Nearly 1 in 5 women (18.3%) and 1 in 71 men (1.4%) in the United States have been raped at some time in their lives, including completed forced penetration, attempted forced penetration, or alcohol/drug facilitated completed penetration.

In the first part of a two-part conversation, we discuss foundational concepts of gender and common reactions to sexual assault.

Listen to learn more about how advocates can support male survivors who are formerly incarcerated.

Judy King Smith Executive Director, Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center, West Virginia Foundation for Rape, Information, and Services Judy King Smith is a native of West Virginia, born in Fairmont and raised in Morgantown. She obtained her B.A. in Sociology from Fairmont State University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from West Virginia University....

In the first episode of this series, you’ll learn some of the common ways men express trauma, .

In this episode, we discuss how a sexual assault program’s name may or may not make it accessible to male survivors.

This episode highlights economic barriers and racial justice issues, plus tips for advocates on hotline services and more.

Learn how to practice digital consent, intervene when we see harmful content or behaviors, and ensure that online spaces — whether they be workspaces, classrooms, social media platforms, or otherwise — are respectful and safe.

Foundations play a critical role in supporting efforts to address gender-based violence, yet little research has been conducted on the level or type of funding in the U.S. Spurred by the paucity of data and analysis, the Ms. Foundation for Women undertook a multi-pronged study to measure the scope, focus and impact of funding in...

We Can Build Online Safe Spaces campaign poster for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2021. For best graphic quality, download the PDF and then print it out.