NSVRC Blogs

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.

Self-Care in Times of Distress and Continuous Crisis

November 5, 2020 Laura Palumbo

Practicing self-care is an act of compassion toward healing ourselves and the world around us.

A Measurement Tool Menu for Evaluating Coalition Building

October 29, 2020 sudharsan.ganesan

If you’re feeling overwhelmed in a sea of information about evaluation, this new measurement tool menu is for you.

5 Banned Books on Gender Identity, Sexuality, and Women’s Rights

September 28, 2020 Melissa Powers

Exercise your freedom to read during Banned Books Week with these titles on gender identity, sexuality, and women’s rights.

Longtime treatment provider and collaborator David D’Amora to receive national award

September 3, 2020 sudharsan.ganesan

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

Combing Through My COVID Hair With ACEs Research

September 1, 2020 Sally Laskey

This blog provides a historical look at the uses of research on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and how it sparked new research on resilience and protective factors for youth. 

Making the Connection: Sexual Violence and Oppression Infographic

August 13, 2020 Mo Lewis

We know that how we communicate about sexual violence and health inequities matters. This resource can help us frame the connection between oppression and sexual violence.