Resources by NSVRC

The NSVRC collects information and resources to assist those working to prevent sexual violence and to improve resources, outreach and response strategies. This page lists resources on this website that have been developed by NSVRC staff.

This two page fact sheet provides general information on the impact of sexual violence on survivors, significant others and communities. Publish Date2010

This two page fact sheet provides definitions and facts about sexual violence. Also available in Spanish. Publish Date 2010

The National Resource Sharing Project (RSP) and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) have developed two assessment tools to assist those working with victims of sexual violence in identifying strengths and strategies to improve their practice. The Personal Assessment tool will help individual advocates to reflect on their own services, knowledge, and relationships with […]

The occurrence of sexual violence is related to one’s access to safe and affordable housing. This is true for both sexual violence perpetration and victimization. Oppression can both heighten risk and compound the barriers that sexual violence victims and survivors encounter in housing arenas. This guide is intended to equip advocates with information and resources […]

In 2008, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center partnered with the Victims Rights Law Center, National Sexual Assault Coalition Resource Sharing Project, Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault, University of New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania Community Legal Services to develop and conduct a national survey on housing and sexual violence. This report provides a summary of key survey […]

Sexual violence and housing are intricately linked by several factors including access to affordable housing, various forms of oppression and sex offender management.  This four page document offers information on each of these topics as well as a section on how advocates can help survivors. This bulletin is part of the Housing and Sexual Violence […]

Safe, affordable, and stable housing can be a protective factor against both sexual violence perpetration and victimization. This two-page fact sheet offers information on the impact of housing costs, housing and various forms of oppression, and how advocates can help.  This fact sheet is part of the Housing and Sexual Violence Information Packet. The packet also […]

Sexual violence can affect individuals across the life span, including people in later life. NSVRC has created a series of new resources related to sexual violence in later life. The Sexual Violence in Later Life Information Packet was developed by Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik, Phd, in conjunction with the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.  The packet includes the […]

This two-page document offers information on curricula and manuals, on-line training, special journal editions, videos, and websites. Browse all contents of The Sexual Violence in Later Life Information packet. This packet was developed by Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik, Phd, in conjunction with the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. The packet includes a fact sheet, technical assistance bulletin, technical […]

This document provides analysis on 33 articles from academia and the sexual violence prevention field regarding multiple aspects of sexual violence in later life. Browse all contents of The Sexual Violence in Later Life Information packet. This packet was developed by Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik, Phd, in conjunction with the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. The packet includes […]