NSVRC Blogs

Resources and Support for Transgender Survivors

November 19, 2021 sudharsan.ganesan

This list aims to provide a comprehensive array of contacts, support resources, and recommended materials which members of the transgender community and their allies may find helpful.  Crisis Lifelines The Trevor Project‘s 24/7/365 Lifeline at 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386);  TrevorChat, their online instant messaging option; or TrevorText, a text-based support option. If you are looking for peer support, […]

Digital Consent, Boundaries, and Everyday Consent Online

November 17, 2021 NSVRC

Creating a pathway for respectful online spaces with consent From apps to online dating websites, there are many ways people are connecting online. Although you aren’t talking face-to-face with someone, consent still needs to be communicated along the way. You should always consider how your actions might make another person feel and ask questions if […]

Native American Heritage Month: Celebrated through Book and Film

November 11, 2021 Melissa Powers

This post highlights books and films regarding Native Americans and their struggle for justice.

Halloween Can Be Complicated: Remember Self Care

October 26, 2021 sudharsan.ganesan

Like many holidays, Halloween can be a triggering time for survivors. This holiday also poses unique risks and barriers when it comes to preventing sexual violence. This isn’t just due to the fact that Halloween parties and gatherings may create environments with increased rates of sexual assaults and harassment, but it is also due to […]

Lecciones sobre el acceso y la justicia del lenguaje, de HEART Women and Girls

October 6, 2021 sudharsan.ganesan

HEART fue fundada en 2009 en Chicago por Nadiah Mohajir y Ayesha Akhtar, después de que lanzaron un taller de un día para que madres e hijas musulmanas aprendieran sobre la pubertad, el sexo y las relaciones sanas. Más información sobre HEART.   En esencia, brindar servicios con acceso al idioma y elaborar un marco […]

Lecciones sobre el acceso y la justicia del lenguaje, de Jane Doe, Inc.

October 6, 2021 sudharsan.ganesan

Diana Mancera es la directora de membresía y programas en Jane Doe, Inc. (JDI). Ella desarrolla e implementa las iniciativas de las coaliciones estatales contra la agresión sexual y la violencia doméstica para brindar apoyo a la diversa membresía estatal de la coalición y supervisa la capacitación y asistencia técnica en las áreas de prevención, […]

Equidad en la salud y en el lenguaje: lecciones sobre el acceso y la justicia en el campo de trabajo

October 6, 2021 sudharsan.ganesan

Equidad en la salud y en el lenguaje: lecciones sobre el acceso y la justicia en el campo de trabajo En el Centro nacional de recursos sobre la violencia sexual [National Sexual Violence Resource Center o NSVRC, por sus siglas en ingles] tenemos un compromiso con el acceso a materiales, contenidos y servicios en diferentes […]

Lecciones sobre acceso y justicia de Vanessa C. Marcano-Kelly

October 6, 2021 sudharsan.ganesan

Vanessa C. Marcano-Kelly es originaria de Caracas, Venezuela. Es intérprete certificada por el poder judicial de Iowa, propietaria y lingüista principal en Caracas Language Solutions, LLC desde 2015. Conozca más sobre Vanessa en su sitio web. ¿Por qué eligió esta profesión y qué necesidades atiende esta profesión? De pequeña, en mi Venezuela natal, tuve el privilegio […]

Lessons on access and justice from Vanessa C. Marcano-Kelly

October 5, 2021 sudharsan.ganesan

Vanessa C. Marcano-Kelly is a native of Caracas, Venezuela. She is a certified court interpreter in the state of Iowa, owner and lead linguist at Caracas Language Solutions, LLC since 2015. Learn more about Vanessa on her website. Why did you choose to do this, and what’s the need that it’s meeting? In my native Venezuela, when I […]

Lessons on access and justice from HEART Women and Girls

October 5, 2021 sudharsan.ganesan

HEART was founded in 2009 in Chicago by Nadiah Mohajir and Ayesha Akhtar, after they launched a day-long workshop for Muslim mothers and daughters to learn about puberty, sex, and healthy relationships. Learn more about HEART.   At its core, providing language accessibility and building a language justice framework is about spreading knowledge and breaking […]