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34-522: Activities include providing training and technical assistance, giving referrals, consulting, participating in systems advocacy, creating online tools, curating a resource library, building capacity, integrating research findings with community-based projects, coordinating Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and sponsoring national conferences and events. NSVRC was founded by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape in 2000. Although based in

68-417: A formal report to authorities. We must give survivors of child sexual abuse the time they need to report on their own terms—not according to some arbitrary and outdated time limit. We also know that adults who commit sexual violence tend to commit multiple acts against multiple people. And it is time for Pennsylvania law to reflect this reality and provide law enforcement the ability to investigate whenever

102-924: A national Advisory Council committed to ending sexual violence. Council members serve a three-year term during which time they participate in quarterly conference calls, annual meetings, committee work, and provide consultation on a variety of topics as needed. NSVRC offers two donation streams: one that directly supports their work, and another that supports sexual assault victims impacted by disasters. Donations to NSVRC support their work to create resources on sexual violence prevention, help facilitate technical assistance requests from coalitions, advocates, and others interested in understanding and eliminating sexual violence, and support efforts to prevent child sexual abuse. The Relief Fund for Sexual Assault Victims aids sexual assault victim and advocacy programs impacted by disasters. All donations go directly to victims and programs. The Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR)

136-640: A range of sexual violence-related topics including child sexual abuse , housing, workplace sexual violence, sexual violence in disasters, engaging bystanders in prevention, and building collaborative community responses. NSVRC houses a largest resource collection devoted to the topic of sexual violence and its prevention, with more than 44,000 unique titles. Although the NSVRC library does not out loan books or audiovisual materials, many resources are available upon request through interlibrary loan. The library shares scholarly journal articles, reports, and other resources with

170-489: A tool for survivors to keep them safe. People are just becoming aware of this as an option for them. When they see there's some action they can take, they're probably more likely to reach out for help also. In 2018, PCAR launched its Sexual Violence Legal Assistance Project to provide comprehensive legal services for sexual violence survivors. It also lobbied the state legislature to eliminate civil and criminal statutes of limitation in child sexual abuse cases and to also "expand

204-473: A victim is ready to make a report in hopes of stopping the perpetrator from harming others. PCAR personnel currently research, develop and publish resources regarding sexual assault-related issues, and present training programs for professionals across Pennsylvania, such as PCAR's reference cards and training videos for Pennsylvania judges and PCAR's annual state conference, including the 2023 event, "Honoring Resiliency and Humanity." They also work with members of

238-653: Is a two-and-a-half-day, advocacy-based conference providing advanced training opportunities and information regarding sexual violence intervention and prevention. NSAC is an annual event that is organized on a rotating basis between NSVRC, the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect , and the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault . NSVRC supports two award programs: Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape The Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect ( PCAR ), known as

272-724: Is an annual event which is organized on a rotating basis between the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape  and CALCASA. The conference has rotating themes with the 2019 NSAC theme being Beyond the Breakthrough, which sought to inspire the collective movement to end sexual violence and build on the momentum of the MeToo movement . PreventConnect is a national project of the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault with funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. The goal of PreventConnect

306-427: Is rooted in power inequities and is connected to other forms of oppression including ableism , adultism , ageism , classism , heterosexism , racism , sexism , the basis of religion , and other constructs that value certain people or groups over others. NSVRC uses their national leadership position to promote a greater understanding of sexual violence and how to prevent it. NSVRC staff are guided and assisted by

340-484: Is the oldest anti-rape coalition in the United States, working to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and advocating for the rights and needs of victims. Founded in 1975, PCAR works with a statewide network of 51 rape crisis centers serving all 67 counties to provide services to survivors of sexual violence. RALIANCE is a national partnership dedicated to ending sexual violence in one generation. It comprises NSVRC,

374-457: Is to advance the primary prevention of sexual assault and relationship violence by building a community of practice among people who are engaged in such efforts. PreventConnect also builds the capacity of local, state, territorial, national and tribal agencies and organizations to develop, implement and evaluate effective prevention initiatives. Raliance is a national collaborative committed to ending sexual violence in one generation. It comprises

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408-535: The California Coalition Against Sexual Assault ( CALCASA ), is a nonprofit membership association of rape crisis centers and sexual assault prevention programs in the State of California , in the United States. CALCASA is the only statewide organization in California whose sole purpose is to promote public policy, advocacy, training and technical assistance on the issue of sexual assault . CALCASA’s primary members are

442-592: The California Coalition Against Sexual Assault , and the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence . In the United States, April is typically designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it. Since 2001, NSVRC has coordinated the national campaign theme and developed resources for organizations and individuals who wish to commemorate SAAM in their communities. The National Sexual Assault Conference (NSAC)

476-651: The National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (NAESV), the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and CALCASA. Raliance was founded in 2015 through a multimillion dollar seed investment by the National Football League . In addition to the NFL, Raliance has formed partnerships with other organizations including Uber . Bold Moves is a campaign by CALCASA launched in 2020 focused on preventing sexual violence in all forms. The campaign

510-610: The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (the oldest anti-rape coalition in the country, founded in 1975) NSVRC is funded through a cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Violence Prevention. NSVRC understands sexual violence to be an overarching term that includes an array of behaviors, both physical and non-physical, that constitute unwanted or age-inappropriate sexual activity and can impact people of any age, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, identity, etc. NSVRC  believes sexual violence

544-766: The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape from 1975 to 2023, is an organization that opposes rape and sexual violence in Pennsylvania and the United States, and advocates for victims of sexual violence. Founded in 1975, PCAR works with a statewide network of 51 rape crisis centers serving all 67 counties across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to provide services to survivors of sexual violence. As part of this organization's mission, PCAR personnel research and advocate for public policies to protect and provide recovery assistance to victims of sexual violence and to hold sexual violence offenders accountable in order to improve

578-485: The U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women , and Prevention Connection: The Violence Against Women Partnership funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Injury Control and Prevention . The National Sexual Assault Conference (NSAC) is a two and a half day, advocacy-based conference providing advanced training opportunities and information regarding sexual violence intervention and prevention. NSAC

612-581: The California State Coalition of Rape Crisis Centers, the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA) was created by rape crisis centers from across the state interested in creating a unified voice to advocate on behalf of the statewide needs of survivors, system’s change, funding needs and policy advocacy. CALCASA works closely with rape crisis centers, government agencies, campuses, institutions, lawmakers,

646-478: The National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (NAESV) and ValorUS in operating RALIANCE , which was established with financial support from the National Football League in 2015 to reduce and ultimately eradicate sexual violence. At the end of 2023, the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape rebranded and combined with the group Respect Together and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center . The new name

680-475: The Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation Law, which expanded "traditional court-ordered protection from its typical targets [of harassment]—such as ex-spouses or relatives—to acquaintances and strangers," including minors. According to Joyce Lukima, PCAR's chief operating officer, "Survivors of rape on college campuses have gotten protective orders under the law." Lukima added: This really offers

714-478: The United States, the NSVRC offers technical assistance and resources that assist communities and programs on a global scale. As a national information center, NSVRC collects and disseminates a wide range of resources on sexual violence including statistics, research, position statements, statutes, training curricula, prevention initiatives, and program information. Additionally, NSVRC develops print and online resources on

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748-652: The administrator of Pittsburgh Action Against Rape, was elected as PCAR's president. In December of that same year, the Pennsylvania House's Judiciary Committee voted 14-3 in favor of legislation that would strip husbands of the "right to use marriage as a defense against sexual assault charges." The bill had increased its co-sponsorship from five legislators during 1978 to twenty-four in 1979. Between June and March of 1978, seventy-seven women had reported being forced by their husbands to have sexual intercourse, against their will, according to PCAR, which noted that this figure

782-521: The criminal justice system, medical personnel, community-based organizations and business leaders providing a central resource for improving society's response to sexual violence by supplying knowledge and expertise on a wide range of issues. It is also frequently the recipient of federal grants to conduct nationwide programs, including technical assistance for the Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus Program of

816-640: The introduction of victims' sexual histories into court cases was delayed by legislators attempting to weaken proposed changes by continuing to allow the introduction of sexual history information in statutory rape cases that involved victims who were aged sixteen or younger. In November 1978, PCAR executive director Sandra Lambert praised U.S. President Jimmy Carter for signing the Rape Victim Act into law on October 30 of that year. The federal law, which followed Pennsylvania's groundbreaking passage of Act 53 in 1976 to improve legal protections for rape survivors,

850-593: The late 1970s, PCAR and its supporters developed and presented professional development and civic education programs that provided training for educators, healthcare workers, journalist, legal and public safety professionals, and members of the general public regarding the forms of sexual violence and their impact on communities across Pennsylvania. From 2009 to October 1, 2015, PCAR founded and provided financial management services for AEquitas, which supported prosecutors working on human trafficking and gender-based violence cases worldwide. In 2015, Pennsylvania enacted

884-447: The news media to provide access to accurate information and foster ethical reporting while also increasing awareness by the general public of the impact that sexual violence has on individuals and individual communities. In addition, PCAR personnel manage the operations of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), which provides sexual violence prevention and intervention resources. They also collaborate with personnel from

918-466: The public upon request. Through the online catalog, the collection is available worldwide to advocates, researchers, practitioners, and the general public. NSVRC’s online learning campus provides free access to eLearning modules that educate about sexual violence prevention and response. NSVRC opened in July 2000 as a national information and resource hub relating to all aspects of sexual violence. Founded by

952-485: The rape crisis centers and rape prevention programs in the state. CALCASA also has affiliate members which include organizations, businesses, individuals and others committed to their mission and their vision of the elimination of sexual violence. Its programs, projects and campaigns include the National Sexual Assault Conference, PreventConnect, Raliance and Bold Moves. Originally founded in 1980 as

986-541: The safety of communities. During the fall of 1975, PCAR and its supporters lobbied members of the Pennsylvania State Legislature to change procedures statewide for defining, managing and prosecuting rape cases. Among the changes that were demanded: On March 16, 1976, PCAR joined with women's groups statewide to hold a lobby day at the Pennsylvania State Capitol when legislation prohibiting

1020-437: The window of opportunity for those who have timed out of the criminal and civil limits to seek justice" through civil methods later in life. According to PCAR's chief executive officer, Karen Baker: We know that delayed reporting of sexual violence is normal, common and should be expected. Many people who have been sexually abused, wait months, years or decades before discussing what was done to them with anyone, let alone making

1054-744: Was an increase from the fifty-nine cases of marital rape that had been reported in 1977. On February 5, 1980, PCAR joined with the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence to present a Legislative Education Day at the Pennsylvania State Capitol to increase understanding about House Bills 744 and 745, which proposed the creation of The Office on Crime Victims to improve investigation and prosecution of domestic abuse and sexual assault crimes and fund domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers and support services for crime victims and witnesses. Beginning in

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1088-559: Was designed to reduce the introduction of testimony in future rape trials across the United States regarding survivors' past sexual histories by requiring that any such proposed testimony would be submitted to presiding judges in private hearings to determine whether or not it was directly related to the defense of alleged offenders and appropriate for trial use. According to Lambert, "In the 27 rape crisis centers in Pennsylvania, we have seen not only an increase in reporting of rape since Act 53

1122-443: Was passed, but also more offenders going to court." Lambert noted that the recidivism rate of rape offenders was estimated at seventy-three percent. From May through October of 1979, according to PCAR, 1,322 victims of rape sought assistance from nineteen of the thirty-five rape crisis centers operating across the state. Of those 1,322 survivors, 557 (42.1 percent) were children under the age of eighteen. In August 1979, Anne Pride,

1156-616: Was the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect . On December 18, 2023, the 20-year-long CEO, Karen Baker, retired from the organization. The new CEO is now Yolanda Edrington, the former COO of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Edrington is native to Harrisburg, PA. PCAR was accredited the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations' (PANO) Seal of Excellence. California Coalition Against Sexual Assault ValorUS , formerly

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