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The You Have Options Program (YHOP) has three goals: 1) increase sexual assault reporting by eliminating as many barriers to reporting as possible, 2) increase identification and prosecution of sexual offenders, and 3) decrease sexual assault victimization. Agencies participating in the YHOP receive training in law enforcement options for sexual assault reporting and best practice law enforcement… (read more)

Over the last several years, the Sexual Violence Justice Institute at the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault has worked to learn best practices and find better ways to complete case file reviews as an evaluation strategy for Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs). Case file review is one way for multi-disciplinary teams to learn about their actual response to victims versus what they… (read more)

Street harassment is a human rights violation and a form of gender violence. It keeps many harassed people from feeling safe in public spaces. It can dictate where they go, when, with whom, and how they dress. It can impact their hobbies and habits, their routes and routines. It even causes some people to move or quit jobs because of harassers in the vicinity. To stop street harassment, we first… (read more)

U.S. federal laws create specific obligations for U.S. colleges and universities regarding the prevention, reporting, and response to campus sexual misconduct. This document is a resource for Forum member institutions to understand U.S. federal law with regard to sexual misconduct. State law in the United States and international laws are outside the scope of this document. All Forum member… (read more)

U.S. federal laws create specific obligations for U.S. colleges and universities regarding the prevention, reporting, and response to campus sexual misconduct. This document is a resource for Forum member institutions to understand U.S. federal law with regard to sexual misconduct. State law in the United States and international laws are outside the scope of this document. All Forum member… (read more)

A summary of the Bipartisan Campus Accountability and Safety Act (CASAct).

In Houston, victim notification involves reestablishing contact with victims whose cases are re-opened for investigation as a result of a match in the law enforcement database Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), from victims' recently tested sexual assault kits (SAKs). HPD and working group members designed the Complainant Notification and Hotline Protocols to outline victim notification… (read more)

SAPRO is the organization responsible for the oversight of Department of Defense (DOD) sexual assault policy. The Department has implemented a comprehensive policy to ensure the safety, dignity and well being of all members of the Armed Forces. This website provides access to the SAPR Strategic Plan, guidance, speeches & briefings and other information for victims of sexual assault, the… (read more)

This technical assistance guidance supports advocates seeking to build capacity to recognize and respond to survivors across the gender spectrum, while honoring the gender analysis that helps us understand the root causes of violence and oppression. It offers guideposts for responding to the needs of male-identified victims of intimate partner violence through an exploration of challenges to… (read more)

Survivors of violence face real barriers when trying to access safe housing: barriers caused by the power and control dynamics of abuse, a need for safety and confidentiality, economic instability, the effects of trauma, and the lack of affordable housing in communities. This website is a collection of strategies, resources, case studies, reports, and statistics that providers and advocates can… (read more)

When college and university students study abroad, their institution's obligations under Title IX of The Education Act Amendments of 1972, the Clery Act, and Campus SaVE travel with them. This Risk Research Bulletin addresses an institution's obligations for responding to sexual violence on study abroad trips. It provides best practices for training faculty, administrators, and students as they… (read more)

When college and university students study abroad, their institution's obligations under Title IX of The Education Act Amendments of 1972, the Clery Act, and Campus SaVE travel with them. This Risk Research Bulletin addresses an institution's obligations for responding to sexual violence on study abroad trips. It provides best practices for training faculty, administrators, and students as they… (read more)

When college and university students study abroad, their institution's obligations under Title IX of The Education Act Amendments of 1972, the Clery Act, and Campus SaVE travel with them. This Risk Research Bulletin addresses an institution's obligations for responding to sexual violence on study abroad trips. It provides best practices for training faculty, administrators, and students as they… (read more)

This report analyzes the most recent, reliable data about rape and sexual assault in our country. It identifies those most at risk of being victims of these crimes, examines the cost of this violence (both to survivors and our communities), and describes the response, too often inadequate, of the criminal justice system. The report catalogues steps this Administration has taken to combat rape and… (read more)

The NSVRC provides a variety of information and tools on the prevention of sexual violence. The resources include a primary prevention primer, webinars and videos, evaluation tools, online training courses, and more.

Prevention Innovations is a collaboration between researchers and practitioners that develops, implements and evaluates cutting-edge programs, policies and practices that will end violence against women. Their team is made up of researchers and practitioners who work collaboratively to develop and evaluate prevention strategies, evidence-based measures to document the problems of sexual and… (read more)

This special collection emphasizes collaborative and multi-level approaches to the prevention of and response to teen dating violence (TDV). It draws on the work of many organizations and organizes the resources on TDV prevention and responses by different populations. The first section of this special collection provides general information about teen dating violence. The next six sections… (read more)

This study set out to investigate the current state of campus sexual assault programs and policies and uncovered multiple barriers to students with disabilities, from reporting crime to receiving needed assistance afterward. The report includes recommendations for Congress, federal agencies, and colleges to improve reporting requirements, training, and policies and procedures to better serve… (read more)

A goal of the Houston Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) Action Research Project was to collaborate across disciplines to create an innovative, sensitive, and trauma-informed model of victim notification. Thus, members of an interprofessional working group developed and implemented the Complainant Notification and Information Line Protocols (herein after referred to as Protocols). The Protocols outline the… (read more)

Many prevention activities focus on changing individual's knowledge and attitudes and developing new skills that redefine relationships such as promoting healthy intimate relationships and empowering bystanders to intervene in situations that are either high risk for sexual violence or reinforce rape culture. However, focusing on individual behavior alone will not prevent sexual violence. Efforts… (read more)

The way campus sexual misconduct policies are communicated to students varies at colleges and universities across the country. Many students receive information about sexual misconduct policies during new student orientation. However, various methods are used to deliver this information (e.g., online websites, in-person discussions) and little is known about how the delivery method impacts what… (read more)

This report describes research on victim and professional perspectives on the delivery of victim notification procedures, implementation of new victim notification processes, victim engagement within the criminal justice system, and recommendations for improvements.

Every Choice is a program designed to inspire and motivate students to take action when faced with a potential act of sexual violence, dating or domestic violence, or stalking. Every Choice is aimed at reducing campus violence and stalking by equipping students with realistic, actionable bystander intervention tools.

This document explains the legal requirements for establishing penetration in sexual assault prosecutions and offers strategies for effectively identifying, evaluating, and presenting evidence of penetration. First, it summarizes the categories of criminal sex offense statutes and outlines the legal requirements to establish penetration. Second, it provides strategies to prepare for and try… (read more)

The DOD Safe Helpline is a crisis support service for members of the DOD community affected by sexual violence. Safe Helpline provides live, one-on-one support and information to the worldwide DOD community. The service is confidential, anonymous, secure, and available worldwide, 24/7 by click, call or text providing victims with the help they need anytime, anywhere.

Led by law enforcement professionals working in partnership with victim advocates and experts in the field of sexual assault response and prevention, the aim of the You Have Options Program (YHOP) is to make the law enforcement response to sexual assault more effective. Specifically, YHOP focuses on changing two fundamental elements in the law enforcement response to sexual violence: increasing… (read more)

Promising practices strongly suggest that when colleges and universities conduct sexual assault investigations and adjudications as required by Title IX, they should employ a trauma-informed approach. This naturally promotes access for complainants by encouraging their participation and promotes accuracy by enabling investigators and decision-makers to ask appropriate questions and better… (read more)

Promising practices strongly suggest that when colleges and universities conduct sexual assault investigations and adjudications as required by Title IX, they should employ a trauma-informed approach. This naturally promotes access for complainants by encouraging their participation and promotes accuracy by enabling investigators and decision-makers to ask appropriate questions and better… (read more)

Learn from Louisiana State Police Investigator Amy Juneau and Lieutenant Angela Banta from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office about the world's fastest growing crime, human trafficking. This webinar presentation provides participants with an understanding of what human trafficking is and what indicators to look for in their area, signs to look for to identify possible victims of human… (read more)

Learn from Louisiana State Police Investigator Amy Juneau and Lieutenant Angela Banta from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office about the world's fastest growing crime, human trafficking. This webinar presentation provides participants with an understanding of what human trafficking is and what indicators to look for in their area, signs to look for to identify possible victims of human… (read more)

Coordinated Community Response (CCR) teams need to protect victim privacy as they engage community service professionals in the work of advocating for survivors and ending sexual and domestic violence. This toolkit offers model policies and highlights key state and federal laws regarding victim privacy for organizations that receive funding through the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) and… (read more)

Students, families, and study abroad program directors should be well-versed on the resources available both domestically and abroad following an incident like sexual assault. This document offers detailed information on travel preparation, those at risk, how students can protect themselves, and options for students and program directors to consider after an incident occurs.

The NCAA Sexual Assault Task Force convened in 2015 to provide clear direction on a curriculum that will help athletics departments engage in education, collaboration, and compliance surrounding sexual violence issues. This toolkit, initiated by the task force, builds on critical elements outlined in the fall 2014 NCAA publication, Addressing Sexual… (read more)