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New NISVS Data on Sexual Violence and Sexual Identity: Key Findings and Prevention Recommendations
New NISVS Data on Sexual Violence and Sexual Identity: Key Findings and Prevention Recommendations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a new report, The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey: 2016/2017 Report on Victimization by Sexual Identity.

Planning for Photovoice: Power, Consent, and Safety
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Guest blog post by Laura Lorenz, PhD, MEd and Diana Weggler, Photovoice Worldwide

Since 1992, Photovoice has been used by people all over the world as an action research tool to create positive change. A participatory visual approach using photographs and captions, Photovoice creates opportunities for people with valuable lived experience—referred to as co-researchers or co-creators—to have a voice in the decisions that affect their health, lives, and communities.

Lecciones sobre cómo prestar servicios a los sobrevivientes masculinos a través de SASP: Alcance y voluntad de cambio
Men in a support group

In this blog, we interview a Minnesota sexual assault program about their services for male survivors.

Lecciones sobre cómo prestar servicios a los sobrevivientes masculinos a través de SASP: Colaboraciones y cómo poner fin al estigma
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In this blog, we speak with a sexual assault program in New Jersey about how they serve male survivors.

Lecciones sobre cómo prestar servicios a los sobrevivientes masculinos a través de SASP: Compromiso con el trabajo en curso
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We interviewed two sexual assault programs to learn more about how they serve male survivors.

Así es como puedes usar nuestros recursos “Cómo trabajar con sobrevivientes masculinos” para el aprendizaje en grupo
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Check out this sample curriculum using our tools on supporting advocates who work with male survivors.

Part 2: How we got there, and how we might go further together

Guest blog post from Aggie Rieger, PhD. Student, University of Illinois 

Part 1: What we shared, and what it could mean for prevention practice

Guest blog post from Aggie Rieger, PhD. Student, University of Illinois 

Rape Prevention and Education at the Society for Community Research and Action – and beyond
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In this guest blog series, Aggie Rieger, a PhD student from University of Illinois,  shares a summary and inspiration from the “Community engagement in Rape Prevention and Education Program practice and evaluation” Symposium at the 2023 Society for Community Research and Action’s (SCRA) biennial conference.

 

Principal and Founder JAC Patrissi to be honored with national award
Photo of JAC Patrissi congratulations 2023 Gail Burns-Smith Award Winner

HARRISBURG, PA – The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA) are pleased to honor JAC Patrissi with the 2023 Gail-Burns Smith Award. Patrissi, who is the Principal and Founder of Growing a New Heart and Co-Founder of A Call For Change, will receive the award during the 2023 National Sexual Assault Conference®.