Ten Things You Might Not Know About Sexual Assault
Each year approximately 207,754 sexual assaults occur in the United States (RAINN). However, despite that astounding number, sexual assault is still not widely discussed.
To conclude Sexual Assault Awareness Month, please read this list of 10 things you might not know about sexual assault. Sexual assault is not just rape or attempted rape -- it is any unwanted sexual contact or advances, preventing someone or being ... Read More »
Redbook Is Looking For Survivor Stories
A Message from NRCDV:
Redbook Magazine has reached out to the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) and other allied national organizations for support in the development of an online video support/awareness campaign featuring the stories of domestic violence survivors. The project will share the stories of survivors of dating/domestic violence in an effort to bring visibility to the issue, help break the silence and ... Read More »
The History of Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). During this time advocates work to raise awareness about sexual violence and educate communities around the nation about how to prevent sexual assault.
This year’s campaign, It’s Time to Talk About It, focuses on healthy sexuality and encourages people to discuss how we can respect one another in order to prevent sexual violence. It’s Time To ... Read More »
A Man Can
On January 4, The Hotline was honored with a visit from sportscaster James Brown, host of CBS Network's "The NFL Today" and representatives of The Verizon Foundation is support of his A Man Can campaign.
"Domestic violence is an epidemic in all of our communities," Brown said. "That deepened my personal commitment and desire to help end domestic violence. It's my hope that millions of men join ... Read More »
The Hotline Turns 16
Today we celebrate our 16 year anniversary. We are thankful that we have been able to help victims of domestic violence for the past decade and a half.
The Hotline was founded in 1996 as part of the Violence Against Women Act passed by Congress. The Hotline is the only national domestic violence hotline that has access to more than 4,500 shelters and domestic violence programs ... Read More »
The Dangers of Sharing Passwords
A New York Times article recently discussed the growing trend of teens sharing passwords with their significant others as a sign of intimacy. However, this tendency goes beyond teenage relationships, and more and more adults are finding themselves being tempted to give their passwords to their partners.
Technology has created a whole new realm for our relationships to live in -- the digital world. We email ... Read More »
What Makes Teen Dating Abuse Unique
Teen dating abuse can be as serious and scary as violence within an adult relationship. The abuse faced by teens can manifest itself in a variety of forms including physical, verbal and digital. We wanted to shed a light on dating abuse as February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
There are a lot of similarities between teen dating abuse and domestic violence, but ... Read More »
