NSVRC Blogs

#DrawingConnections with our Partners- the Resource Toolkit Library

March 31, 2023 sudharsan.ganesan

Toolkit Libraries Issues –  FrameWorks Institute Since 1999, FrameWorks has studied how people think and talk about numerous social issues – and how communications can spark change. They host a library of toolkits on 18 different justice topics.    Explore the Toolkit Library- Racial Equity  With over 4,000 resources to search from, Racial Equity offers […]

In 22nd Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign, NSVRC Uplifts the Importance of Intersectionality in Sexual Violence Prevention

March 30, 2023 Laura Palumbo

PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Supporters are invited to participate on social media and share a photo wearing teal on the April 4th Day of Action Harrisburg, PA –The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) commemorates the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April with their “Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity” campaign. This […]

SAAM 2023 Day of Giving

March 29, 2023 Laura Palumbo

Support Survivors around the country for #SAAM2023 April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)! This year’s theme is “Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity.” The campaign calls on all individuals, communities, organizations, and institutions to change ourselves and the systems surrounding us to build racial equity and respect.  This year in honor of #SAAM2023 we are […]

How to Create a Trauma Informed Workplace

March 23, 2023 NSVRC

The Mental Health Landscape Mental health is largely not discussed in the workplace , despite the fact that many adults face mental health struggles. In 2020, 6% of US adults (14.8 million) “had at least one major depressive episode with severe impairment in the past year.” Depression does not always, but can, stem from a […]

#SAAM2023 Glossary of Terms

March 23, 2023 NSVRC

This list does not include all the terms and definitions related to systems that maintain unearned privileges and unjust oppressions. As we work towards a future without sexual violence, advocates, survivors, and communities must respond to a complex reality that center the needs of those most impacted by systemic oppression. This list is to support ongoing mutual […]

Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity #SAAM2023

March 15, 2023 Laura Palumbo

Every April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month calls attention to the fact that sexual harassment, assault, and abuse are widespread and impact every person in the community. SAAM aims to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it.  The theme of Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2023 is “Drawing Connections: Prevention […]