NSVRC provides research and tools to advocates working on the frontlines to end sexual harassment, assault, and abuse with the understanding that ending sexual violence also means ending racism, sexism, and all forms of oppression.
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The severity of trauma can vary based on existing vulnerabilities, predisposition to mental health problems and access to social supports.
At least 1 in 6 men have experienced s*xual abuse or assault, and the consequences of that abuse can ripple across a lifetime.
Healing isn't linear. It's normal to struggle, to feel triggered, and to need extra support at times.
Healing isn't linear. It's normal to struggle, to feel triggered, and to need extra support at times.
Check out this guide focusing on common s*xual concerns that can stand in your way of pleasure.
For people of all ages, s*xual concerns or difficulties are very common. Learn about the many causes, solutions, and practical steps you can take to improve your s*x life.
Learn how medical anxiety, re-traumatizing conditions of sheltering, and historical trauma can compound a survivor’s stresses during a disaster: https://nsvrc.co/DisastersGuide
Learn how medical anxiety, re-traumatizing conditions of sheltering, and historical trauma can compound a survivor’s stresses during a disaster: https://nsvrc.co/DisastersGuide
Humans are diverse and so are their experiences. There is no one single way to experience, respond, or heal correctly. https://buff.ly/3DLI1nS
Humans are diverse and so are their experiences. There is no one single way to experience, respond, or heal correctly. https://buff.ly/3DLI1nS
Abusive relationships are extremely complex situations and it takes a lot of courage to leave.
Why people stay in an abusive relationship: Survivors may feel staying is safer than leaving these extremely complex situations.
Certain physical activities do something weird to your brain - you start treating yourself with more compassion. It doesn’t make sense until you read Van der Kolk. After that, nothing has ever made more sense.
His 2014 book, The Body Keeps the Score, has become a huge pandemic hit, topping bestseller lists this summer and becoming a meme on social media. What does it tell us about the world we live in?
A new study found that gender-affirming hormone therapy is significantly linked to lower rates of depression, suicidal thoughts, and su***de attempts among transgender and nonbinary youth.
The research was conducted by the Trevor Project and published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Adolescent Health.
Just knowing how trauma acts in our brains can help the entire process feel less scary. https://buff.ly/3pEyc7N
Just knowing how trauma acts in our brains can help the entire process feel less scary. https://buff.ly/3pEyc7N
Check out this resource for students who have experienced s*xual assault, s*xual harassment, or dating violence while enrolled at a college or university.
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Maxwell was found guilty of grooming underage girls to be abused by Jeffrey Epstein.
Annie Farmer, who was groomed by Ghislaine Maxwell, says she hopes the verdict will bring others solace.
If you're in need of support, your local s*xual assault resource center can provide help — no matter when the assault happened. Find a center near you: https://buff.ly/2ZPflt2
If you're in need of support, your local s*xual assault resource center can provide help — no matter when the assault happened. Find a center near you: https://buff.ly/2ZPflt2
Incorrect common beliefs and gender norms point to men as the only s*xual threat - but research on female perpetrators and high profile cases has forced the public to rethink our ideas about s*xual abuse.
Her trial is revelatory about women who commit s*xual assault.
Types of s*xual violence that increase during a disaster include:
- Intimate partner violence
- Child s*xual abuse
- Workplace harassment
- S*x trafficking
- And more
Learn about the full spectrum of violence here: https://nsvrc.co/DisastersGuide
Types of s*xual violence that increase during a disaster include:
- Intimate partner violence
- Child s*xual abuse
- Workplace harassment
- S*x trafficking
- And more
Learn about the full spectrum of violence here: https://nsvrc.co/DisastersGuide
The pandemic created new barriers for s*xual violence service providers — but thanks to creativity, innovation, and resilience, local centers were able to adapt. We spoke with Avalon Healing Center about how they continued meeting survivors’ needs during this time.
Avalon Healing Center is on a mission to provide free, professional services to survivors of s*xual assault 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Even under pre-pandemic conditions, this is a mighty task. We sat down with Kimberly Hurst, founder and CEO of Avalon Healing to understand how the pandemic....
Trauma isn't one specific thing; it can be layered, complex, or even repressed so that we are unaware of it. https://buff.ly/3E5lNxM
Trauma isn't one specific thing; it can be layered, complex, or even repressed so that we are unaware of it. https://buff.ly/3E5lNxM
S*xual harassment in archaeology is a widespread problem — so Paye ta truelle created a visual exhibition to illustrate experiences of s*xism in academia.
Based in France, Paye ta Truelle is on a mission to stop s*xual harassment in archaeology, which has been rampant since its inception as a field of study.
The holidays can be a difficult time. Here are some tips on navigating this time of year, especially if you’re dealing with grief, numbness, or burnout.
We have expert tips for taking back joy in another pandemic holiday.
The holidays can be a difficult and triggering time for survivors. Understanding trauma helps to normalize the wide range of reactions and struggles survivors may be facing. https://buff.ly/3pEyc7N
The holidays can be a difficult and triggering time for survivors. Understanding trauma helps to normalize the wide range of reactions and struggles survivors may be facing. https://buff.ly/3pEyc7N
The Michigan attorney general’s office is close to bringing criminal charges in its investigation that troop leaders associated with the Boy Scouts of America s*xually assaulted youths in the state.
The office opened a probe after the Boy Scouts of America was pushed into bankruptcy and abuse allegations came to light.
Being placed in foster care is already a difficult and often confusing experience for a child — and the pandemic only complicated those feelings. Voices for Children explains COVID’s impact on child s*xual abuse survivors in foster care.
Jordyn’s Story In September 2019, the San Diego county child abuse hotline received a call about Jordyn*, a six-year-old girl who was being s*xually abused by her father. An investigation confirmed the heartbreaking allegations, and Jordyn was taken from the only home she’d ever known to an emer...
The advice that many survivors receive is to delete themselves from the internet — but an online presence can be an important part of a survivor's healing.
"It’s easy to think you need to disappear, but you don’t need to."
During the height of the pandemic, service providers had to quickly adapt to help survivors — and for many local centers, technology was a key part of continuing to reach survivors.
I wrote this blog 18 months after the SARS-CoV2 virus landed with an American passenger in Washington state. In March 2020, the virus was declared a pandemic, and the world went into quarantine. For some people, this was a welcome respite from their daily commute and a chance to spend more time with...
Reminder: It's OK to set boundaries and choose who you spend time with during the holiday season.
Reminder: It's OK to set boundaries and choose who you spend time with during the holiday season.
The risk factors and inequities that contribute to s*xual violence are not inevitable. We can advance equity, strengthen systems, and implement policies to build safer communities. Our new resource addresses opportunities for prevention: https://nsvrc.co/DisastersGuide
The risk factors and inequities that contribute to s*xual violence are not inevitable. We can advance equity, strengthen systems, and implement policies to build safer communities. Our new resource addresses opportunities for prevention: https://nsvrc.co/DisastersGuide
Although difficult to define because of its diversity, in essence trauma is the opposite of safety.... As such, traumatic episodes, experiences, or eras of our life are ones in which we didn’t feel safe; be it physically, emotionally, or mentally.
Although difficult to define because of its diversity, in essence trauma is the opposite of safety.... As such, traumatic episodes, experiences, or eras of our life are ones in which we didn’t feel safe; be it physically, emotionally, or mentally.
For many of us, the ongoing pandemic has caused or exacerbated mental health struggles. Survivor Sara Mishina Kunz shares five resiliency tips she’s learned throughout her healing journey.
The last year and half has shown me just how many skills I’ve developed since experiencing trauma. For many of my friends and family, I’m the person to go to when sh*t hits the fan. “Hey you used to be a mess, maybe you can help?” Needless to say, I’ve gotten a lot of phone calls since Apr...
From apps to online dating websites, there are many ways people are connecting online. Although you aren’t talking face-to-face with someone, consent still needs to be communicated along the way.
Creating a pathway for respectful online spaces with consent From apps to online dating websites, there are many ways people are connecting online. Although you aren’t talking face-to-face with someone, consent still needs to be communicated along the way. You should always consider how your actio...
Understanding the nature of human trafficking and how people become vulnerable is imperative to combatting the issue. NC Stop Human Trafficking shares the impact of COVID-19 on human trafficking.
Human trafficking, at its most basic level, is the exploitation of a person’s vulnerability to gain something of value. When we look at marginalized communities, vulnerabilities increase exponentially.
We’ve seen it many times — in the wake of a disaster, s*xual violence rates increase. This is because trauma and stress, vulnerability, and a lack of system response are exacerbated during disasters. Learn more in our new guide: https://nsvrc.co/DisastersGuide
We’ve seen it many times — in the wake of a disaster, s*xual violence rates increase. This is because trauma and stress, vulnerability, and a lack of system response are exacerbated during disasters. Learn more in our new guide: https://nsvrc.co/DisastersGuide
Xenophobia and anti-Asian harassment have been on the rise since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. We spoke with Baonam Giang of National Organization of Asian Pacific Islander Ending S*xual Violence to learn more about how Asian & Pacific Islander communities been uniquely impacted by this crisis.
Xenophobia and anti-Asian sentiment are not new; however, they have been on the rise since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021 saw an explosion of #MeToo conversations in the brewing and hospitality industries. Learn how movements are forming to create safe, harassment-free environments in the beer industry.
2021 saw an explosion of #MeToo conversations in the brewing and hospitality industry. The Instagram testimonials of one user, Ratmagnet, fueled many survivors to come forward and tell their stories.
“Social media can be a platform to speak out, but also to be silenced.” Hear from Dr. Erin Pritchard about the importance of safe online communities for people with disabilities.
Lockdown, as a result of the global pandemic, has not changed much for me, except to make me reflect on my own behaviours. Non-disabled people protesting about lockdown restrictions, do not know how privileged they are. After lockdown they can go back to normal, but this is my normal. For a long tim...
For nearly two years, we've been paying close attention to how #COVID19 has impacted survivors, advocates, and communities. Our latest blog series uplifts the voices of our partners and examines the continued impact of the pandemic on efforts to prevent s*xual violence.
The past two years have been a period of rapid change. Since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, NSVRC has been paying keen attention to the ways in which the pandemic has impacted not only survivors, but also service providers, advocates, activists, and communities at large. In remaining loyal to the...
Greater transparency is a first step towards understanding and preventing workplace s*xual harassment.
The vote follows months of reporting about former CEO Bill Gates and allegations of inappropriate behavior.
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Get involved in Sexual Assault Awareness Month by learning the basics of consent.
Consent can be complicated when one partner holds more power than the other. Learn more about consent at www.nsvrc.org/saam
Help your child to think about how their actions might make another person feel and to ask questions if they don’t know. Learn more about consent: www.nsvrc.org/saam
Just like any other kind of s*x, digital s*xual interactions should feel exciting, comfortable, and safe for everyone involved. Learn more about consent at www.nsvrc.org/saam
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and this year's campaign is focused on the power of asking for consent. Learn more: www.nsvrc.org/saam
Practice self-care and help start a conversation about consent with our latest coloring page! Download and print your copy: https://www.nsvrc.org/consent-coloring-page-2019
Gear up for Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April with your free Action Kit! Request yours now: http://bit.ly/SAAMKit2019
Look behind-the-scenes at our staff creating valentines for #SurvivorLoveLetter! Check back at 12PM EST to see our creations as we flood the internet with messages of support for survivors!
Gear up for Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April with your free copy of the Action Kit! Request yours now: http://bit.ly/SAAMKit2019
It’s here! The new Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Toolkit contains thousands of resources on over 80 topics directly related to SARTs. Browse the toolkit: https://www.nsvrc.org/sarts/toolkit
Can you ask someone out at work or greet a coworker with a hug? Times Up Now answers common questions about s*xual harassment.
How can you foster resilience in kids who have experienced trauma in their lives? Casey Keene from the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence explains. Learn more about the Resilience Video Podcast series: https://buff.ly/2FIzdTc
Looking for a budget-friendly activity for your Sexual Assault Awareness Month event? These temporary tattoos are always popular and a great conversation starter!
What is resilience and how can we foster it in children who have experienced trauma? Casey Keene from the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence explains. Learn more about the Resilence Video Podcast series: https://buff.ly/2FIzdTc
Get ready for Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April by downloading, printing, and coloring your own page! We have three designs to choose from at www.nsvrc.org/saam.
Check out what's inside this year's Sexual Assault Awareness Month Action Kit! Want your own kit? Sign up here and we'll drop yours in the mail: https://buff.ly/2EJdMQX
Our staff members created Survivor Love Letters that we'll be sharing on Valentine's Day! Join us by sharing your own messages of support for survivors on Twitter using #SurvivorLoveLetter next Wednesday.
Ready to take your evaluation to the next level? Learn about our new Data Analysis Series: http://bit.ly/2w9JG4M
Sexual violence often increases in disasters -- check out our resources on prevention & response: http://bit.ly/2vG9152
Human trafficking is modern day slavery -- share to help bring this crime out of the shadows.
NSVRC's Kristen Eisenbraun Houser spoke with members of the media, discussing common offender behaviors and testimony provided my expert witness Pennsylvania psychologist Veronique Valliere.
Gloria Allred, an attorney for Andrea Constand, spoke with the media prior to the start of the Bill Cosby trial. She called the day a 'historic one.'
Today is the final day to share your feedback on this year's Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign. Take this brief survey now bit.ly/2q7SGI9
DJ and s*xual assault survivor Zeke Thomas speaks-out in support other survivors for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Find support in your area by calling the national s*xual assault telephone hotline at 1-800-656-4673, provided by RAINN. https://twitter.com/zeke_thomas
We can all use our voices to change beliefs that contribute to s*xual assault.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month -- find out how you can get involved http://www.nsvrc.org/saam/get-involved
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Find out how you can get involved http://www.nsvrc.org/saam/get-involved
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NSVRC believes that through collaboration, prevention, and research-based resources, we are making the world safer, healthier and free of sexual violence and sexual assault. We envision a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are treated with dignity and respect and have full autonomy over their own bodies and sexual expression.
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