Sexual Violence: Policy & Systems Advocacy

This area provides information and tools to assist individuals and their collective(s) working to end sexual violence through public policy and systems change. Public policy includes federal, state, and local laws that impact victims and survivors of sexual violence and address prevention strategies, the configuration and operation of agencies and systems that respond to and prevent sexual violence, policies and protocols, and funding for the provision of services to victims and survivors. Systems advocacy is the tool that advocates and other professionals use to ensure the rights and needs of victims of sexual violence as they negotiate systems on their journey toward healing and also to ensure that systems are working to address the prevention of sexual violence.

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December 2011

Campus Sexual Assault Policies

Washington state coalition compiled this resource, which outlines common missteps in sexual assault policies on college campuses, and promising practices implementing in their region.

Authors: Washingon Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs

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October 2011

Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies Academic Program Year 2010-2011

This summary of information was taken from self-assessments conducted by Military Service Academies (MSA) in the school year 2010-2011, measuring the outcomes of prevention and response efforts within the military.

Authors: Sexual Assault Prevention And Response Office of the Department of Defense

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September 2011

10 Strategies for Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse at the Hands of a Family Member

This publication offers strategies for prosecuting child sexual abuse by a family member. Some of the recommendations include developing an understanding of grooming techniques and using forensic interviewing.

Authors: Jennifer Long, John Wilkinson & Julie Kays

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August 2011

Use Of Victim Service Agencies By Victims Of Serious Violent Crime, 1993-2009

This report presents data from the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) on trends in seeking help from victim-service agencies after experiencing a violent crime.

Authors: Lynn Langton

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June 2011

A Different World is Possible: A call for long-term and targeted action to prevent violence against women and girls

This report from the UK calls for long-term and targeted action to prevent violence against women and girls. In particular, it asks schools and other educational institutions to play their part.

Authors: Somali Cerise

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June 2011

Military Justice: Oversight and Better Collaboration Needed for Sexual Assault Investigations and Adjudications

This report to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives outlines needed structural changes to the process of investigating and carrying out legal proceedings for sexual assault cases.

Authors: U.S. Government Accountability Office

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June 2011

VA Health Care: Actions Needed to Prevent Sexual Assaults and Other Safety Incidents

This report evaluates and outlines actions needed for improvement in prevention sexual violence and other safety concerns within VA healthcare settings.

Authors: United States Government Accountability Office

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May 25, 2011

House Refuses to Vote on Abortion Coverage for Military Rape Victims

This article discusses actions by the House Committee on Rules to block a vote and debate on changing legislation that prevents service women who experience pregnancy as a result of rape to receive a federally funded abortion. This option is available to civilian women who experience rape, abuse, or incest.

Authors: Laura Bassett

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May 2011

The Road Ahead: Unanalyzed Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases

This NIJ special report outlines the issue of untested sexual assault kits that remain in law enforcement custody and evidence rooms and the impact that these kits have on communities and sexual assault response.

Authors: Nancy Ritter

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May 2011

Gender-Based Violence & Harassment: Your School, Your Rights

This 2-pager provides an overview of students’ rights related to gender-based violence and harassment. It provides information about Title IX and offers a list of Dos and Don’ts.

Authors: American Civil Liberties Union, Women’s Rights Project

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