NSVRC Blogs

SAAM 2025 Day of Giving

April 25, 2025 Laura Palumbo

Tuesday April 29, 2025: Stand With Survivors. Support Prevention.  April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)— a time to raise awareness, support survivors, and take action to prevent sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. This year’s theme is “Together We Act, United We Change.” It’s a reminder that we all have a role to play in creating […]

New Bilingual Resources to Build Understanding and Spark Change

April 24, 2025 Laura Palumbo

Each April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) offers a powerful opportunity to not only affirm our efforts to prevent sexual abuse, assault, and harassment alongside our partners and fellow advocates—but also to to educate and welcome new voices to the movement.  At NSVRC we believe education is an essential foundation to not only understanding sexual […]

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act

April 18, 2025 NSVRC

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of March of 2021 provided millions of dollars in funding for rape crisis centers to help support sexual assault survivors and continued delivery of victim support services. The funds allocated by ARP are intended to provide much-needed assistance including: counseling, mobile advocacy, telehealth, teletherapy, peer support,temporary housing, rental assistance, […]

Coloring for Change: New SAAM 2025 Coloring Pages in English and Spanish

April 17, 2025 Laura Palumbo

As a part of our Together We Act, United We Change campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) 2025, we’re excited to release three new coloring pages available in English and Spanish. The pages are designed to spark conversations, inspire reflection, and engage people of all ages in the movement to prevent sexual abuse, assault, […]

Host A Screening: An Army of Women

April 16, 2025 Laura Palumbo

Host a screening of the new film AN ARMY OF WOMEN with your community. AN ARMY OF WOMEN had its world premiere at SXSW in March 2024, and as of April 2025, it is available in select US and UK theaters to commemorate Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  A group of women in Austin, Texas, join […]

National Sexual Violence Resource Center Recognizes Leaders in Sexual Violence Prevention With 2025 Visionary Voice Awards

April 15, 2025 Laura Palumbo

Honorees include advocates, survivors, lawmakers, and more HARRISBURG, PA – The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today 18 recipients of its 2025 Visionary Voice Awards. These honorees represent a wide range of disciplines from across the country and were selected for their outstanding work toward preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. This year’s […]

Video PSA for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2025

April 1, 2025 Laura Palumbo

Sexual assault awareness and prevention starts with all of us. The Together We Act, United We Change PSA, part of NSVRC’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) 2025 campaign, showcases the power of working together to create a safer world for all. This impactful PSA features a diverse group of leaders and advocates from various sectors. […]

In 24th Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign, NSVRC Encourages Unity in Working Together to Prevent Sexual Violence

April 1, 2025 Laura Palumbo

Supporters are invited to participate on social media and share a photo wearing teal on the April 1st “Day of Action” HARRISBURG, PA – The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) commemorates the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April with their “Together We Act, United We Change” campaign. The campaign highlights the […]

Tips for College Campuses During SAAM 2025

March 19, 2025 Halle Nelson

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is more than just a monthly observance. It’s a time to demonstrate a willingness to learn about sexual violence, spread awareness in one’s community, show support for survivors you do know and have yet to meet, and ensure that the conversations had during April are part of an ongoing conversation […]

Respect Together 2024 Year in Review

March 10, 2025 NSVRC

Collectively, Respect Together and our main divisions, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect, have accomplished so much this past year. Our community, supporters, and partners play an integral role in each of our successes. This Year in Review reflects on some key highlights and outcomes of this past […]