-Black racism is a root cause […]

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom and Black Culture and Strength

June 14, 2022 NSVRC

PCAR/NSVRC are proud to honor Juneteenth. Juneteenth recognizes the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. The day officially became a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. Racism, specifically anti-Black racism, is a root cause of sexual violence. Harmful beliefs that view other groups as lesser — […]

 Non-English PRIDE Resource Library

June 13, 2022 sudharsan.ganesan

Spanish (Español) Niños saludables con el apoyo familiaren español Guia de recursos para salir del closet Aprendiendo el Vocabulario de identidades transgénero ¿Y Ahora Que?  Acogiendo Su Familiar Transgénero HRC Recursos en Español Servicio de Información Legal en Español The Source LGBTQ en Español Glosario de términos LGBT para equipos de atención a la salud […]