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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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March 6, 2025

Featuring Women of the Sexual Violence Prevention Movement for Women’s History Month 2025

March is Women’s History Month. Women have historically and modernly advocated for safer communities, free of violence of all kinds, including sexual violence. Women have used their voices, communities, experiences,…

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February 6, 2025

Honoring Black History Month: Lifting Up Black Leaders in the Sexual Violence Prevention Movement

February is Black History Month, a time to recognize and honor the enduring contributions of Black individuals and communities. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the deep intersections…

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February 6, 2025

Empowering Communities: A Love Letter From NCCASA to Rape Crisis Advocates

At NCCASA, we recognize the transformative power of support services for survivors of sexual violence. Every call answered, every volunteer hour contributed, and every crisis chat initiated represents a step…

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December 6, 2024

Bridging Gaps: Inclusive Sexual Health Education for Individuals with IDD

December 3rd was the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face unique challenges in navigating sexual health and relationships, including that individuals with…

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