Self-Care and Trauma Work
This document provides a brief overview of vicarious trauma and how to take care of yourself when working to address sexual violence.
Publish Date
2012
Frequently Asked Questions about LGBTQ Language
Ali Mailen Perrotto
Thu, 05/10/2012
This resource was created using questions and comments from individuals in the anti-sexual violence movement. It addresses commonly asked questions related to language used when working with, reaching out to, and establishing affirming spaces for individuals who identify as LGBTQ. Responses and guidance were provided by practitioners working to further the LGBQT movements.
Strong Foundation for Healing: Shelter & Sexual Violence
Sexual assault is a most intimate crime, and when it happens in our most intimate sanctuaries—our homes—the trauma is devastating and difficult to escape. Healing from sexual violence can only happen on a foundation of safety and safety starts with home. In this paper, we will consider issues and advocacy related to emergency shelter and longer-term housing for sexual violence survivors.
Publish Date
2011
Sexual Violence in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Queer (LGBTIQ) Communities
The select resources and research in this special collection illustrates the LGBTIQ communities’ experiences with sexual violence within the US. Resources especially relevant to these individuals, as well as straight allies and professionals, address the issue of sexual violence in LGBTIQ communities, relationships, and the impact on society.
Publish Date
2011
Sexual Violence in the Military
This VAWNet Special Collection addresses sexual violence against military service members, defines Military Sexual Trauma (MST), and offers resources (including information on current policy, procedures, legislation, and litigation) to support the prevention of and response to sexual violence as it impacts service members and veterans in the United States.
Publish Date
September 2011
Housing & Sexual Violence Research Brief
This research brief explores the relationship between housing issues, homelessness, and sexual violence. The research reviewed indicates that residents of subsidized housing and people who are homeless experience disproportionate rates of sexual violence.
Existe Ayuda (Help Exists) Toolkit
The Existe Ayuda Toolkit provides a variety of resources and information to help service providers in working with spanish-speaking populations. This project aims to increase cultural competence and accessibility of services. The glossaries, presentations, and
Forging New Collaborations: A Guide for Rape Crisis, Domestic Violence, and Disability Organizations
The Vera Institute recently released a new guide for organizations that provide sexual violence, domestic violence, and disability services. This guide seeks to increase avenues for partnership and collaboration between these three types of services, recognizing that people often face co-occurring issues. The authors of the guide hope to provide background to help meet the needs of women with disabilities, who commonly face sexual
Final Report on the Evaluation of the SAGE Project’s LIFESKILLS and GRACE Programs
This research report discusses two programs developed by SAGE. The LIFESKILLS program works with youth considered to be at risk for sexual exploitation. The GRACE program works with adults who have been arrested for prostitution. This research used a four-part participatory evaluation model, and findings suggest that involvement with these programs reduces contact with the criminal justice system. The researchers also made recommendations for program improvement.
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Information Packet
This information packet was developed for sexual violence prevention educators, advocates, and their allied partners in public health and other disciplines. The packet contains resources to support the prevention of child sexual abuse and draws from research on child sexual abuse prevention programming, child sexual abuse risk and protective factors, and the public health model of prevention.