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Envisioning Communities Without Sexual Violence

Sexual violence is a public health problem - one that is recognized by both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Prevention Institute. These public health institutions are at the forefront of promoting a public health approach to sexual violence, one that incorporates primary prevention, or taking action to prevent health and social problems before their onset. [Read more.]

FAQ and Factsheets: LGBT

Violence Against Gays and Lesbians

The victimization of gays and lesbians based upon their sexual orientation includes harassment, vandalism, robbery, assault, rape and murder. The location of these crimes is not restricted to dark streets leading from gay establishments. Violence against gays and lesbians occurs everywhere: in schools, the workplace, public places and in the home. Those who commit these acts come from all social/economic backgrounds and represent different age groups. [More...]
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The Resource Guide is a free information service from The New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault.

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Voices and Faces:
Tracey Stevens

"My priest told me that I should find forgiveness and move on. Well, I have moved on with my life, but I will never forgive my attacker. He has forever injured my spirit."
Read more about Tracey at The Voices and Faces Project »

EVC youth filmmakers discussing their documentary "It�s Not About Sex"

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