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  NSVRC · [email protected]
September 2, 2021 at 4:53 PM

Working with Male Survivors of Sexual Violence

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape One in six men have been sexually victimized at some point. Yet many male survivors face obstacles to finding support. In order to help advocates meet the needs of male survivors, we’ve compiled a new list of tools for better serving these survi…
  NSVRC · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 5:26 PM

Find Balance in Advocacy Workflow Through Tech

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape This Friday, July 2nd, is a day of balance — it’s the midpoint of the year, where there are 182 days behind us and 182 days still ahead. For many of us, this year has meant continuing to brace ourselves from shifts that the pandemic brought with…
  NSVRC · [email protected]
May 26, 2021 at 4:55 PM

Male Survivors Podcast Series

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape We know that at least 1 in 6 men have experienced sexual abuse or assault. We also know that the impact of the silence surrounding male sexual abuse is twofold: It prevents survivors from coming forward and leads to a lack of understanding of th…
  NSVRC · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 3:09 PM

Join us! [invite enclosed]

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape As we begin winding down SAAM, we wanted to make sure you were able to attend one of the many online events our community is putting on. These events are key examples of how our community is able to successfully come together virtually. You can …
  NSVRC · [email protected]
April 15, 2021 at 2:06 PM

15 Days of SAAM to go! Together we're shining our light

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape Friend,  We're halfway through Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the activity by the community has been incredible. We've been blown away by the countless creative virtual events and engagement in materials to make the most of virtual SAAM! In …
  NSVRC · [email protected]
April 8, 2021 at 6:26 PM

Attend a SAAM event!

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape We have officially kicked off Sexual Assault Awareness Month with our Day of Action on April 6th! We saw so many incredible social media posts of our community wearing teal, and we’re extremely grateful for everyone supporting SAAM virtually. As…
  NSVRC · [email protected]
April 6, 2021 at 4:56 PM

Join in today's SAAM Day of Action!

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape Hey John, Today is the day — it's the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action, and do we have a lineup for you! First, make sure you’re wearing teal. Wearing teal is a way to show your support for SAAM and a way of signaling to our greater …
  NSVRC · [email protected]
April 1, 2021 at 2:20 PM

SAAM 2021... starts NOW!

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape Hey John, Today is the first day of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a campaign that shines a light on ways we can prevent sexual harassment, assault, and abuse. This month, as our annual theme, we’re focusing on bringing awareness to how We Can …
  NSVRC · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 6:22 PM

One week to go! Here's how to raise awareness during SAAM

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape April is just around the corner, and that means Sexual Assault Awareness Month is almost here! This year’s theme is We Can Build Safe Online Spaces, and we’re focusing on how to prevent online sexual harassment and abuse.    This campaign is ful…
  NSVRC · [email protected]
March 11, 2021 at 6:39 PM

Host an Online SAAM Event

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape This year’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign — We Can Build Safe Online Spaces — is all about bringing attention to online sexual harassment and abuse and learning ways we can prevent it. Get involved in SAAM by hosting an online event to…
  NSVRC · [email protected]
May 7, 2020 at 3:48 PM

Don't miss out on these blogs and tell us what you think

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape This Sexual Assault Awareness Month, in the midst of a public health crisis, we hope you found new and meaningful ways to engage your community online. Although SAAM has come to a close, the conversation around shifting the culture, educa…
  NSVRC · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 4:13 PM

Keep the Light of SAAM Shining: Online Resources

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape This has been a Sexual Assault Awareness Month like no other due to the current public health crisis. Thanks to the hard work of advocates, survivors, and allies, we have kept the light of SAAM shining in digital spaces throughout April —…
  NSVRC · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 4:04 PM

Webinar: Let's Talk SAAM in a Time of Social Distancing

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape This Sexual Assault Awareness Month, individuals and organizations are shifting their plans around how they're engaging community members due to the current public health crisis. We are hearing from our partners in real-time through surve…
  NSVRC · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 6:38 PM

Get involved in the SAAM Day of Action online

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape Today is the SAAM Day of Action and we invite you to join us in wearing teal and sharing a selfie on social media. By wearing teal — the color of sexual assault awareness and prevention — you're showing your solidarity with survivors and …
  NSVRC · [email protected]
April 2, 2020 at 9:08 PM

SAAM Online: 6 Ways to Get Involved Right Now

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape While Sexual Assault Awareness Month may look a little different this year, there are still ways to get involved and make a difference. We've seen many organizations and individuals keep the light of SAAM shining by moving events and acti…
  NSVRC · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 6:43 PM

Join us tomorrow for the #30DaysofSAAM!

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape The current public health crisis has meant that many folks have postponed or cancelled their Sexual Assault Awareness Month events — while others are finding ways to take their events online.One way to get involved online is by participat…
  NSVRC · [email protected]
March 26, 2020 at 4:44 PM

Guidance for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a time when advocates shine a light on prevention and share support for survivors. While outreach has typically been through in-person events — this April, in the midst of the current public health crisis…
  NSVRC · [email protected]
February 19, 2020 at 8:23 PM

6 resources you need for SAAM

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is an opportunity to share messages of support with survivors, promote services, and spread critical messages about preventing sexual violence. You can make the most of this time by planning an event.…
  NSVRC · [email protected]
February 4, 2020 at 7:40 PM

New inspiration for SAAM

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and this year's campaign is all about empowering everyone to put consent into practice. Share these resources with your community to teach lessons in healthy sexuality that will last long beyond Apr…
  Yolanda Edrington, NSVRC Director · [email protected]
August 1, 2019 at 3:03 PM

Thank you, John, for your commitment

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape   The movement to end sexual violence is growing every day - which is why I'm so appreciative that you've signed up to join the survivors, advocates, and allies who make up NSVRC's online community.  I thought you'd be interested in exp…
  Yolanda Edrington, NSVRC Director · [email protected]
July 26, 2019 at 3:04 PM

Thank you for your commitment, John

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape   The movement to end sexual violence is growing every day - which is why I'm so appreciative that you've signed up to join the survivors, advocates, and allies who make up NSVRC's online community.  I thought you'd be interested in exp…
  Yolanda Edrington, NSVRC Director · [email protected]
July 24, 2019 at 3:02 PM

Let's change the culture together!

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape     Every day at the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), we're working towards building a world from free of sexual violence. We know that’s ambitious, and believe me, there is a lot of work to do. We’re up for the challen…