National Sexual Violence Resource Center Recognizes Leaders in Sexual Violence Prevention With 2021 Visionary Voice Awards
Honorees include lawmakers, advocates, activists, forensic nurses, local organizations, and more
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HARRISBURG, Pa., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ 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 represent a wide range of disciplines and were selected for their outstanding work toward ending sexual harassment, misconduct and abuse.
This year s recipients include
New Hampshire State Senator Jeb Bradley, who was instrumental in advancing several pieces of legislation that extended protections for survivors; the
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Ohio sexual assault survivor says to Start by Believing By Shannon MacNeil Akron
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SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and according to RAINN, the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, someone is sexually assaulted every 73 seconds in the United States.
What You Need To Know
Someone is sexually assaulted every 73 seconds in the U.S. according to RAINN
Unlike other crimes, sexual assault victims/survivors are often doubted
Anyone who needs help may call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-hope (4673)
Kayla Cash, a survivor in Ohio, is using her experience to help others through a national campaign, Start by Believing.
By Chelcee Thomas, Live Violence Free
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Live Violence Free (LVF) is dedicated to supporting and empowering survivors and providing prevention and education throughout the community.
Every 73 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime. In 2020, LVF supported 91 South Lake Tahoe and Alpine County community members who experienced sexual assault victimization. 44% of those needing support were children and teens, with over 700 unique services, such as safe housing, victim advocacy, court accompaniment, counseling, and legal services.
Sexual assault can take many different forms, but one thing remains the same: it is never the victim s fault. Sexual assault is any sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the victim s explicit consent. Some forms of sexual assault include attempted rape, rape, fondling or unwanted sexual touching, forcin
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