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April 27, 2018 sudharsan.ganesan
This year, NSVRC is celebrating its 17th year coordinating the national campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Yet this annual commemoration of SAAM during April to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it goes back decades. Not only does the history of SAAM date back long before NSVRC […]
April 26, 2018 sudharsan.ganesan
The Cosby verdict is a long-awaited and symbolic victory for many survivors of sexual violence. It brings hope that justice can be served when victims are finally ready to enter the court system, that it is possible for the truth to be heard, even if it is years after the assault.
April 26, 2018 sudharsan.ganesan
Originally posted at Medium.com on April 26, 2018 By Molly Boeder Harris, The Breathe Network “The doors to the world of the wild self are few but precious. If you have a deep scar, that is a door.” — Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés Self-care is a concept that has become commonplace, if not cliché, and yet, it can elude […]
April 17, 2018 sudharsan.ganesan
Fear limits our ability as sexual and domestic violence prevention advocates to address the roots of violence. It’s the fear of talking about racial inequity – saying the wrong thing or being called racist – and also fear of retaliation for wanting to talk about it. In turn, we can recreate these same inequities within […]
April 17, 2018 Melissa Powers
Not only is April the time that we recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but it is also the month where we can expect torrents of rain. As I stare out the window wishing for the buckets of rain pouring down from the sky to cease immediately, I find comfort in reading about individuals who embraced […]
April 13, 2018 sudharsan.ganesan
By Carol May, Communications Intern for NSVRC A lot. One person can make a tremendous difference, and countless people are making a difference, all over the country, every day. I might have answered that question more cynically a few weeks ago. As an intern at the NSVRC, I come across countless news articles, facts and […]
April 12, 2018 sudharsan.ganesan
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center is on-site as the Bill Cosby trial progresses to provide insight and expertise in response to key statements made during the courtroom proceedings.
April 11, 2018 sudharsan.ganesan
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today 35 recipients of its 2018 Visionary Voice Awards. Download PDF
April 10, 2018 sudharsan.ganesan
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center announced that Yolanda Edrington will be the new Chief Operating Officer serving as the leading nonprofit’s Director. Download PDF
April 9, 2018 sudharsan.ganesan
Experts from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) will be on site at the Montgomery County Courthouse beginning Monday, April 9 for Bill Cosby’s trial. Download PDF
