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New Violent Crime Report from Department of Justice

A new study from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics finds that the violent crime rate in the United States was largely unchanged from 2005 to 2007, but that there was a 25 percent increase in rape and sexual assault over those two years. However, because the methodology for the survey changed in 2006, and because the overall number of rapes and sexual assaults is low compared to other crimes such as burglary, theft and assault, statisticians at the Bureau caution that the increase is not statistically significant.

Public discussion surrounding Duke University Rape Case reinforces rape myths

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: April 19, 2006

CONTACT: Susan Lewis 877- 739-3895 ext 102 or Monika Johnson-Hostler 888-732-2272 ext 17

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National Sexual Violence Resource Center and North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault

National Press Conference in New Orleans Announces Book about Sexual Violence in Disasters

(Enola, PA) On Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 2PM the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault (LaFASA) will hold a press conference to introduce their new joint publication, Sexual Violence in Disasters: A Planning Guide for Prevention and Response. The event will take place at the Cabildo Museum in New Orleans, LA.

Relief Fund for Sexual Assualt Vicitms makes donation in Iowa

National Relief Fund Presents Money to Iowa Rape Crisis Centers

At 2 PM on Wednesday July 30, 2008, Karen Baker, Director of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), will present checks to three Iowa centers impacted by recent flooding. The presentation will take place in Cedar Rapids at the Waypoint program, 318 5th Street SE.

NSVRC hosts “Bandana Project” reception

Contact: Jessica Shomper, Communications Specialist
1-877-739-3895 x119
Source: National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)

National Sexual Violence Resource Center hosts “Bandana Project” reception

2007 Awards for Sexual Assault Awareness Month Announced by National Sexual Violence Resource Center

Enola, PA (April 11, 2007) During April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), anti-sexual violence advocates and organizations focus their efforts on raising awareness nationwide. They hold special events and campaigns to draw attention to sexual violence as a major public health issue.

The NSVRC’s 2007 campaign theme for SAAM is Prevent Sexual Violence… in our communities. Over 125 events are registered on the national calendar including 37 screenings of the documentary No! Confronting Sexual Assault in our Communities.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center Nationwide Poetry Events Raise Awareness of Sexual Violence during April Campaign: It’s About Time to Prevent Sexual Violence.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: March 30, 2006 CONTACT: Eboni Braxton, 877-739-3895, ext 119, or Susan Lewis ext 102
SOURCE: National Sexual Violence Resource Center Nationwide

Urgent call to evacuate victims of Katrina by nation’s anti-sexual violence leaders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: September 2, 2005 Media Contact: Marybeth Carter, National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (NAESV), 916-549-2520 Beth Barnhill, National Sexual Assault Resource Sharing Project (RSP) 515-244-7424 Susan Lewis, Communications Director (NSVRC) 877-379-3895, Ext. 102. Karen Baker, Director, (NSVRC) 877-739-3895 Ext 101

National and Community Organizations Focus on Raising Awareness of Sexual Violence during April, and NSVRC Honors 20 Individuals with Awards

Date: April 25, 2005 Contact: Susan Lewis 1-877-739-3895, Ext. 102 or Eboni Braxton, Ext 119.
Source: National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) National and Community Organizations Focus on Raising Awareness of Sexual Violence during April, and NSVRC Honors 20 Individuals with Awards. Enola, PA.

NSVRC alerts nation: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and April 20th is “A Day to End Sexual Violence”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: April 1, 2004

Contact: Susan Lewis 1-877-739-3895, Ext. 102 or Karen Baker, Ext 101

Source: National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) NSVRC alerts nation:April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and April 20th is “A Day to End Sexual Violence” National awareness awards announced. Enola, PA.