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 National Institute of Justice Special Report addresses the question of why backlogs of DNA evidence awaiting testing persist even after the federal government has provided hundreds of millions of dollars to eliminate them. Answering this question requires understanding both what a backlog is and how backlogs can be reduced; this report provides that understanding....

This guide provides information on developing gender literate sexuality education designed for policymakers, curriculum developers, and educators in order to develop sexuality/HIV education materials that also teach critical thinking about gender norms and roles.  Publish Date 2009

This online guide provides:  • An overview of the OJP grant process for competitive and non-competitive programs; • Tips on how to find funding opportunities and write strong applications; • A description of the application review process and; • Links to other resources, including the OJP Financial Guide and sample application materials. Publish Date 2010

This guide examines the use of polygraph tests and other truth-telling devices (sometimes called “lie-detector tests”) in sexual assault investigations. It is meant to support the Violence Against Women Act and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (VAWA 2005) provision that truth-telling devices must not be used with sexual assault victims as a condition...

This manual contains a variety of information around understanding the federal legislative process, including action tools such as tips for meeting with your legislator. Publish Date 2008

This protocol was designed as a guide for criminal justice and health care practitioners who respond to victims of sexual assault.  A National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations: Adults/Adolescents Publish Date 2004

“This monograph will explore different psychological and behavioral responses to sexual violence and why these responses appear to be ‘counterintuitive’ to the general public.” Publish Date 2007

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 report presents information on the consequences of rape and sexual assault for female victims. The study provides the percentages of completed rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault of females that were reported to the police in 1992-2000. The report provides the percentage of victims that were injured and treated from a completed rape, attempted...