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This fall the National Sexual Violence Resource Center released the applied research paper, understanding National Rape Statistics, which provides an overview on how the number of estimated sexual assaults in the U.S. is determined. [Read more.]

Photos - SAYSO 2006 Album 4

Part vigil, part art happening, the Sexual Assault Yearly Speak Out breaks the silence around NYC’s epidemic of sexual violence. 24 hours of survivor stories and performances in Union Square Park, April 21-22, 2006.

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Photos by Marc Kelly.



Vigil for Victims of Sexual Exploitation
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Vigil for Victims of Sexual Exploitation

A survivor tells his story
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A survivor tells his story

Hollaback NYC organizers
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Hollaback NYC organizers

Survivor stories through the night
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Survivor stories through the night

SAYSO in the wee hours
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SAYSO in the wee hours

The Unbound Theater performs
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The Unbound Theater performs

Making it through the storm
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Making it through the storm

Stop2nahalf youth group speak out
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Stop2nahalf youth group speak out

Alliance Executive Director Harriet Lessel closes the Speak Out
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Alliance Executive Director Harriet Lessel closes the Speak Out


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