NSVRC (National Sexual Violence Resource Center)
NSVRC, with headquarters located in Pennsylvania, is one of the most comprehensive resources on sexual assault in the country. Read more about their amazing resources, nationally recognized library, and other helpful tools below.
Library/Resources
NSVRC has one of the most extensive and comprehensive collections of resources and information. With over 50,000 resources and counting, they continue to be one of the top centers for research, support, and guidance. The library consists of resources regarding sexual violence and the intersections of social justice, inequality, and harm prevention. To visit their library of resources, click the button below.
Raliance
RALIANCE is a national organization dedicated to ending sexual violence during this generation. "RALIANCE works with cutting-edge organizations that are interested in improving their organizational cultures to be safe and free from sexual harassment, misconduct and other disrespectful behaviors. We work with leadership teams to cultivate a workplace culture that values respect and safety through policy review and implementation, leading by example, addressing minor infractions, and finding other ways to signal that sexual harassment and misconduct will not be tolerated" (NSVRC). They gained a lot of their initial funding from the NFL, and have a comprehensive Sport + Prevention Center dedicated to reinforce positive behavior on and off the field. You can visit RALIANCE's website below.
Organizations Directory
NSVRC has an amazing directory that allows you to find all the organizations in your area that are trained to support survivors, many with specific specialties and strengths. Feel free to use this directory to find resources in your area, and other organizations that need volunteers, donations. See what you can do to help and support them and the survivors they help.
Survivor Outreach
From the curation of laws and readings to help you process your assault and what comes next, to giving you some next steps to work toward in your healing process, NSVRC offers so many options and mostly support to those who have been affected by sexual assault. To explore these resources and next steps, feel free to explore the page linked below.
Safety and Prevention
NSVRC has three cardinal rules they like to provide to those who are unsure what to do when confronted with a situation involving sexual assault, especially when it comes to educating others on the seriousness and reality of sexual assault:
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Share the information you know about sexual violence and say that it is never the victim’s fault.
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Ask respectful questions about the person’s attitude. Why do they feel that way? Maybe having a discussion could change their attitude or belief.
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Tell them those comments are not appreciated in your home (or in your presence) and you would like them to stop.
Linked below is a packet created by NSVRC entitled, "Engaging Bystanders to Prevent Sexual Violence". If you're interested in how you can prevent sexual assault in your community, feel free to explore this resource below.
How You Can Support Survivors
Friends and family who know someone who has gone through sexual assault often don't know how to help or what to do to support them. NSVRC offers a 23-page comprehensive guide to supporting survivors, originally created by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. They also offer a link to a workbook created by the As One Project to help family and friends find a next step in their support of a survivor of sexual assault. Both the guide and the workbook can be accessed below.
