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Sexual Assault Prevention Guide

April 10, 2018

by EfficientGov Staff

Hand holds a ribbon for awareness about the national problem and need for sexual assault prevention.

We’ve compiled resources to help communities prevent incidence of sexual violence. A review of sexual assault statistics reveals why this is a community problem nationwide, affecting millions of American men, women, boys and girls.

We’ve included information on available trainings for various community groups, including public health professionals, educators, community leaders and businesses. There is also information about grants for sexual assault prevention, primers on common date rape drugs, news and insights into topics like, How Prevalent is Sexual Assault on College Campuses?

Sexual Assault Prevention

The teal ribbon is worn for sexual assault on college campuses and other places.

How Prevalent is Sexual Assault on College Campuses?

April 8, 2018

The NIJ investigated 15 years of reports to prepare data about the prevalence of sexual assault on...

Sexual assault statistics reveal youth and young adults in communities across America are at highest risk for sexual violence.

Sexual Assault Statistics Reveal Why It’s A Community Problem

April 7, 2018

A review of the latest and first state level sexual assault statistics by CDC and other...

A bystander witnesses a young man talking to a young woman holding drinks. Many available training resources can help communities in preventing sexual violence

Trainings: Preventing Sexual Violence in Your Community

April 6, 2018

Educating public health professionals, educators, students, adults and businesses on the principles...

People walking away from each other outside. One Love Foundation examines the link between mass shootings and domestic violence and recommends individuals develop safety plans where firearms are present.

A Push for Safety Plans: Examining Mass Shootings & Domestic Violence

April 5, 2018

An examination of recent mass shootings and links to domestic violence by One Love Foundation urges...

Bottles of alcohol, the most common date rape drug.

What is the Most Common Date Rape Drug?

April 4, 2018

Roofies are one of the most common date rape drugs. There is no medical use for the drug approved for use in the U.S.

What to Know About Roofies, A Common Date Rape Drug

April 3, 2018

GHB is a clear liquid or powder found to be used for spiked drinks.

What to Know About GHB, A Common Date Rape Drug

April 2, 2018

Ketamine bottles. Ketamine is a schedule III anesthetic that is one of the top three most common date rape drugs.

What to Know About Ketamine, A Common Date Rape Drug

March 30, 2018

Mother and daughter holding hands, close up of hands. Rape victims in Maryland can request to end assailants parenting rights.

Maryland Extends Rape Victims Rights

February 8, 2018

A new product that will hit shelves in late 2018 will help detect the presence of date rape drugs in beverages.

The Bar Napkin That Could Sweep Date Rape Drug Tech

January 29, 2018

Undercover Cop Makes Sexual Abuse Arrest on Subway

November 1, 2017

Date rape drugs are often slipped right into drinks like this mojito served at a bar. 5 tech gadgets could detect them and reduce rape trends.

5 Gadgets That Alert Drinkers to Date Rape Drugs

May 22, 2017

Police data and law enforcement data stirs conversation, particularly with body cameras. Trafficking victims

3 Steps for Improving Police Response to Trafficking...

March 9, 2017

Thorn is helping to uncover sex trafficking criminals that hide behind the Internet and Dark Web.

3 Tools Helping Law Enforcement Agencies Stop Sex...

February 22, 2017

Officer Sex Cases Plagued By Lax Supervision, Policies

November 4, 2015

Q&A About the Issue of Officer Sex Misconduct

November 3, 2015

Rape Investigation Prompted Oakland Police Reforms

June 3, 2015

Grants

Sexual assault prevention grants were recently funded prior to sexual assault awareness month.

$500K in Sexual Assault Prevention Grants (From NFL-Funded Raliance)

April 4, 2018

The ongoing sexual assault prevention grants program seeks to advance projects, strategies or...

A new grant will help The Center for Pregnancy Choices with funds to provide relationship education, as well as pay for date rape drug identifying products and pregnancy tests.

Utah Workforce Grant Provides Relationship Education, Date Rape Detection Cards in Logan

March 22, 2018

A Talent Ready Utah grant from the state's Department of Workforce Services is funding relationship...

NY Parks, Weeks After Rape Claim, Set to Get Security Funds

January 26, 2016

The city's parks are poised to receive additional money for security less than two weeks after a...

Banks and credit card companies may face class actions by consumers with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau banning mandatory arbitration clauses in 2017. Shown is a gavel.

Cherokee Nation Receives Grant to Prosecute Sexual Assault

January 11, 2016

The Oklahoma-based tribe is among seven agencies and the only tribe in the nation to receive part...

Grant Helps Counties Combat Sexual Violence

July 27, 2015

The focus of the program will be on preventing sexual violence, but also improving the response a...

The federal government can lock JAG grantees into new ICE requirements under Section 1373, once DOJ funding awards are accepted. Shown here is the Department of Justice moniker on a grey building wall.

$17M Available for Sex Offender Programming

October 9, 2014

The U.S. Department of Justice is offering $17 million in grant assistance for sex offender...