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January 12, 2018 Sarah Harrison
This is a guest blog post by Sarah Harrison, Anti-Human Trafficking Specialist at the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault. When you start searching the internet for information regarding human trafficking, it is likely that within a few clicks you will run across the term “modern day slavery.” This term has been used by everyone […]
January 11, 2018 sudharsan.ganesan
The Global Women’s Institute (GWI) at George Washington University recently selected the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) as one of three recipients of the 2017 Communications X-Change Awards, a global competition designed to exchange information on what works to end violence against women and girls.
December 20, 2017 sudharsan.ganesan
This song can be uncomfortable for a number of reasons.
November 30, 2017 sudharsan.ganesan
by Taylor Teichman, NSVRC Online Resource Specialist Before you go any further take a deep breath, light a yummy-smelling candle, sip a warm beverage, or just simply sit or stand still for a moment… For survivors and/or those of us who are serving and supporting survivors, it’s that time of year when we may feel […]
November 2, 2017 sudharsan.ganesan
Get your gears turning for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2018 with this list of rock star SAAM events from across the country (and one even outside of it!). We checked in with event coordinators to learn about their planning process asked them their advice for first-time SAAM event planners. Check out the events below, then […]
October 11, 2017 sudharsan.ganesan
Many are wondering why it took nearly three decades for repeated allegations of sexual harassment and assault by Harvey Weinstein to be taken seriously. This inappropriate behavior was known to employees, journalists and Hollywood corporations, yet a culture of fear and intimidation kept survivors silent. It is clear we must change the way we think […]
October 6, 2017 sudharsan.ganesan
By Susan Sullivan, Prevention Campaign Specialist for NSVRC and Fiona Burke, Communications Intern for NSVRC These days when a tragedy occurs – whether in our own communities or across the world – the graphic details make their way into our lives between non-stop news coverage and social media feeds flooded with updates. We may want […]
September 27, 2017 sudharsan.ganesan
Data also suggests some progress in public’s understanding of the challenges tied to reporting campus sexual assault Harrisburg, PA – Today, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center announced the results of a new survey that revealed that adults are more likely to rank legislation requiring universities and colleges to impose stricter penalties as the most […]
September 22, 2017 sudharsan.ganesan
By Maria Jirau-Torres, MA, Language Access Coordinator for the National Sexual Violence Resource Center I live the life of a proud Puerto Rican, Latina woman every day. I think in a way that was shaped and influenced by my Latina Tías, Tíos and “prim@s”, mother, father, history and culture. From the making of Pasteles at Christmas […]
September 22, 2017 Damary Rodriguez
By Damary Rodriguez, Database and Resource Assistant for the National Sexual Violence Resource Center Full disclosure: I am supporter of Zahira Kelly’s Patreon. When you hear the word Latina/x, who comes to mind? Sofia Vergara, Shakira, or maybe Jennifer Lopez? The women mentioned are light-skinned with European or ethnically ambiguous features. While that is the […]
