NSVRC Blogs

NSVRC Marks 20th Anniversary of Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Shine a Light on Building Safe Online Spaces

March 31, 2021 sudharsan.ganesan

It’s the 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this year’s campaign theme focuses on building safe online spaces. DownloadPDF

COVID-19 and Health Equity Podcast Series

March 24, 2021 Louie Marven

Check out this roundup of each episode in our COVID-19 and Health Equity podcast series.

One in Three: Understanding the Global Issue of Violence Against Women

March 16, 2021 Jennifer Benner

Nearly one in three women globally experience violence according to a new report from the World Health Organization.

A Celebration of Extraordinary Women

March 10, 2021 Melissa Powers

We highlight two children’s books and two adult non-fiction books to help recognize Women’s History Month.

Sexual Assault Survivors Have Unique Housing Needs

January 19, 2021 Jennifer Benner

It is important that service providers understand the connections between sexual violence and housing.

Respect Together’s Statement on the Capitol Insurrection 1/6

January 7, 2021 sudharsan.ganesan

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 […]

Intriguing Characters and Encouraging Reads

December 21, 2020 Melissa Powers

These five books share positive messages and inspiring individuals.

Why Housing Matters for Sexual Assault Survivors

December 16, 2020 Jennifer Benner

Sexual assault may directly impact whether a survivor has access to basic needs, such as a place to live.

Setting Boundaries for the Holidays During a Pandemic

November 23, 2020 Laura Palumbo

Regardless of what others expect, you have the right to decide what is best for you and act on those values.

20 Events That Shaped Sexual Violence Prevention in the Last 20 Years

November 13, 2020 sudharsan.ganesan

Key initiatives, events, and milestones from 2000-2020 that sparked shifts in the public consciousness towards sexual violence and how we can prevent it.