NRCDV Publications

This document provides a summary of the participants, discussion themes, shared resources, and feedback related to the Twitter Town Hall on the use of language and generational accessibility in dating violence prevention efforts.

The author reviews available research on perceptions held by the general public about sexual violence and how they have changed over time. She also makes recommendations for future practice, which include discussing the root causes of sexual violence and addressing subtle victim blaming.

This paper clarifies the distinctions between bullying and harassment and the priorities and responsibilities of school districts, explores the unintended consequences of ignoring the gendered dimensions of bullying and harassment in K-12 schools, and suggests helpful strategies for advocates collaborating with school personnel and students.

This Applied Research paper summarizes findings of existing research and other documents on sex trafficking of Native women and girls in the U.S. and Canada and the legal issues related to their protection.

In addition to feelings of guilt or shame, changes in sleeping patterns and flashbacks to the event, many survivors of sexual violence report eating disorders. NRCDV's September 2011 TA Question of the Month explores the connection between sexual violence and eating disorders.

This guide provides a basic overview of the issues that face survivors who desire to speak publicly about their experiences with intimate partner violence. It provides guidance for the survivor speaker to maximize their physical and emotional safety and ensure the overall success of the speaking engagement. This guide is designed to explore the journey of sharing their story with the public. See also From the Front of the Room: An Advocate's Guide to Help Prepare Survivors for Public Speaking.

This guide provides a basic overview of the issues that face survivors who desire to speak publicly about their experiences with intimate partner violence. It provides guidance for both the survivor speaker and victim advocates seeking to maximize the survivor’s physical and emotional safety and ensure the overall success of the speaking engagement.

This session emphasizes how anti-violence advocates can work in partnership with traditional print and radio outlets to promote our message of anti-violence advocacy.

This session focuses on effective use of social media to engage your constituents and get your message of anti-violence out to the community.

More than 50% of all reported rape/sexual assault incidents occurred within one mile of or in the victim’s home, which may create a dire need for victims to relocate and to find safety in temporary and transitional shelter. NRCDV's August 2011 TA Question of the Month provides insight on supporting survivors' housing needs.

This document reviews the new research, policies, and programs focused on children who have witnessed adult domestic violence. It argues that the diversity of children’s experiences requires equally diverse responses from those who serve them.

Although the sky is the limit when it comes to advocates’ creativity and resourcefulness, advocates seem eager to learn from each other and gain new ideas about innovative approaches to provide a more holistic, engaging and comprehensive set of services to victims and survivors. NRCDV's July 2011 TA Question of the Month provides ideas for incorporating experiential outdoor activities into programming for domestic violence survivors.