This Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month, My Body Is Taking Center Stage
So when I PR in my barbell squats, when I run for hours and feel strong, when I feel my core burn as I do a headstand, when I land the splits, when I reach the summit of a hike, when I walk with the sun on my face - it is the biggest antidote. Because they all truly do the opposite for me - I have to connect to my body in those moments, I have to witness what it can do. I have to feel it. THE PRIVILEGE!
Medical Forensic Exams
The first few moments after a sexual assault can be a very difficult and confusing time. You may have questions and be faced with multiple decisions. During this time you may not want, or be ready, to make many of these decisions. This is common and okay.
Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is a form of sexual violence. It refers to any sexual contact or behavior that happens without explicit consent. Sexual assault can cause harm and impact someone’s life.
How to Support Loved Ones When They Disclose Sexual Assault
Our opinions of ourselves and our interpretation of events are greatly shaped by the words and actions of people we love. So when someone is going through traumatic and life changing events, these initial reactions can be game changing.
To Believe Or Not to Believe? How #metoo Reminds Us of Biases Surrounding Sexual Violence
Despite the significant increase in media coverage of sexual violence, an important question has yet to be asked: why do we believe some allegations of sexual violence, yet dismiss others?
#metoo: an NVRDC Discussion
In light of the #metoo movement sweeping its way across social media, members of the Network for Victim Recovery of DC staff share some thoughts and advice for navigating discussions surrounding the hashtag.
Swift Justice
NVRDC applauds Taylor Swift for having the courage to stand up to her attacker. She spoke her truth and used available resources to bring light to something that unfortunately continues to affect people every day.