National Sexual Violence Resource Center

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center serves as the nation’s principle information and resource center regarding all aspects of sexual violence. It provides national leadership, consultation and technical assistance by generating and facilitating the development and flow of information on sexual violence intervention and prevention strategies. The NSVRC works to address the causes and impact of sexual violence through collaboration, prevention efforts and the distribution of resources.

New Resources

Engaging Bystanders in Sexual Violence Preventio

False Reports: Moving Beyond the Issue to Successfully Investigate and Prosecute Non-Stranger Sexual Assault

Shattered Lives: Immediate Medical Care Vital for Sexual Violence Victims

Registering Harm: How Sex Offense Registries Fail Youth Communities

Rape Prevention and Risk Reduction: Review of the Research Literature for

Featured Events

The NIJ Conference 2009

Fifth National SART Training Conference

National Sexual Assault Conference

NSVRC News

Check out our new SANE Sustainability blog

2009 SAAM Promotional Products Available!

Join our Team!

New Violent Crime Report from Department of Justice

2009 Campaign Information

Theme: Prevent Sexual Violence…in our workplaces
Slogan: Respect Works!
SAAM Day of Action: Wednesday, April 8, 2009

See the Current Campaign section for new 2009 resources and information!
 

About Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The month of April has been designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence (focusing on sexual assault and rape) and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence.

Here on the SAAM site, you will find information and materials for both the upcoming SAAM campaign as well as past campaigns. While the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) creates these campaign materials for SAAM, we encourage state and local organizations and groups focused on sexual violence awareness and prevention to tailor these campaign materials to their local communities.

By working together and pooling our resources during the month of April, we can highlight sexual violence as a major public health issue and reinforce the need for prevention efforts.
 

SOURCE:  http://www.nsvrc.org/saam