National sexual violence resource center - Info & Stats for Journalists The NSVRC at a Glance Who we are & what we do Founded by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) in 2000, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) identifies, develops and disseminates resources regarding all aspects of sexual violence prevention and intervention. Funded by grants from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Justice, NSVRC’s work includes training, technical assistance, referrals, advocacy, capacity-building, research, coordinating Sexual Assault Awareness Month, co-sponsoring national conferences, awards and events, and creating web-based and print resources. In addition, NSVRC has the world’s largest library collection related to sexual violence. PCAR is the oldest and largest state anti-sexual violence coalition in the U.S. and represents 51 sexual assault centers. Annually, these centers provide free, confidential services to thousands of adults and children. Did you know? • Teal is the color of sexual violence prevention. The symbol for sexual violence prevention is a teal ribbon. • April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). • Visionary Voice Awards, distributed annually in April, recognize individuals across the U.S. in various professions who are doing outstanding work to end sexual violence. Long-standing partners In addition to PCAR and other state anti-sexual assault coalitions across the country, NSVRC works with: • AEquitas: The Prosecutors’ Resource on Violence Against Women, www.aequitasresource.org • The Poynter Institute, www.poynter.org • Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA), www.atsa.com • National Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, www.preventtogether.org Working with Penn State In December 2011, a three-year partnership with Penn State University was announced. In the wake of the Jerry Sandusky case, Penn State pledged a $1.5 million grant — the University’s share of 2011’s Big Ten bowl revenues — to NSVRC and PCAR to support: • Professional development for employees through prevention, reporting and responsibility training • Educational outreach initiatives to communities • Public service media projects • Developing research priorities on child sexual abuse and violence • Educational opportunities for students Contact NSVRC • Address: 123 North Enola Drive, Enola, PA 17025 • Director: Karen Baker, kbaker@nsvrc.org • Communications Director: Tracy Cox, tcox@nsvrc.org • Email requests to: resources@nsvrc.org • Call toll-free: (877) 739-3895 www.facebook.com/nsvrc www.twitter.com/nsvrc More information Scan the following QR codes with your mobile device or visit www.nsvrc.org to access NSVRC resources: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Information Packet Sexual Assault Awareness Month: English site Sexual violence in disasters NSVRC website NSVRC publications Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Spanish site Housing and Sexual Violence Information Packet Sexual Violence in Later Life Information Packet