Why Housing Matters for Sexual Assault Survivors

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Sexual assault may directly impact whether a survivor has access to basic needs, such as a place to live.
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Regardless of what others expect, you have the right to decide what is best for you and act on those values.
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Practicing self-care is an act of compassion toward healing ourselves and the world around us.
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Sexual Violence and Housing Infographics
Many survivors of sexual assault, abuse, and harassment have complex housing needs.  Experiencing sexual violence can jeopardize a person’s housing, and experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity can increase the risk someone will experience violence. This infographic series for advocates and others servicing sexual assault survivors highlights up to date statistics on the connections between sexual violence,...
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Research Translation
A new analysis on workplace sexual violence has been published, providing a new window into workplace-related sexual violence. This analysis provides information into specific types of sexual violence people have experienced by a workplace-related perpetrator and offers a closer look at the perpetrators of these behaviors. Publish Date July 2020
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The Spring 2020 edition of The Resource focuses on expanding prevention — whether that’s through innovative partnerships, social change initiatives, or new media through which we share survivor stories. In this issue, you’ll find: Tips about partnering with corporations from organizations that have done it successfully A spotlight on the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence’s anti-oppression...
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Even during social isolation, it takes a village to raise a child. Here are some resources on parenting in the time of COVID-19.
Sexual Violence in the Military Infographic
This infographic is an updated version from it’s original release in 2013. It is a visual snapshot of some of the statistics included in the NSVRC publication “Sexual Violence in the Military: A Guide for Civilian Advocates” with updated research from the U.S. Department of Defense and the Office of Inspector General. Publish Date March...
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