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A Research Follow-Up to "How Often Are Men Sexually Harassed or Assaulted?"
How Often Are Men Sexually Harassed or Assaulted?

As the body of research on male sexual victimization grows, the anti-sexual violence field becomes more aware of the widespread prevalence of sexual violence against men and boys.

In-Flight Sexual Assault is on the Rise
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National award honors Dr. Alissa Ackerman and Casey Ballinger for outstanding contributions to preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment

"Congratulations to our 2024 Gail Burns-Smith Award Winners!" NSVRC and ATSA logos on the bottom. Congratulations text is in white against a teal background, surrounded by gold stars and a gold trophy graphic.

For the first time, the Gail Burns-Smith Award honors two advocates who are bridging support for survivors with treatment for those who cause sexual harm.

LGBT Reads from the Respect Together Library
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June 2024 is Pride Month, an annual event meant to celebrate the impact of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people. Pride Month draws from a long tradition of LGBTQ activism, such as the Reminder Day Pickets in 1960s Philadelphia and the first Pride Marches held across the U.S. on June 18th, 1970 to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising.

Full Informed Consent in Medical Settings
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The Department of Health and Human Services (the Department), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), recently published new guidance on informed consent from patients in medical settings, with special emphasis on

Declaración de Respect Together sobre la anulación de la condena por violación de Harvey Weinstein por parte de la Corte de Apelaciones de Nueva York
Esta decisión refleja los enormes desafíos a los que se enfrentan las sobrevivientes a la hora de obtener justicia a través del sistema de justicia criminal.

Contacto para los medios: Laura Palumbo
877-739-3895 ext. 128; media@respecttogether.org  

Can Evaluation Help Build Community?
Can Evaluation Help Build Community?

We have talked about how to use evaluation for good, but we want to expand that conversation to talk about how evaluation, if approached through a social justice lens, can help to build community. First, let’s think about why folks evaluate their programs in the first place.

Respect Together Statement on New York Appeals Court Over-turning Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction

Respect Together Statement on New York Appeals Court Over-turning Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction

Media contact: Laura Palumbo
877-739-3895 ext. 128; media@respecttogether.org  

Jennifer Grove is Announced as the New Chief Operating Officer of NSVRC
Jennifer Grove, NSVRC Director

Longtime advocate and subject matter expert on the prevention of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment will lead the National Sexual Violence Resource Center

HARRISBURG, PA—The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today that Jennifer Grove will be the new Chief Operating Officer of Respect Together's national division, NSVRC. Grove will replace former NSVRC COO Yolanda Edrington, who was named Chief Executive Officer of Respect Together last December. 

SAAM 2024 Day of Giving
Support survivors around the country for #SAAM2024

Help us mark the SAAM Day of Giving by donating to support our work. Your gift enables us to support survivors, share our resources, and engage the public in preventing sexual assault.