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Sexual Violence

Prevention & Education

Prevention & Education

Effective strategies and reliable, culturally-relevant tools are necessary to bring about heightened public awareness and the focused societal commitment necessary to end violence against women. This area provides resources to support prevention (primary, secondary and tertiary) and social change education activities that identify and address factors that perpetuate and increase risk of sexual violence.

Working with Children Towards a Healthy & Non-Violent Future
This Special Collection provides a unique perspective on working with children (younger than 13 years of age), focusing on theories and strategies for raising respectful, non-violent people. Resources discuss child development and how to utilize this knowledge when implementing primary prevention strategies that foster healthy attitudes and behaviors.

Prevention
This area features theory and practice that promotes the prevention of sexual violence. Prevention approaches are designated as primary, secondary, and/or tertiary in nature, and "model" or "promising" programs, curricula, and initiatives are identified. Evaluation materials are provided to help guide evidence-based, cost-effective prevention efforts.

Education
This area includes strategies for raising awareness and increasing community engagement to end sexual violence. Specific campaigns and initiatives are identified, in addition to outreach strategies and materials for training individuals to identify, prevent, and respond to domestic violence in various settings. Several kits and tools are provided.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) offers a variety of SAAM resources including, background, campaign ideas and materials, activities and resources from across the country, and a calendar of SAAM events. Visit the SAAM website at: www.nsvrc.org/saam.

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