NSVRC Blogs

A look at Celia, A Slave

February 15, 2017 sudharsan.ganesan

Celia’s story is vividly captured in Celia, a slave, by Melton A. McLaurin.

Our Commitment to Racial Justice

January 25, 2017 NSVRC

Committing to racial justice propels sexual violence prevention work forward and helps to dismantle power imbalances that have long-existed in the United States. 

Facing Race: Reflections

December 7, 2016 sudharsan.ganesan

This post was written by the NSVRC’s Julie Patrick, National Partners Liaison at Raliance. Every two years Facing Race: The Center for Racial Justice Innovation hosts Race Forward, a national conference for racial justice movement capacity building. November’s event in Atlanta was billed as the largest multiracial, inter-generational space for organizers, advocates, educators, creatives, and other leaders. […]

Unacceptable Comments Illustrate Need for Change Across Our Culture

October 10, 2016 sudharsan.ganesan

We all have a role to play in preventing sexual violence, and that includes our leaders.

Nationally recognized expert in child sexual abuse prevention Joan Tabachnick receives national honor for prevention and bridging work

September 1, 2016 sudharsan.ganesan

September 1, 2016 Laura Palumbo, Communications Director National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) 877-739-3895, ext. 128; lpalumbo@nsvrc.org PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ENOLA, Pa. – The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) are pleased to honor Joan Tabachnick with the Gail Burns-Smith Award. Tabachnick, a […]

For Some Patients, There is a Correlation Between Sexual Trauma and Disordered Eating

June 27, 2016 Dr. Rachel L. Levine

Much like sexual assault, eating disorders often are misunderstood and their effects are underestimated.

Catching our Breath

February 15, 2016 Sally Laskey

This is a guest blog post by Eric Stiles, NSVRC Lifespan Project Manager It is towards the end of your shift and you only have an hour left. A new patient comes who needs a forensic examination. You start to shift from your normal routine to the mode of collecting all that you need for […]

Stepping Up and Standing Back

February 10, 2016 Karen Stahl

This is a guest post by Karen L. Stahl, NSVRC Technical Assistance Coordinator A study recently released by the CDC confirms what most advocates already know: the realities and trauma of sexual violence are experienced very differently by the many groups of people victimized. The study is welcomed because as accurately noted, there is substantial […]

Cosby hearing affirms the need for change

February 3, 2016 sudharsan.ganesan

Today, Kristen Houser, Chief Public Affairs Officer of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, released a statement on changing public perceptions of sexual assault.

Calling all Journalists

September 28, 2015 Sally Laskey

This is a guest blog post by Sally J. Laskey, NSVRC Outreach Director and prevention enthusiast The Society of Professional Journalists outlines the following four principles for ethical journalism: Seek Truth and Report It Minimize Harm Act Independently Be Accountable and Transparent We have some new tips to support ethical journalism thanks to the excellent […]