Sexual Assault Prevention

Sexual Assault Prevention Guide

April 10, 2018

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

WI Bill Proposes Rape Kit Process for Healthcare, Law Enforcement

April 17, 2019

Rape kits, or SAKs, must go to the state's crime lab whether the victim chooses to report to law...

The Law Enforcement Kit for Increasing Engagement with Sexual Assault Victims

April 9, 2019

Start by Believing offers law enforcement agencies a kit for taking action to end the cycle of...

The 911 Silent Call Procedure That Specifies Public Safety Services

April 3, 2019

Making a silent call to 911 can get callers the specific public safety services they need and can...

Google Voice Opens Public Safety Line for Madison’s Latino Community

December 17, 2018

Learn about Latino community policing efforts by MPD and Dane County's Amigos en Azul special...

This Tuesday, July 25, 2017, photo shows an Oakland Police Department patch on a uniform. A newspaper is reporting that the Oakland Police Department asks all officer applicants to disclose whether they have been sexually assaulted. The San Francisco Chronicle reported Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, that legal experts say the question appears to be rare and potentially problematic.

Oakland Police Screening Applicants for Sexual Assault...

October 25, 2018

Undercover Colors is a single-use test that can be stored on a key ring until a user wants to test a drink for date rape drugs.

How to Detect Date Rape Drugs: New Single-Use Drink...

September 20, 2018

OurMusicMyBody addresses sexual harassment education at concerts and music festivals. Groups work with event management teams on policies and interventions.

Are There Solutions for Sexual Harassment at Concerts?

June 25, 2018

SAKI Quick Take: 5 Keys to Trauma-Informed Victim...

May 30, 2018

Women with PTSD experience all these sentiments in the word cloud shown.

Why Women with PTSD Turn to Opioids & How to...

May 16, 2018

Mariska Hargitay and others behind the I am Evidence documentary on stage at a film festival in 2017.

Documentary: Wayne County Ends Rape Kit Backlog

May 4, 2018

Free Online Toolkit Can Help Address Rape Kit Backlog

April 30, 2018

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

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...

April 7, 2018

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

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...

April 5, 2018

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

$40 Million for Federal Sexual Assault Kits Initiative

April 17, 2019

The Sexual Assault Kits Initiative aims to reduce the nation's backlog of SAKs and assist...

Nebraska's STOP grant as part of the Department of Justice's Violence Against Women Act is providing $1.2 million towards programs that help stop or prevent domestic and sexual violence against women.

$1.2M for Nebraska Public Safety to Combat Violence Against Women

November 12, 2018

Nebraska's STOP grant aims to bolster public safety programs that address domestic violence and...

Workplaces Respond is a resource hub for employers aimed at providing protection and support for victims of workplace harassment.

Grant-Funded Govt. Workplace Harassment Website Engages Labor

October 9, 2018

The DOJ grant-funded site provides resources to employers to support victims of workplace...

$2.8 Million to Combat Violence Against Women in Maryland

August 13, 2018

Maryland's STOP VAWA grant program aims to boost victim-centered public safety strategies to combat...

Sparkplug Foundation grants provide funding for small community projects and startups that benefit communities as a whole.

Sparkplug Foundation Funds Community Organizing, Startups

July 24, 2018

Small projects created by community organizing and startups are eligible. They can involve music or...

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...