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December 3, 2025 Halle Nelson
For those in public health, working towards health equity (equal access to healthcare and good health outcomes) means starting with big, bold questions: Much of the discussions around making a health-equitable society revolve around our tangible reality. Lowering the cost of prescription drugs, providing food to low-income communities, and transportation to medical care are all […]
November 5, 2025 Halle Nelson
The old saying goes, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” But what if all of the fish have gone downstream? What if his fishing rod broke? What if he’s too sick to go outside? What if he […]
March 19, 2025 Halle Nelson
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is more than just a monthly observance. It’s a time to demonstrate a willingness to learn about sexual violence, spread awareness in one’s community, show support for survivors you do know and have yet to meet, and ensure that the conversations had during April are part of an ongoing conversation […]
January 14, 2025 Halle Nelson
NSVRC is committed to continuing the ongoing conversation about gender equity in the sexual violence prevention movement, especially as it relates to gender minorities. For the theme of this issue of The Resource, we emphasize that the systemic, social, and interpersonal oppression against transgender, non-binary, intersex, and other gender minorities have the direct consequence of […]
November 12, 2024 Halle Nelson
In 2012, NSVRC developed an information packet of materials for service providers working with the LGBTQ+ community. These resources were well-received and widely used by the field for many years. In 2023, NSVRC staff began talking with key partners about the current needs of LGBTQ+ community members and felt it was time to update our […]
March 18, 2024 Halle Nelson
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is a time for survivors, advocates, and allies to come together, spread awareness, and promote the prevention of sexual violence. This year, our campaign “Building Connected Communities” emphasizes that creating environments free of sexual violence is only possible when we approach the issue on a community level. College campuses are […]
February 7, 2024 Halle Nelson
As Taylor Swift has recently become a victim of deepfake pornography, this blog examines the phenomenon, its origins, how it harms victims, and what can be done about it.
January 11, 2024 Halle Nelson
Last year was an exciting year for NSVRC, but particularly for our NSVRC podcast series! With almost 12,000 listeners this past year, we are excited to see that our conversations are continuing to be heard and shared. We look forward to continuing these meaningful conversations with you throughout 2024. Check out the top 12 podcasts […]
November 11, 2023 Halle Nelson
NSVRC looks back at NSAC 2023 Plenary Sessions and the moments that emphasized racial equity and restorative justice.
November 9, 2023 Halle Nelson
NSVRC is committed to continuing the ongoing conversation about racial equity in the sexual violence movement. For the theme of this issue of The Resource, we emphasize that racism, and all forms of oppression, are inextricably tied to sexual violence. Racial equity must be at the forefront of our efforts to respond to and prevent sexual harassment, […]
