This resource is a two-page fact sheet produced by NAESV on the costs and consequences of sexual violence.  It includes a general overview of findings from research on the topic, the cost benefits of early intervention, costs for funding sexual assault services, and cost-effective solutions. Publish Date 2011

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...

This report presents national estimates of sexual activity, contraceptive use, and births among males and females 15-19 years of age in the United States in 2006-2008 from the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG). As previous data showed, having first sex at a younger age within the teen years is associated with more negative circumstances...

Dear Engaged Bystander: The front page of the Sunday NY Times had a story titled “Rethinking Sex Offender Laws for Youths Showing Off Online.” There is so much to say on this issue. First, it never makes sense to apply laws developed for adults directly onto adolescents and children. The reasons an adult downloads or...

This series of four guides was originally developed for OVC and the grantees who received funding to serve victims of human trafficking. The guides have since been adapted for use by other grantees and organizations that provide programs for victims of any type of crime. The guides include: Guide to Performance Measurement and Program Evaluation...

This 20th annual World Report summarizes human rights conditions in more than 90 countries and territories worldwide. It reflects extensive investigative work undertaken in 2009 by Human Rights Watch staff, usually in close partnership with human rights activists in the country in question. World Report 2010   Publish Date January 2010

This directory brings together many of the currently available resources and initiatives related to child sexual abuse prevention, providing descriptions of organizations, programs, projects, and a wide range of resources. It offers user-friendly icons to assist you in locating specific types of resources. This 264-page manual also features category indices, resource bibliographies, and highlights related...

This technical assistance bulletin is intended to support counselors and advocates in providing quality counseling services to child sexual assault victims.  The bulletin includes an overview of counseling guidelines and developmentally appropriate interventions.   Publish Date 2006

This report published by the Justice Policy Institute explores the negative impact that state compliance with the Adam Walsh Act will have on youth, communities, and states.  Registering Harm: How Sex Offense Registries Fail Youth Communities Publish Date 2008

This packet was created for service providers who work with children and parents and offers strategies and resources for building the protective factors associated with child abuse prevention. Promoting Healthy Families in Your Community Publish Date 2008