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September 19, 2017 sudharsan.ganesan
Lost loved ones, homes, and possessions are a few of the tragedies brought on by hurricanes and flooding. But the hardships don’t stop there. These are five reasons why sexual violence is all too often a part of the pain of a disaster. The Most Vulnerable Are Left Behind Individuals with physical disabilities, homeless residents, […]
September 19, 2017 Mo Lewis
By Mo Lewis, Prevention Specialist for the National Sexual Violence Resource Center Evaluation is an important part of our work – it can show us where we excel and where we need to make changes. It can also let us know if we are creating the changes we are hoping to see with our prevention […]
September 15, 2017 sudharsan.ganesan
A guest post from Alissa Mailen Perrotto, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Sexual Assault Resource & Counseling Center of Lebanon and Shuylkil Counties, and former Contract Liaison for the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect. Each year from September 15 to October 15 the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. The celebration spans a number […]
August 23, 2017 Laura Palumbo
As you or your children prepare to head back to school, it’s important to understand your rights under Title IX. You may have heard a lot about Title IX lately, and you might have some questions about what it is and what it does. We’ve rounded up some information on the basics of Title IX. […]
July 25, 2017 sudharsan.ganesan
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July 17, 2017 sudharsan.ganesan
By Kristen Houser, Chief Public Affairs Officer of NSVRC and PCAR Following the announcement of a mistrial in Bill Cosby’s criminal trial, we’re reminded that while the criminal justice system is an important venue for survivors to seek justice and healing, it cannot be the only one — and it cannot become more effective in […]
June 17, 2017 Laura Palumbo
“All Americans accused of a crime are entitled to a trial by a jury of their peers. That right is essential to our criminal justice system, and the standard of evidence that must be met for a criminal conviction is by necessity quite high. In fact, the high standard of evidence required for criminal convictions […]
June 16, 2017 sudharsan.ganesan
Netflix docu-series The Keepers dives into the unsolved murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik, a beloved young English teacher at an all-girls Catholic high school in the sixties. The series begins with a look at the amateur investigation that two of Sister’s Cathy’s former students are leading in an attempt to solve the murder and find […]
June 9, 2017 Laura Palumbo
High-profile cases in the media are an opportunity to educate the public about the realities of sexual assault. NSVRC provides expert context and research for reporters to cover sexual violence with context and credibility. Every victim responds to sexual assault differently. Some victims may tell others they were sexually assaulted right away, but most do […]
June 9, 2017 sudharsan.ganesan
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) are pleased to honor Patty Wetterling with the 2017 Gail-Burns Smith Award. Wetterling, who is the co-founder of the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center and Team H.O.P.E., will receive the award during the 2017 National Sexual Assault Conference held […]