NSVRC Blogs

Connecting Sexual Violence and Addiction May be Crucial in Addressing the Opioid Epidemic

March 29, 2018 Karla Vierthaler

It’s critical that we understand the connection between addiction and sexual violence.

Persistence is Power

March 27, 2018 Melissa Powers

March seems to be a bear this year, bringing with it continuous snow in the East. I stand hopeful for signs of new sprouting things and the onset of all things green!

How You Can Get Your Workplace Involved in SAAM

March 19, 2018 sudharsan.ganesan

Workplaces are important aspects of our society – places with cultures of their own that can play a large role in promoting healthy communities for both employees and those who patronize the business. And with the #MeToo movement shining a light on the prevalence of workplace sexual harassment, there has never been a better time […]

Raliance Awards Over Half a Million Dollars in Third Round of Grants to Prevent Sexual Violence

February 26, 2018 sudharsan.ganesan

Raliance, a national collaborative committed to ending sexual violence in one generation, announced today the eleven recipients of grants totaling more than $515,000 that will fund promising efforts across the country to prevent sexual assault.

The Connection Between Eating Disorders and Sexual Violence

February 26, 2018 Laura Palumbo

In honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we’re shining a light on the intersection of these two issues.

USA TODAY Survey in Partnership with NSVRC Reveals Shocking Extent of Sexual Misconduct in Hollywood

February 21, 2018 Laura Palumbo

New survey of 843 women in the entertainment industry found 94% say they’ve experienced harassment or assault. Working in partnership with NSVRC, The Creative Coalition, and Women in Film and Television, USA TODAY surveyed 843 women who work in the entertainment industry in a variety of roles (producers, actors, writers, directors, editors and others) and […]

#MeToo: Voice of the Black Man

February 13, 2018 Damary Rodriguez

The #MeToo movement has been empowering to survivors of sexual violence. Tarana Burke founded #MeToo to “help survivors of sexual violence, particularly young women of color from low wealth communities, find pathways to healing.” As an advocate, I have seen few black women advocates and survivors, and encountered even fewer black men involved in the […]

Resilience Video Podcast Series

February 13, 2018 Jennifer Benner

Check out NSVRC’s newest video podcast series “Resilience in Children.” In this two part video podcast series Casey Keene from the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence talks about resilience in children after experiencing trauma. In these videos she explains that children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences can thrive.  In part one Casey explains […]

Tiny but Mighty Activists

February 7, 2018 Melissa Powers

I’ve always loved children’s books and now, as a mother of a toddler, I have become even more enthralled with them. At home we have books in every room, on the floor, on the furniture, and a few on shelves. It warms my heart that my little one loves books as much as I do. […]

Karen Baker named new Chief Executive Officer of PCAR/NSVRC

January 22, 2018 sudharsan.ganesan

The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center announced that Karen Baker will take the helm of the longest-standing anti-sexual assault coalition in the country on March 1. Baker will replace CEO Delilah Rumburg, who recently announced her retirement after serving PCAR/NSVRC for more than two decades.