Join our efforts to prevent sexual violence! The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), based in the U.S., provides information and resources about sexual violence and sexual assault to individuals and organizations around the world.
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If you have a specific question about sexual violence, you can call or email the NSVRC at 1-877-739-3895 or [email protected].
If you have a specific question about sexual violence, you can call or email the NSVRC at 1-877-739-3895 or [email protected].
Mission: The NSVRC’s Mission is to provide leadership in preventing and responding to sexual violence and sexual assault through collaboration, sharing and creating resources, and promoting research. Learn about our commitment to racial justice: https://bit.ly/2zKGf8j.
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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 sex, digital sexual 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
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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.
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DJ and sexual assault survivor Zeke Thomas speaks-out in support other survivors for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Find support in your area by calling the national sexual 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 sexual 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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