A request for distribution from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (some of you have seen these resources before, but it’s worth reposting them):
To assist efforts in disaster-stricken areas, NSVRC collaborated with several organizations in the field to establish The Relief Fund for Sexual Assault Victims www.nsvrc.org/relief-fund.
We are working to increase donations to the fund. Help us by sharing the Relief Fund Flyer in your community.
Black and White Version (pdf) : English Spanish
Color Version (pdf): English Spanish
We also have a new way for people to contribute by buying Cards that Care. 100% of proceeds support the relief fund.
For your convenience, here are links to the publications and resources about the connection between sexual violence and disasters. Hard copies of publications are available upon request.
Sexual Violence in Disasters: A planning guide for prevention and response.
English-language and Spanish-language versions of the book are available online.
Sexual violence in disasters fact sheet.
It contains information about the risk of sexual violence and some basic prevention strategies.
Sexual violence in disasters informational palm card.
These free cards can be ordered online. On the back of each card, is an area that can be personalized with local contact information.www.nsvrc.org/relief-fund.
Free 1 hour online course available on Sexual Violence in Disasters: Understanding the Scope of the Problem.