NSVRC Blogs

Celebrate, Support, and Read During SAAM

April 4, 2019 Melissa Powers

Three books about consent to check out during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

6 Resources to Help Parents Talk to Kids About Consent

April 3, 2019 sudharsan.ganesan

Parents play a critical role in teaching their kids about consent, respect, and boundaries.

NSVRC Launches the 18th Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month with “I Ask” Theme to Highlight the Importance of Consent

March 28, 2019 sudharsan.ganesan

Supporters are Encouraged to Wear Teal on the Day of Action on April 2nd Harrisburg, PA – Inspired by public conversations following the #MeToo movement on how to build understanding and prevent sexual harassment, assault and abuse, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is proud to launch the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) […]

Talking About ‘Herstory’

March 11, 2019 Melissa Powers

I have the honor and privilege to be one of the librarians at Respect Together in charge of ordering books. It’s amazing to me that someone would let me in charge of the books, but they do. I find it a thrilling challenge to purchase new, unique, and quality materials for our library. Women’s history […]

Seeing the whole survivor: Why it’s necessary to talk about identity for survivors as individuals and in groups

February 25, 2019 Laura Palumbo

It is important to recognize the different needs, experiences, and vulnerabilities of survivors in different groups.

Race and the Opioid Epidemic

February 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.

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NSVRC Statement on R. Kelly charges

February 22, 2019 sudharsan.ganesan

Harrisburg, PA – It is vital that we hold those who commit sexual harassment, abuse, and assault accountable, regardless of their power, fame, or wealth. After the extensive documentation of abuses inflicted on Black girls and women by R. Kelly, NSVRC is pleased to learn that he is facing criminal charges for some of this […]