NATIONAL SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER


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Jennifer Grove is Announced as the New Chief Operating Officer of NSVRC

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Monday, April 22, 2024

HARRISBURG, Pa., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today that Jennifer Grove will be the new Chief Operating Officer of Respect Together's national division, NSVRC. Grove will replace former NSVRC COO Yolanda Edrington, who was named Chief Executive Officer of Respect Together last December.

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  • Longtime advocate and subject matter expert on the prevention of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment will lead the National Sexual Violence Resource Center
    HARRISBURG, Pa., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today that Jennifer Grove will be the new Chief Operating Officer of Respect Together's national division, NSVRC.
  • Grove will replace former NSVRC COO Yolanda Edrington, who was named Chief Executive Officer of Respect Together last December.
  • Formerly NSVRC's Prevention Director, Grove has led the organization's national prevention work for nearly two decades.
  • Before joining NSVRC, Grove worked at community-based domestic violence and sexual assault programs throughout the state of Pennsylvania.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center Recognizes Leaders in Sexual Violence Prevention With 2024 Visionary Voice Awards

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

HARRISBURG, Pa., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today 28 recipients of its 2024 Visionary Voice Awards. These honorees represent a wide range of disciplines from across the country and were selected for their outstanding work toward preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.

Key Points: 
  • HARRISBURG, Pa., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today 28 recipients of its 2024 Visionary Voice Awards.
  • These honorees represent a wide range of disciplines from across the country and were selected for their outstanding work toward preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.
  • The Visionary Voice Awards are presented annually by NSVRC, the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence, in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).
  • SAAM is a national campaign held each April to raise awareness about preventing sexual violence.

In 23rd Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign, NSVRC Calls for Building Connected Communities to Prevent Sexual Violence

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) commemorates the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April with their "Building Connected Communities" campaign. The campaign uplifts the role of inclusive, equitable, and connected communities in reducing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. Community is an integral part of all our lives, and the health and well-being of our communities shape our lives. During this month-long campaign, NSVRC will be reinforcing that whenever anyone experiences sexual violence, every community member is affected. By working to promote the collective well-being of our communities, we are also buffering against the risk of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.

Key Points: 
  • HARRISBURG, Pa., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) commemorates the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April with their "Building Connected Communities" campaign.
  • The campaign uplifts the role of inclusive, equitable, and connected communities in reducing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.
  • During this month-long campaign, NSVRC will be reinforcing that whenever anyone experiences sexual violence, every community member is affected.
  • "Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a chance for each of us to think about the role we can play in preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment" said Laura Palumbo, Communications Director at NSVRC.

Principal and Founder JAC Patrissi to be honored with national award

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA) are pleased to honor JAC Patrissi with the 2023 Gail-Burns Smith Award.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA) are pleased to honor JAC Patrissi with the 2023 Gail-Burns Smith Award.
  • Patrissi, who is the Principal and Founder of Growing a New Heart and Co-Founder of A Call For Change, will receive the award during the 2023 National Sexual Assault Conference®.
  • In addition to writing the intervention's framework, she has authored three books, conducted national trainings, and worked in over 40 countries with women and children who were sexually trafficked.
  • It is her longstanding commitment to healing the world through her survivor-centric services and educational resources that make her more than worthy of the recognition that this award brings.

Respect Together Unites National Efforts to End Sexual Abuse, Assault, and Harassment

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Respect Together, a new brand uniting nationwide efforts to end sexual abuse, assault, and harassment, was announced.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Respect Together, a new brand uniting nationwide efforts to end sexual abuse, assault, and harassment, was announced.
  • Respect Together unites under one name the continuing operation of its two major divisions – the renamed Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR), focusing on advocacy in Pennsylvania, and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), which provides resources and prevention strategies at the national level.
  • Respect Together works with leaders and advocates across the U.S. to prevent and end sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.
  • NSVRC – The National Sexual Violence Resource Center provides information and tools to organizations and advocates across the U.S. to end sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center Recognizes Leaders in Sexual Violence Prevention With 2023 Visionary Voice Awards

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa. , April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today 24 recipients of its 2023 Visionary Voice Awards. These honorees represent a wide range of disciplines from across the country and were selected for their outstanding work toward preventing sexual harassment, misconduct and abuse.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa. , April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today 24 recipients of its 2023 Visionary Voice Awards.
  • These honorees represent a wide range of disciplines from across the country and were selected for their outstanding work toward preventing sexual harassment, misconduct and abuse.
  • The Visionary Voice Awards are presented annually by NSVRC, the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence, in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).
  • This year's SAAM theme, "Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity," highlights the importance of understanding how historical contexts and current systemic oppressions are vital to sexual violence prevention.

In 22nd Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign, NSVRC Uplifts the Importance of Intersectionality in Sexual Violence Prevention

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) commemorates the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April with their "Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity" campaign. This campaign calls on all individuals, communities, organizations, and institutions to endeavor to build a foundation of racial equity and respect. As those invested in sexual violence prevention work towards a future without sexual harassment, assault, and abuse, everyone must take part in responding to the needs of those most impacted by inequitable systems and oppression in our society. "Drawing Connections" recog- nizes that it will take ending all forms of oppression to end sexual harassment, assault, and abuse. During this month-long campaign, NSVRC is making it clear that everyone can take ownership of this moment to build up their own understanding of the ways in which systems of oppression such as racism, sexism, classism, hetero- sexism, ageism, ableism, and others contribute to higher rates of all types of sexual violence.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) commemorates the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April with their "Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity" campaign.
  • "Drawing Connections" recog- nizes that it will take ending all forms of oppression to end sexual harassment, assault, and abuse.
  • "Sexual Assault Awareness Month is the chance to examine how each of us plays a role in creating a future free of sexual harassment, assault and abuse," said Laura Palumbo, Communications Director at NSVRC.
  • You can support NSVRC in marking Sexual Assault Awareness Month by making a donation .

National Sexual Violence Resource Center Recognizes Leaders in Sexual Violence Prevention With 2022 Visionary Voice Awards

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

HARRISBURG, Pa., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 the country and were selected for their outstanding work toward preventing sexual harassment, misconduct and abuse.

Key Points: 
  • HARRISBURG, Pa., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today 29 recipients of its 2022 Visionary Voice Awards.
  • The Visionary Voice Awards are presented annually by NSVRC, the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence, in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).
  • SAAM is a national campaign held each April to raise awareness about preventing sexual violence.
  • NSVRC is also one of the three founding organizations of RALIANCE, a national, collaborative initiative dedicated to ending sexual violence in one generation.

In 21st Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign, NSVRC Shares the Importance of Safe Online Spaces

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) commemorates the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April with their 'Building Safe Online Spaces Together' campaign to highlight the role that each of us can play in creating safe, respectful and equitable online communities. For too long, harassment, cyberbullying and exploitation have been seen as inevitable behaviors online. During this month-long campaign, NSVRC is making it clear that everyone can practice consent, intervene when we see harmful behaviors and promote safety and respect — both online and offline.

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  • Free online campaign materials include resources on understanding online sexual abuse , supporting survivors , building safe online communities , practicing digital consent , keeping kids safe online and taking action to intervene .NSVRC has also developed virtual event templates to help individuals and organizations host their own online events.
  • "Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an opportunity to educate about how each of us can prevent sexual harassment, assault and abuse," said Laura Palumbo, Communications Director at NSVRC.
  • The 'Building Safe Online Spaces Together' campaign gives clear examples of how we can connect online and offline in safe, respectful ways."
  • Every April, NSVRC leads Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a campaign to educate and engage the public in addressing this widespread issue.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center Adds 50,000th Resource to Extensive Library Collection

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is excited to announce our library has now cataloged over 50,000 unique resources in a comprehensive online catalog serving the global movement to respond to the needs of survivors of sexual assault and prevent sexual violence.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is excited to announce our library has now cataloged over 50,000 unique resources in a comprehensive online catalog serving the global movement to respond to the needs of survivors of sexual assault and prevent sexual violence.
  • Since 2000, NSVRC's specialized library collection has continued to grow, showcasing decades of advocacy work and constantly evolving research in the field.
  • The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence.
  • NSVRC is also one of the three founding organizations of RALIANCE, a national, collaborative initiative dedicated to ending sexual violence in one generation.