Community Violence Intervention Program (CVIP)
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The Red Zone: Sexual Violence Resources & Information for DC College Students
As DC college and university students head back to school for a new year, we want to empower them with knowledge, information, and resources about sexual assault.
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.
Lawyers, Legislation, and Lived Experience
Noah Mattapallil is the Victim Legal Network of DC Summer 2018 Intern at NVRDC. He attended the DC Council’s hearing on proposed amendments to the Intrafamily Offenses Act (IFOA) and wrote about his experience.
#MeToo on the Hill | Op-Ed from a friend of NVRDC
A friend of NVRDC opened up publicly in recent weeks about her past experience with abuse and sexual harassment on Capitol Hill. Her experience illustrates a struggle we see in many different forms, between individuals affected by violence and abuse and the institutions reluctant to make waves by standing up for them.
Activism After Surviving Violence
From Black Lives Matter to Me Too, people who have survived, witnessed, or lived with vulnerability to violence have been recently creating platforms to speak out and push for change.
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.
Campus Safety Demands Institutional Action
Every September, our Sexual Assault Crisis Response Program team braces for a surge in calls to the hospital for folks requesting medical forensic services after an assault. Why?
Questioning Consent on Bachelor in Paradise
As long as reality shows have dominated our screens, the “cliffhanger” has been a trademark twist to keep viewers excited for each new episode. The cliffhanger in the Season 4 premiere of Bachelor in Paradise, however, crossed the line and turned a serious subject into a tawdry plot line.
Combining Empathy and Ambition: A Summer Internship at NVRDC
Kiera Torpie was one of our summer interns at NVRDC. Keep reading for Kiera’s reflection on her experience at NVRDC.
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.
Combatting Ageism with NVRDC
June 15th, might have seemed like just another muggy summer day to many District residents and commuters, but for some of us who work on elder justice it was a very important day indeed. It was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).
Talking about Healthy Relationships during #TeenDVMonth
February--a month that bears an enduring association with all the sugar and spice of romantic love at its sweetest--has also been designated Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
January is National Stalking Awareness Month
While National Stalking Awareness Month is coming to a close, I want to share some information that will hopefully stay with you throughout the year.