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Ask the Researcher: Sexual Abuse and Reproductive Health for Women of Color

Learn more about a six-year study from Black Women's Blueprint linking reproductive and sexual violence.

A Look at the Research: Sexual Violence and Opioids

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Karla Vierthaler's Blog
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It's important to look at the existing research and explore the correlation between opioids and sexual violence.

Race and the Opioid Epidemic

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Karla Vierthaler's Blog
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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.

It Takes a Village: Sexual Violence Prevention and the Opioid Epidemic

How is the primary prevention of sexual violence linked to substance abuse, and how can we connect both of these public health issues?

The Five Action Steps to Good Sexual Health

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Susan Gilbert's Blog
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How we feel about ourselves and how we interact with others has a big impact on our sexual health.

SART Toolkit Section 6.7

Section 6: Victim-Centered Approaches

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SART Toolkit Section 5.14

Section 5: Sexual Assault Response

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Healing the Mind, Helping the Body

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Melissa Powers's Blog
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Long runs outside, walking the dog, yoga, singing, journaling or any number of self-care activities offer a much needed break from life’s stressors. Most people are in need of a little self-care. Our mental health is just as important as our physical health as it's a critical part of our overall wellbeing. Survivors, those who work in the field, and those close to these individuals, can benefit greatly from a variety of resources that can help our overall mental health.

Key Findings from “Sexual Identity, Sex of Sexual Contacts, and Health-Related Behaviors among Students in Grades 9–12 - United States and selected sites, 2015”

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This research translation summarizes a national CDC survey from 2015 on sexual identity and health-related behaviors of high school students.

SANE Program Development and Operation Guide

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The purpose of the SANE Program Development and Operation Guide (Guide) is to provide a blueprint for nurses and communities that would like to start a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program. For communities with existing SANE programs, the Guide serves as a resource to help expand or enhance services provided to the community. This Guide is designed to both complement and integrate resources that already exist.

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