Sexual Assault Awareness Month aims to create safer college campuses
ENOLA, PA — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a national campaign facilitated annually by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and observed nationwide. read more
View ArticleNational Sexual Assault Conference begins in Pittsburgh
ENOLA, Pa. – More than a 1,000 people are expected to attend the National Sexual Assault Conference in Pittsburgh Aug. read more
View ArticleNiagara Falls will turn teal to commemorate Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Niagara Falls, ON — Both the American and Canadian Horseshoe Falls will be illuminated on Thursday, April 2, 2015, in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. read more
View ArticleNSVRC, ‘The Hunting Ground’ partner to promote Sexual Assault Awareness Month
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The National Sexual Violence Resource Center will partner with Oscar-nominated filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering and their film “The Hunting Ground” to increase awareness around...
View ArticleAnalysis of Rolling Stone's 'A Rape on Campus'
The Columbia School of Journalism’s analysis of Rolling Stone’s “A Rape on Campus” comes at a critical time. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center is in the midst of Sexual Assault Awareness...
View ArticleNational Sexual Violence Resource Center recognizes leaders in sexual assault...
ENOLA, PA — The National Sexual Violence Resource Center, an expert in sexual violence prevention and response, announces 30 recipients of the 2015 Visionary Voice Award. The multidisciplinary group...
View ArticlePublic response to Cosby illustrates urgent need to change how we react to...
Enola, PA — On Sunday, stories from 35 of the 46 women who say they were sexually assaulted by Bill Cosby were featured in New York magazine. We applaud these women for coming forward and are thankful...
View ArticleNew funds will help the Center for Effective Public Policy prevent campus...
Silver Spring, MD — Building upon its prior work to address sexual violence, the Center for Effective Public Policy will team up with nationally renowned experts to develop campus sexual assault...
View ArticlePolicies must provide options on and off campus
Kristen Houser, Chief Public Affairs OfficerNational Sexual Violence Resource Center877-739-3895, ext. read more
View ArticleNSVRC Announces Staff for New National Partnership Based in Washington DC..
The National Partnership, comprised of NSVRC, the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (NAESV), and PreventConnect/CALCASA, received initial funding from the NFL to bolster prevention strategies,...
View ArticleMontgomery County DA charges Bill Cosby in 2004 sexual assault
ENOLA-The District attorney’s office in Montgomery County charged Bill Cosby with one felony charge of aggravated indecent assault today stemming from a January 2004 incident in which the victim said...
View ArticleCosby hearing affirms the need for change
Contact: Kristen HouserChief Public Affairs Officer, NSVRC & PCAROffice: 877 -739-3895 ext. read more
View ArticleNSVRC leads effort to update National Sexual Assault Response Team Toolkit
ENOLA, PA — The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announces production of an updated toolkit to address the needs of sexual assault survivors through a continued partnership with the...
View Article15th Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Prioritizes Prevention, Promotes...
Enola, PA — This April, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) will kick off its annual campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), marking the 15th anniversary of the...
View ArticleNational Sexual Violence Resource Center recognizes leaders in sexual assault...
Enola, PA — The National Sexual Violence Resource Center, an expert in sexual violence prevention and response, announces 35 recipients of the 2016 Visionary Voice Awards. The multidisciplinary group...
View ArticleGlobe keeps a steady spotlight on sexual assault
Kristen Houser, Chief Public Affairs OfficerNational Sexual Violence Resource Center877-739-3895, ext. read more
View ArticleCosby ruling demonstrates victims have options for justice regardless of the...
Today’s ruling is a positive step forward for survivors everywhere. It underscores how critical it is that we give victims time and opportunity to heal while leaving options open for them to seek...
View ArticleTop Sexual Violence Prevention Organizations Launch Initiative to End Sexual...
Laura Palumbo, Communications DirectorNational Sexual Violence Resource Center877-739-3895, ext. read more
View ArticleCommunity Integrity Program uses evidence-based practices
The goal of primary prevention is to prevent sexual violence from happening while supporting norms that foster a healthy and safe community. Unlike primary prevention, in secondary prevention, an...
View ArticleNationally recognized expert in child sexual abuse prevention Joan Tabachnick...
Laura Palumbo, Communications DirectorNational Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)877-739-3895, ext. read more
View ArticleAudrie & Daisy Documentary Highlights Importance of Supporting Survivors,...
Laura Palumbo, Communications DirectorNational Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)877-739-3895, ext. read more
View ArticleNSVRC Commends Congress, President Obama for Passage of Survivors Bill of Rights
Laura Palumbo, Communications DirectorNational Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)877-739-3895, ext. read more
View ArticleComments by Trump Illustrate Need for Change
Enola, PA — The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) released the following statement from CEO Delilah Rumburg in response to Donald Trump’s 2005 comments about women. read more
View ArticleUnacceptable Comments Illustrate Need for Change Across Our Culture
Enola, PA — The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) released the following statement from CEO Delilah Rumburg in response to Donald Trump’s 2005 comments about women. read more
View ArticleWe Stand Committed to Social Justice
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) and National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) work to end all forms of sexual violence and to advocate for the rights and needs of victims of...
View ArticleInitiative to End Sexual Violence in One Generation Announces Contest for...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Raliance, in partnership with The Poynter Institute for Media Studies, announces the launch of the The RALLYs awards to honor the highest level of journalistic achievement in...
View ArticleRaliance Awards Over $600,000 in Grants to Accelerate Fight Against Sexual...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Raliance announced the recipients of 14 grants totaling more than $600,000 that will fund novel efforts across the U.S. to prevent sexual assault. This is the second round of...
View ArticleThisGEN Youth Summit Kicks Off, Inspires Youth Activism to End Gender-based...
Washington, D.C. – Raliance, in partnership with The Close Up Foundation and It’s On Us, kicks off its ThisGEN Youth Summit in Washington, D.C. today, convening high school students from around the...
View ArticleNew Data Reveals High Awareness Among U.S. Adults on What Constitutes Sexual...
Enola, PA — As Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) kicks off, new research conducted by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center in partnership with YouGov reveals a strong level of awareness...
View ArticleNational Sexual Violence Resource Center Recognizes Leaders in Sexual Assault...
Enola, PA — The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today 32 recipients of its 2017 Visionary Voice Awards—a multidisciplinary group of honorees from across the nation selected...
View ArticleCosby Trial Media Advisory
Note: If you are unable to reach Kristen Houser, please contact Joseph Diebold at 202-481-8724 or jdiebold@gpg.com. read more
View ArticleChildrens Safety Advocate and Educator Patty Wetterling to Be Honored With...
Harrisburg, PA — The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) are pleased to honor Patty Wetterling with the 2017 Gail-Burns Smith...
View ArticlePCAR/NSVRC CEO Delilah Rumburg Announces Retirement After Two Decades of...
An experienced leader, strategist and innovator, Rumburg guided PCAR and NSVRC to tremendous growth at the national, state and local levels throughout her tenure, beginning with her appointment as CEO...
View ArticleWeakening Title IX Guidance Will Hurt Sexual Assault Survivors
Now is the time to voice your support for victims of sexual assault. read more
View ArticleData also suggests some progress in publics understanding of the challenges...
Harrisburg, PA – Today, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center announced the results of a new survey that revealed that adults are more likely to rank legislation requiring universities and...
View ArticleHarvey Weinstein Sexual Harassment and Assault Allegations: 5 Critical Points
Many are wondering why it took nearly three decades for repeated allegations of sexual harassment and assault by Harvey Weinstein to be taken seriously. read more
View ArticleNSVRC Receives Communications X-Change Award
The Global Women’s Institute (GWI) at George Washington University recently selected the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) as one of three recipients of the 2017 Communications X-Change...
View ArticleKaren Baker named new Chief Executive Officer of PCAR/NSVRC
Harrisburg, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center announced that Karen Baker will take the helm of the longest-standing anti-sexual assault...
View ArticleRaliance Awards Over Half a Million Dollars in Third Round of Grants to...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Raliance, a national collaborative committed to ending sexual violence in one generation, announced today the eleven recipients of grants totaling more than $515,000 that will fund...
View ArticleEmbracing Change & Growth Conference
Rooted in the lessons learned from the multi-year national Sexual Assault Demonstration Initiative (SADI) project, Embracing Change & Growth will focus on infrastructure and services to effectively...
View ArticleUtah social worker David Fowers receives national honor for extensive...
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) are pleased to honor David Fowers with the 2019 Gail-Burns Smith Award. Fowers is a...
View ArticleNSVRC Hosts 19th Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Shine a Light on...
Harrisburg, PA –The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) commemorates the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April with their ‘I Ask’ campaign to highlight how to practice...
View ArticleNational Sexual Violence Resource Center Recognizes Leaders in Sexual...
HARRISBURG, PA – The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today 24 recipients of its 2020 Visionary Voice Awards — a diverse group of honorees from across the country who...
View ArticleLongtime treatment provider and collaborator David DAmora to receive national...
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) are pleased to honor David D’Amora with the 2020 Gail Burns-Smith Award. David is...
View ArticleNational Sexual Violence Resource Center Recognizes Leaders in Sexual...
HARRISBURG, PA – The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today 29 recipients of its 2021 Visionary Voice Awards — a diverse group of honorees from across the country who...
View ArticleNational Sexual Violence Resource Center Adds 50,000th Resource to Extensive...
July 6, 2021 Laura Palumbo, Communications...
View ArticleNational Sexual Violence Resource Center Recognizes Leaders in Sexual...
HARRISBURG, PA – The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today 29 recipients of its 2022 Visionary Voice Awards. These honorees represent a wide range of disciplines from across...
View ArticleExecutive Director Kim Alaburda to be honored with national award
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) are pleased to honor Kim Alaburda with the 2022 Gail-Burns Smith Award. Alaburda, who...
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