Sexual Violence Content Topic Results

This information is drawn from a review of 37 sexual violence prevention programs, key experts in the field, and a comprehensive literature review.

As public recognition of domestic violence and sexual assault has reached increasing heights, there has been an outcry for more effective prevention programs. This paper looks at these prevention programs.

This NSVRC publication sheds light on the obstacles facing service providers and victims in rural communities across the United States.

  Examines the relationship between the US, Canada, and Mexico, how trafficking is connected to that relationship Briefly reports on trafficking in each of the three countries in the context of the following categories: Background, Legal Initiatives, Prevention Initiatives, Recovery, and Conclusion

This article explores reasons for the systemic omission of women with disabilities from mainstream research and from services addressing non-disabled women's experiences.

Compilation of resources and tools from a gathering of students, campus program coordinators, campus police, and local rape crisis centers in WA State to share ideas and learn about campus initiatives to address sexual assault.

This issue of The Resource, Newsletter of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, provides a healthy discussion of sexual violence and domestic violence collaboration and appreciation of respective work by interviewing two advocates - Annette Burrhus-Clay and Joyce Lukima - that have worked in sexual assault program, domestic violence programs and dual issue (both sexual & domestic violence) programs. The challenges and benefits of operating dual programs are explored, as well as the implications for sexual assault survivors. Both advocates suggest that anti-sexual violence advocates define our own goals and directions and educate legislators, funders and the general public about the unique needs of sexual assault survivors while working as allies with anti-domestic violence advocates.

This document can be used to provide a synthesis of the key principles of sex offender management to a wide variety of audiences seeking basic information about this topic.

This article describes the process state/territory anti-sexual violence coalitions began to establish opportunity, support and leadership development for Women of Color in the anti-sexual violence movement. It presents a model for addressing the presence of racism in our lives and in our work as anti-sexual violence advocates. The process began with a needs assessment and report reviewing five key issues relevant to Women of Color leadership at sexual assault coalitions. SCESA offers technical assistance around planning and implementation of the report findings. The authors see this type of strategic planning as one component in an effort to establish a more 'coordinated, comprehensive and culturally appropriate response to sexual assault throughout the country.'

These presentation transcriptions discuss violence against women and the impact of culture.

This document provides facts and tips about accessing unemployment insurance in the context of domestic violence and answers some frequently asked questions.

This handbook describes a planning and implementation process that is applicable to all jurisdictions, regardless of size, the resources available to manage sex offenders, the improvements you seek, or the level of expertise among those involved in the process.