Eight Step Advocacy Plan for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Survivors of Sexual Assault: A Guide by Leah Green, with Peggy Chicoine, Stephanie Mathis, and Jennifer Upah-Kyes for Rural Dual/Multi-Service Advocates “This guide is intended for rural sexual assault advocates searching for concrete information on how to work with Deaf and hard of hearing sexual assault...

Just Detention International and the Resource Sharing Project has provided a guide that stresses the importance of in-person work within corrections facilities. “Since the release of national standards to address sexual abuse in detention — as mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) — advocates have been called upon more than ever to assist...

It is important that service providers understand the connections between sexual violence and housing.

Many survivors of sexual assault, abuse, and harassment have housing needs – either due to sexual violence happening in their home, experiencing homelessness, or needing safe housing to heal from the effects of sexual violence. This one-page resource list for advocates, housing providers, and others who serve sexual assault survivors provides general information on the...

Sexual assault may directly impact whether a survivor has access to basic needs, such as a place to live.

Regardless of what others expect, you have the right to decide what is best for you and act on those values.

Practicing self-care is an act of compassion toward healing ourselves and the world around us.

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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,...

This blog provides a historical look at the uses of research on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and how it sparked new research on resilience and protective factors for youth.