At least three women have reported sexual harassment by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, as political leaders across the country face similar claims of inappropriate behavior. It is unacceptable to tolerate and excuse sexual harassment and discrimination in politics. Our leaders have the opportunity and responsibility to help support survivors and further the prevention movement...
In the fifth episode of our COVID-19 and Health Equity series, NSVRC’s Laura Palumbo talks with Tonjie Reese, a Detroit native, preventionist, storyteller, and creative, about why media literacy is so important and how to shift our approaches to prevention during this pandemic.
Join advocates, activists, survivors, and supporters who are getting involved in 2021 Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April on Instagram. Daily prompts encourage creative ways for you to raise awareness, educate, and connect with others — plus you can win prizes along the way.
Community connectedness is an important part of preventing sexual assault — but it’s also crucial for preventing all public health issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
We conclude this two-part episode marking our 20th anniversary as NSVRC’s Laura Palumbo and Yolanda Edrington, along with Karen Baker of the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect and Nancy Hoffman of the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services, look towards the future of the movement. Participants Yolanda Edrington, NSVRC Director Karen Baker, CEO...
In part one of a two-part episode marking our 20th anniversary, NSVRC’s Laura Palumbo is joined by Yolanda Edrington, NSVRC’s Executive Director who recently celebrated her four-year work anniversary on the team; Karen Baker, CEO of the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect, which is NSVRC’s sister organization and founder; and Nancy Hoffman, Executive Director of...
“Comprehensive Sexuality Education as a Primary Prevention Strategy for Sexual Violence Perpetration” explains the link between school-based sex education programs and sexual violence prevention, and how sex education can become an important strategy in preventing harm.
When Black Women’s Blueprint purchased their Sistas Van in 2019, their original plan was to use it as a mobile healing unit that would help survivors of sexual violence access support, healing, and reproductive care. But when the COVID-19 pandemic began, Black Women’s Blueprint saw that there was an increased need for essential supplies like...
In the first episode of our COVID-19 and Health Equity series, NSVRC’s Yolanda Edrington, Louie Marven, and Mo Lewis discuss what they are looking forward to learning throughout the series. They also talk about the connections between health equity, sexual assault prevention, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants: Yolanda Edrington, NSVRC Director Louie Marven, NSVRC Training...
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