National Sexual Violence Resource Center

What National Sexual Violence Resource Center does

National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the primary national resource center for sexual violence prevention in the United States, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Operating as a division of Respect Together (formerly Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape), NSVRC serves survivors, their friends and family, advocates and prevention educators, and media professionals through free, research-backed resources. The organization is funded primarily through a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Grant/Cooperative Agreement (5 NUF2CE002613-02-00) and charitable donations, with all resources provided at no cost to users.

NSVRC's core offerings span a digital library of 63,000+ titles (nsvrclibrary.org), a self-paced online learning campus (campus.nsvrc.org), specialized toolkits including the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Toolkit and Evaluation Toolkit, the Lifespan Project, podcast series, and the annual National Sexual Assault Conference (NSAC). It also coordinates Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), observed nationally each April, and runs the Visionary Voice Awards program. Distribution occurs primarily through self-serve web channels and a partner network of 40+ state coalitions against sexual assault, alongside media partnerships with organizations such as USA TODAY, the Poynter Institute, and the Urban Institute.

The business model is grant-and-donation funded rather than revenue-generating, with no pricing tier or paid product. GTM motion is community-led: NSVRC aggregates, curates, and disseminates content rather than selling software or services, and its competitive position rests on the scale of its library, the institutional authority earned through 25 years of SAAM stewardship, and its role as the federally backed coordination hub for the national sexual violence prevention field. Leadership includes CEO Yolanda Edrington and COO Jennifer Grove, who succeeded former CEO Karen Baker in 2023.

Name

National Sexual Violence Resource Center

Legal name

National Sexual Violence Resource Center

Website

https://nsvrc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

National nonprofit resource center founded in 2001 that provides free research, toolkits, online learning, and a 63,000+ title library to sexual violence prevention advocates, survivors, educators, and media across the United States, funded primarily through CDC grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sexual Violence Prevention & Advocacy Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Educational Support Services (611710), Libraries and Archives (51921)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Transparency Portals & Open Data Reporting (EDADAIAN)

Keywords

• Sexual violence prevention
• Victim advocacy resources
• Nonprofit prevention education
• Survivor support services
• Prevention training toolkits

Headquarters

HQ city

Harrisburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: Primary funding from federal government grants, specifically a Grant/Cooperative Agreement (5 NUF2CE002613-02-00) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for sexual violence prevention work.
2. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations supporting sexual violence prevention efforts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NSVRC operates as the primary national resource center providing free research, tools, training materials, and educational resources to advocates, educators, and survivors working to prevent sexual violence. The organization maintains a digital library of more than 63,000 resources, an online learning campus, specialized toolkits (SART Toolkit, Evaluation Toolkit), and coordinates the annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign and National Sexual Assault Conference.

Product overview

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center operates as a resource center and information hub rather than a traditional software product company. The organization's offerings consist of web-based resources, toolkits, and platforms including the Respect Together Library (an online repository with over 63,000 resources), NSVRC Campus (online learning platform), the SART Toolkit, Evaluation Toolkit, Lifespan Project, annual National Sexual Assault Conference (NSAC), Visionary Voice Awards program, Directory of Organizations, Statistics resources, Podcasts, and the annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign. These products work together to provide comprehensive support for sexual violence prevention advocates, educators, and survivors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Respect Together Library An online library containing over 63,000 unique titles including research materials, training resources, audiovisual content, and books for various audiences from children to professionals in the sexual violence prevention field.
• NSVRC Campus (Online Learning) Online learning platform offering self-paced courses and educational resources for advocates, educators, and professionals working in sexual violence prevention and response.
• Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Toolkit Comprehensive toolkit providing protocols, guidelines, and resources for Sexual Assault Response Teams to coordinate effective responses to sexual assault cases.
• Evaluation Toolkit Resources and tools for evaluating sexual violence prevention programs, including data collection, analysis frameworks, and outcome measurement guidance.
• Lifespan Project Interactive online resource covering sexual violence across the lifespan, including information on violence against children, youth, adults, and older adults.
• National Sexual Assault Conference (NSAC) Annual national conference bringing together advocates, educators, and professionals to share knowledge and advance sexual violence prevention efforts.
• Visionary Voice Awards Annual awards program recognizing leaders and outstanding contributions to preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.
• Directory of Organizations Searchable directory connecting users with sexual assault service providers and advocacy organizations nationwide.
• NSVRC Podcasts Podcast series including 'Resource on the Go!' providing discussions on sexual violence prevention, research, and survivor support.
• Statistics and Data Resources Collection of statistical data, research findings, and data visualization tools on sexual violence prevalence and prevention.
• Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) Annual awareness campaign observed in April, providing resources, graphics, and engagement tools for communities to raise awareness about sexual assault prevention.

Quantifiable outcome

• 63,000+ unique resource titles available through the Respect Together library

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Respect TogethercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSVRC is a division of Respect Together, the parent organization. Respect Together is the overarching organization that houses both NSVRC and the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR). The organization rebranded from PCAR/NSVRC to Respect Together to unite national efforts to end sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.
• RALIANCEmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSVRC partners with RALIANCE on initiatives including the RALIANCE Media Summit, RALLYs Awards, and grant programs funding innovative prevention projects. RALIANCE has awarded over half a million dollars in grants to prevent sexual violence.
• State Coalitions Against Sexual AssaultmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSVRC works with state coalitions across the country including California Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Texas Association Against Sexual Assault, Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and 40+ other state and territory coalitions to coordinate national prevention efforts.
• USA TODAYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNSVRC partnered with USA TODAY on a survey revealing the extent of sexual misconduct in Hollywood, demonstrating media partnerships for awareness and education campaigns.
• Poynter InstituteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNSVRC partnered with Poynter Institute on the Initiative to End Sexual Violence in One Generation, including a contest for newsmakers to improve reporting on sexual violence.
• Urban InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSVRC collaborated with Urban Institute on CDC releases of NISVS state report data, working together on data analysis and research dissemination.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA): State-level coalition member of NSVRC's distribution network, providing training, technical assistance, and prevention resources in California. Comparable in advocacy, training, and resource-hub functions at state scale.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): Largest U.S. anti-sexual violence organization, operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline and providing survivor support resources and public education. Most directly comparable to NSVRC in mission, national reach, and resource hub model.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Operates a 24/7 crisis intervention hotline and resource portal for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Comparable in national scope, free resource distribution, and federal grant dependency.
• National Center for Victims of Crime: National advocacy and resource organization for crime victims, including survivors of sexual violence. Comparable mission in victim services, policy advocacy, and resource publication.
• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): National advocacy organization that coordinates domestic violence coalitions, policy work, and resource distribution. Directly comparable as a federally supported national resource and coalition network.
• Joyful Heart Foundation: National nonprofit focused on sexual assault survivor healing, prevention education, and policy reform. Comparable mission overlap in survivor resources and prevention programming, though smaller scale and more celebrity-driven.

Others

• RALIANCE: Strategic partner and sexual violence prevention funder that has issued over half a million dollars in grants. Comparable ecosystem role in convening leaders and funding prevention initiatives, though complementary rather than directly competing.
• Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR): Sibling/legacy organization to NSVRC under the unified Respect Together parent. Operates Pennsylvania-specific sexual violence prevention programs and shares infrastructure, leadership, and mission with NSVRC.

Emerging players

• Prevent Child Abuse America: National nonprofit focused on preventing child abuse and neglect, including child sexual abuse. Adjacent mission and federal/state coalition structure make it a partial peer in prevention programming and awareness campaigns.
• National Children's Alliance: National accrediting body and resource network for Children's Advocacy Centers serving child sexual abuse survivors. Partial overlap with NSVRC's child-focused resources and Lifespan Project, with a more specialized child-victim scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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