A Look at the Research: Sexual Violence and Opioids

• Jun 21, 2019
• Karla Vierthaler

It's important to look at the existing research and explore the correlation between opioids and sexual violence.

Race and the Opioid Epidemic

• Feb 25, 2019
• Karla Vierthaler

For the last several years, the opioid epidemic has been making headlines with growing frequency. From political podiums to religious pulpits, from Facebook comments to front page news, everyone is talking about people overdosing on opioids and what can be done about it.

It Takes a Village: Sexual Violence Prevention and the Opioid Epidemic

• Jan 30, 2019
• Karla Vierthaler

How is the primary prevention of sexual violence linked to substance abuse, and how can we connect both of these public health issues?

The Challenging and Rewarding Work of Serving Teen Survivors

• Jan 08, 2019
• Karla Vierthaler

As sexual assault advocates, we serve anyone who seeks services, including children, adults, people in later life, and youth. Certain age groups across the lifespan can be challenging for advocates to work with for a range of reasons outside the survivor’s control.

Connecting Sexual Violence and Addiction May be Crucial in Addressing the Opioid Epidemic

• Mar 29, 2018
• Karla Vierthaler

It’s critical that we understand the connection between addiction and sexual violence.