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https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/sexual-assault-prevention-advocate-earns-national-honor
Aug 21, 2012
Tracy Cox, Communications Director 877‐739‐3895, Ext. 116 National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) are pleased to honor Lindsay Anne Palmer with the annual Gail Burns‐Smith Award, during the National Sexual Assault Conference in Chicago on Aug. 22‐24. The award, jointly sponsored by ATSA and the NSVRC, is named in honor of Gail Burns‐Smith who committed her life to strengthening the partnership between advocates in the sexual violence prevention
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/making-connection
Aug 14, 2012
I recently had the opportunity to take part in a training with our partner organization, the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN). We traveled to the Western region of the US and provided guidance to communities on developing a sexual assault forensic exam protocol. I’ve done this on previous occasions, and it is always a rewarding experience.  A little background about me:  I began my career in the anti-sexual violence movement by proving advocacy services for victims going through the forensic exam process at the hospital, and I eventually helped lead the response
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/national-award-honors-rape-prevention-advocate
Sep 12, 2011
Tracy Cox, Communications Director 877-739-3895, Ext. 116 National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) 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 present Alison Hall, Executive Director of Pittsburgh Action Against Rape, with the annual Gail Burns-Smith Award. Hall will be honored during the National Sexual Assault Conference in Baltimore on Sept. 14-16. The award, jointly sponsored by ATSA and the NSVRC, is named in honor of Gail Burns-Smith who committed her life to
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/press-releases/elizabeth-barnhill-recognized-2010-gail-burns-smith-award
Sep 01, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: September 1, 2010 Contact: Jessica Cavey, Communications Specialist 877-739-3895 ext 119 Source: National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) On Wednesday, September 1, Elizabeth Barnhill was presented with the first annual Gail Burns-Smith Award in honor of her contributions to the sexual violence prevention field. ENOLA, PA – The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) are pleased to present Elizabeth Barnhill, Executive
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/decisions-rethink-sex-offender-laws-when-applied-adolescents
Mar 22, 2010
Dear Engaged Bystander: The front page of the Sunday NY Times had a story titled “Rethinking Sex Offender Laws for Youths Showing Off Online.” There is so much to say on this issue. First, it never makes sense to apply laws developed for adults directly onto adolescents and children. The reasons an adult downloads or creates child pornography are dramatically different from the reasons that children or teenagers send pictures of themselves to others. Many others, much more eloquent than I will be able to talk about the reasons that the juvenile justice system was developed in the first place