https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/feminism/rosa-parked-herself-where
Feb 28, 2017
by Maria Jirau-Torres, MA, Language Access Coordinator for the National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Rosa Parks wouldn’t give up her seat on the bus to a white man. She worked all day too and was tired. But the truth is actually a tad different than the popular story about Ms. Rosa Parks and equally impressive and inspiring. I address her as Ms. Parks because I would get quite a look from my elders in my culture by addressing my elder by their first name. I’m NOT going there; Respect. Ms. Rosa refused to give her seat on that bus not because she was physically tired as most think. She
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/press-releases/initiative-end-sexual-violence-one-generation-announces-contest-newsmakers
Feb 20, 2017
Laura Palumbo
877-739-3895 ext. 128lpalumbo@nsvrc.org
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Raliance introduces The RALLYs, a new contest to award journalistic achievement in covering sexual violence.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Raliance, in partnership with The Poynter Institute for Media Studies, announces the launch of the The RALLYs awards to honor the highest level of journalistic achievement in covering sexual violence. Together these national leaders recognize the importance of sexual violence reporting and the critical role journalists play in educating the public on this widespread, but
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/feminism/look-celia-slave
Feb 15, 2017
By Suzanne Estrella, Staff Attorney at PCAR
Celia’s story is vividly captured in Celia, a slave, by Melton A. McLaurin.
A must read. The author takes the reader on a journey through Celia’s victimization and the subsequent trial that determines her fate. While many would not support Celia’s actions, there is something admirable about her character, and her fight for freedom from oppression.
Celia amazes me. She was a child, age 14, when she was purchased and first raped by her owner. She lived in a cabin a short distance from the home the slave owner occupied, and was repeatedly raped by him
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/press-releases/our-commitment-racial-justice
Jan 25, 2017
January 25, 2017
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)/National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) considers racial justice critical to the movement to address and end sexual violence. We seek to uphold racial equality and oppose racism in all forms. Committing to racial justice propels sexual violence prevention work forward and helps to dismantle power imbalances that have long-existed in the United States.
In the United States, communities of color have experienced systemic prejudice and racism. Sexual violence has historically been used as a tool of oppression. Black
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/our-commitment-racial-justice
Jan 25, 2017
January 25, 2017
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) / National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) considers racial justice critical to the movement to address and end sexual violence. We seek to uphold racial equality and oppose racism in all forms. Committing to racial justice propels sexual violence prevention work forward and helps to dismantle power imbalances that have long-existed in the United States.
In the United States, communities of color have experienced systemic prejudice and racism. Sexual violence has historically been used as a tool of oppression. Black
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/facing-race-reflections
Dec 07, 2016
This post was written by the NSVRC's Julie Patrick, National Partners Liaison at Raliance.
Every two years Facing Race: The Center for Racial Justice Innovation hosts Race Forward, a national conference for racial justice movement capacity building. November’s event in Atlanta was billed as the largest multiracial, inter-generational space for organizers, advocates, educators, creatives, and other leaders. Now, picture the 2,000 attendees devoted to racial equity and justice that gathered together two days after the 2016 Presidential Election. I happily left our Washington, DC office and the
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/unacceptable-comments-illustrate-need-change-across-our-culture
Oct 10, 2016
OFFICIAL STATEMENT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) released the following statement from CEO Delilah Rumburg in response to campaign rhetoric about women.
“Comments during the recent election cycle illustrate what needs to change across our culture in order to end sexual assault and create a society of respect, safety and equality. Sexual violence is a serious and widespread societal issue that has a lasting impact on individuals, families and communities. Every conversation that conveys
disrespectful attitudes or encourages illegal acts, even in
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/nationally-recognized-expert-child-sexual-abuse-prevention-joan-tabachnick-receives-national
Sep 01, 2016
September 1, 2016
Laura Palumbo, Communications Director
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
877-739-3895, ext. 128; lpalumbo@nsvrc.org
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ENOLA, Pa. – The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) are pleased to honor Joan Tabachnick with the Gail Burns-Smith Award. Tabachnick, a nationally recognized expert in child sexual abuse prevention, celebrated author of award-winning educational
materials, and DOJ Fellow, will be presented with the award during the 2016 National
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/some-patients-there-correlation-between-sexual-trauma-and-disordered-eating
Jun 27, 2016
Prior to becoming Physician General for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in January 2015, I served as Chief of the Division of Adolescent Medicine and Eating Disorders at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital-Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. In this capacity, I observed first-hand what a growing body of medical research is confirming: For some patients, there is a correlation between sexual trauma and the development of an eating disorder.
Here is a typical case study: A 19-year-old woman sought medical care for an specific eating disorder, bulimia nervosa. Her recurrent bingeing and
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/sane-sustainability/catching-our-breath
Feb 15, 2016
This is a guest blog post by Eric Stiles, NSVRC Lifespan Project Manager
It is towards the end of your shift and you only have an hour left. A new patient comes who needs a forensic examination. You start to shift from your normal routine to the mode of collecting all that you need for the examination. You run down the lists in your head about what you need to do for both the medical needs and evidence collection. As you try and collect yourself the fears of what you might see arise. You start to think of what might have happened to the patient. As these thoughts race through your head, you