Sexual Violence Content Topic Results

In the past decade, it has become increasingly clear that addressing trauma requires a multi-agency, multi-pronged approach. Public education, prevention, early identification, and effective trauma assessment and treatment are all necessary to break the cycle of trauma and violence. Significant progress has been made in creating organizational cultures based on knowledge of trauma and its impact (trauma-informed approaches), strategies to prevent or reduce rates of violence and trauma, and effective treatment interventions (trauma-specific treatments).

This fact sheet explores the intersections between violence against women and HIV/AIDS, including how violence undermines HIV prevention efforts, and discusses the ways violence actually puts survivors at increased risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

This report provides the results of a CHRC led research project that provides information on the gaps in legal services and identifies the opportunities for improving outcomes. Also included input from service providers around the country for a national comparison.

This guide is designed to assist administrators of prisons, jails, and community confinement facilities in drafting or revising protocols for an immediate response to reports of sexual assault.

The US military has identified sexual violence as a major issue, dedicated attention and resources to addressing it, and are held increasingly more accountable for making changes by both grassroots advocacy groups and the U.S. government. NRCDV's August 2013 TA Question of the Month offers resources for addressing sexual violence in the military.

This guide addresses privacy on Facebook, as well as safety tips and options for when someone is misusing the site to harass, monitor, threaten, or stalk. It refers back to Facebook's Help Center for more detailed information on settings and features.

This article highlights provisions included in the bipartisan Senate immigration bill (S.744) which specifically enhance protections for immigrant survivors.

In this documentary, Lowell Bergman investigates the hidden reality of rape on the job for migrant women working in America's fields and packing plants.

Presenters in this webinar discuss best practices in framing cases arising in the workplace, including: framing the qualifying crime, obtaining helpful certifications, identifying and presenting substantial harm and inadmissibility waiver arguments; and organizing your application to achieve success.

This report details both federal laws and state laws specifically indicating that domestic violence victims are protected from housing discrimination.

“Sexting” is the term commonly used to refer to the act of sending or receiving nude or sexually suggestive images through mobile devices or social media sites. It can be consensual, coerced, or achieved through manipulation. NRCDV's June 2013 TA Question of the Month explores links between sexting and sexual violence among youth.

This issue of “Connections,” a biannual publication of the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, responds to the question of why reproductive justice is important for domestic violence and sexual assault advocates.