The NSVRC collects information and resources to assist those working to prevent sexual violence and to improve resources, outreach and response strategies. This page lists resources on this website that have been developed by NSVRC staff.
- Mayo 03, 2021
- Megan Thomas
How we talk about sexual assault and abuse impacts how people understand it, and that is especially true of media coverage about sexual violence. In this episode, NSVRC’s Laura Palumbo and the Center for Disease Control’s Laura M. Kollar discuss a recent research project on how media portrayals of sexual violence influence public perceptions about the issue. Participants: Laura Palumbo, NSVRC Communications Director Laura M. Kollar, Behavioral Scientist at CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
- Abril 29, 2021
- Emily Bigger
This NSVRC Evaluation Toolkit webinar introduces preventionists to principles-focused evaluation (PFE), which identifies principles describing core values and behaviors used to foster successful prevention work. PFE complements outcome evaluation and supports decision making during prevention implementation. Viewers will learn how to incorporate their own sexual violence prevention effectiveness principles into their evaluation approach. This learning will be accompanied by examples from Washington state’s experience of engaging preventionists in the process of identifying principles –
- Abril 21, 2021
- Chad Sniffen
michael munson joins NSVRC’s Louie Marven to talk about working with transgender men and transmasculine survivors. In this first part of a two-part conversation, michael talks about foundational concepts of gender relevant to working with trans men and transmasculine folks, and common reactions to sexual assault that may be especially relevant for advocates to understand in working with trans men and transmaculine survivors. michael is the executive director of FORGE. Participants michael munson, executive director, FORGE Louie Marven, NSVRC Training Specialist This resource is part of
- Abril 19, 2021
- Chad Sniffen
Tonjie Reese, who was the Senior Program Officer at Just Detention International at the time of this recording, talks with Louie Marven from NSVRC about working with male survivors who are formerly incarcerated. JDI supports survivors who are incarcerated and advocates who work with survivors who are incarcerated, and there are lots of opportunities for advocates to support survivors as they reenter the community. Participants Louie Marven, Training Specialist, NSVRC Tonjie Reese, Senior Program Officer, Just Detention International This resource is part of Working with Male Survivors of
- Abril 08, 2021
- Chad Sniffen
Kenton Kirby joins NSVRC’s Louie Marven to talk about understanding expressions of trauma for men. Kenton is the Director of Practice at the Center for Court Innovation, and in this podcast, he addresses how advocates at sexual assault centers can learn from his work to create safety for a young man who has been harmed to talk about that harm, some of the common ways men express trauma, and more. Participants Kenton Kirby, Director of Practice, Center for Court Innovation Louie Marven, NSVRC Training Specialist This resource is part of Working with Male Survivors of Sexual Violence. This
- Abril 07, 2021
- Chad Sniffen
Geoff Landers-Nolan joins NSVRC’s Louie Marven to talk about reaching male survivors, and especially considering a sexual assault program’s name in being accessible to male survivors. Geoff is a Sexual Assault Counselor/Therapist at Centre Safe in State College, Pennsylvania. Participants Geoff Landers-Nolan, Sexual Assault Counselor/Therapist, Centre Safe in State College, Pennsylvania Louie Marven, NSVRC Training Specialist This resource is part of Working with Male Survivors of Sexual Violence. This episode was supported by Grant No. 2016-TA-AX-K035 awarded by the Office on Violence
- Abril 07, 2021
- Chad Sniffen
Tonjie Reese, who was the Senior Program Officer at Just Detention International at the time of this recording, talks with Louie Marven from NSVRC about working with male survivors who are incarcerated. Tonjie highlights economic barriers and racial justice issues, and shares tips for advocates on hotline services, reaching survivors through inmate education efforts, and more. Participants Louie Marven, Training Specialist, NSVRC Tonjie Reese, Senior Program Officer, Just Detention International This resource is part of Working with Male Survivors of Sexual Violence. This episode was
- Abril 05, 2021
- Emily Bigger
Learn how to practice digital consent, intervene when we see harmful content or behaviors, and ensure that online spaces — whether they be workspaces, classrooms, social media platforms, or otherwise — are respectful and safe.
- Abril 01, 2021
- Emily Bigger
We Can Build Online Safe Spaces campaign poster for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2021. For best graphic quality, download the PDF and then print it out.
- Abril 01, 2021
- Emily Bigger
We Can Build Online Safe Spaces campaign poster for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2021. For best graphic quality, download the PDF and then print it out.