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July 2, 2025

Taking Care of Ourselves & Each Other in Challenging Times: A Message From Our Team to You

Hi everyone, We feel it too—this moment is heavy. Political shifts, social unrest, and the unrelenting pace of our work weigh on us all. NCCASA sees you: the advocates taking…

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July 2, 2025

U & T Visas: What to Know Resource Sheet

Access this new resource on the difference between U & T Visas and recommendations for supporting your work with federal immigration changes.  

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June 5, 2025

Uplifting Survivor Voices: “Legislating Hope: How One Woman Turned Pain into Policy to Protect Others,” Written by Witlee Ethan

Written by Witlee Ethan TW: Suicidal Ideation, Sexual violence, violence  From the time I was a young girl, I've always had an empathetic heart towards victims of injustice. Wanting to…

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June 5, 2025

Uplifting Survivor Voices: “Grief of the 81 percent,” Written by Hannah Preston

Grief of the 81 percent Written by Hannah Preston, MPH TW: Suicidal Ideation, Sexual violence, Eating disorders While I could share the graphic details of how I became part of…

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May 15, 2025

Introducing NCCASA’S Advocacy Desk Reference Guide for Advocates

It's Here!! A brand new tool for Advocates!  The **NCCASA Advocacy Desk Reference** is an essential new resource designed to support sexual violence advocates with the foundational knowledge and practical…

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May 15, 2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Prioritizing Well-Being in Sexual Violence Prevention

As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month this May, it's essential to recognize the profound connection between mental health and sexual violence. Survivors often face complex emotional and psychological challenges,…

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April 25, 2025

SAAM Blog Week 4: Communities Act Together

SAAM Week 4: Communities Act Together, Written by Courtney Dunkerton In the aftermath of Helene we saw the power of community acting together, united in a common purpose to help…

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April 18, 2025

SAAM Blog Week 3 Uplifting Survivor Voices: “Grief of the 81%” Written by Hannah Preston, MPH

Grief of the 81 percent Written by Hannah Preston, MPH TW: Suicidal Ideation, Sexual violence, Eating disorders While I could share the graphic details of how I became part of…

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April 11, 2025

SAAM Blog Week 2: Learn. Act. Change.

As an advocate who has worked with survivors of sexual and domestic violence for over a decade, I truly believe the only way to eradicate gender-based violence, is to Learn,…

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April 2, 2025

SAAM Blog Week One: Together We Act, United We Change

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time to increase public awareness of sexual violence and educate communities on prevention. In 2025, we join NSVRC's with the theme "Together…

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