As part of our series on economic supports, Sally Laskey, NSVRC Evaluation Coordinator interviews Shayne Spaulding from the Urban Institute about the evidence on employment-focused strategies that can improve outcomes for youth. Sexual Violence Prevention Resource for Action (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/violence-prevention/media/pdf/resources-for-action/SV-Prevention-Resource_508.pdf Risk and Protective Factors Infographic (NSVRC) https://www.nsvrc.org/resource/risk-and-protective-factors/ Prevalence of workplace violence against young workers in the United States https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37039623/ How Policymakers Can Help Young Workers Thrive (Urban Institute) https://workrisenetwork.org/sites/default/files/2025-08/howpolicymakerscanhelpyoungworkersthrive.pdf Policy Levers at the State and Federal Levels to Support the Financial Futures of Young Workers (Urban Institute) https://workrisenetwork.org/brief/policy-levers-state-and-federal-levels-support-financial-futures-young-workers How Policymakers can Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities for Young People Involved in Foster Care and the Criminal Legal System (Urban Institute) https://workrisenetwork.org/brief/how-policymakers-can-expand-apprenticeship-opportunities-young-people-involved-foster-care How State Tax Systems Can Support Young Workers (Urban Institute) https://workrisenetwork.org/brief/how-state-tax-systems-can-support-young-workers Youth Corps Programs Build Pathways to Infrastructure Careers https://workrisenetwork.org/brief/how-state-tax-systems-can-support-young-workers   https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayne-spaulding-59a465/ https://www.facebook.com/urbaninstitute https://www.linkedin.com/company/urban-institute/ https://www.youtube.com/c/theurbaninstitute https://www.instagram.com/urbaninstitute/ https://x.com/urbaninstitute

In this episode, NSVRC’s Evaluation Coordinator, Sally Laskey, and Prevention Coordinator, Mo Lewis, discuss economic supports as a method for preventing sexual violence   Show Notes: In this episode, NSVRC’s Evaluation Coordinator, Sally Laskey, and Prevention Coordinator, Mo Lewis, discuss economic supports as an important aspect of sexual violence prevention. Participants · Sally Laskey, Evaluation Coordinator · Mo Lewis, Prevention Coordinator Sexual Violence Prevention Resource for Action (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/violence-prevention/media/pdf/resources-for-action/SV-Prevention-Resource_508.pdf   Risk and Protective Factors Infographic (NSVRC) https://www.nsvrc.org/resource/risk-and-protective-factors/   Over 8.3 million workers will benefit from minimum wage increases on January 1 (Economic Policy Institute Blog) https://www.epi.org/blog/over-8-3-million- workers-will-benefit-from-minimum-wage-increases-on-january-1-nineteen-qstates-will-raise-their-minimum-wages-heres-where/   States of Affordability: A series on where and why US households struggle to make ends meet (Brookings Institute) https://www.brookings.edu/articles/states-of-affordability-a-series-on-where-and-why-us-households-struggle-to-make-ends-meet/ Pay Range Transparency Helps Reduce Gender Wage Gaps (National Women's Law Center) https://nwlc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NWLC-Pay-Range-Transparency-Factsheet_2023-1.pdf   Paid Family Leave: A Promising Strategy for IPV Prevention (Center for Policy Research) https://www.preventn.com/_files/ugd/40dfdf_dfd23756db7d4b14808ff2ed326a2e60.pdf   The Top 10 Things Unions Can Do In The Workplace To Address Sexual Harassment (Futures Without Violence) https://futureswithoutviolence.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025_The-Top-10-Things-Unions-Can-Do-In-The-Workplace-To-Address-Sexual-Harassment.pdf Messaging the Connections: Explaining the links between strengthening economic supports and preventing sexual and intimate partner violence (PreventConnect Webinar) https://www.preventconnect.org/2020/07/messaging-the-connections-explaining-the-links-between-strengthening-economic-supports-and-preventing-sexual-and-intimate-partner-violence/ Prevention Messaging Best Practices (NSVRC) https://www.nsvrc.org/resource/prevention-messaging-best-practices/

This episode wraps up our podcast series, Voices Through the Decades, in honor of the 25th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Across the series, we’ve uplifted voices from the movement to reflect on SAAM’s history, impact, and future. In this conversation, you’ll hear reflections from SAAM Insiders, who have each had a significant role in working on NSVRC’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign over the years. Participants · Sally Laskey, NSVRC Evaluation Coordinator · Jennifer Grove, NSVRC Director · Jayla Murdock, NSVRC Prevention Campaign Specialist · Laura Palumbo, Communications Director of NSVRC

In this episode of Voices Through the Decades, Ponny White, Senior Prevention Coordinator at the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault, shares her expertise in authentically engaging young people in prevention work. We explore practical approaches and actionable insights for organizations looking to support youth leadership and honor the next generation’s role in shaping the future of prevention.

This is the third episode of a special series Voices Through the Decades, in honor of the 25th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Across the series, we’ll uplift voices from the movement to reflect on SAAM’s history, impact, and future. In this conversation, the founder of the Nothing Without Us Collective shares insights from her work, reflecting on disability justice, accessibility, and the importance of inclusive approaches within the movement. Participants · Cierra Olivia Thomas Williams, founder of Nothing Without Us Collective · Jayla Murdock, Prevention Campaign Specialist at NSVR · Tatiana Piper, Community Advocacy Coordinator at PCAR

This episode continues our Voices Through the Decades series, honoring the 25th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Tonjie Reese, founder of eleven24, joins us to reflect on how prevention efforts have evolved over the years and what remains unchanged. We explore youth engagement, experiential learning, and the ways communities can support the next generation in leading prevention work.

This episode launches our special podcast series, Voices Through the Decades, in honor of the 25th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Across the series, we’ll uplift voices from the movement to reflect on SAAM’s history, impact, and future. In this conversation, leaders from Respect Together share their perspectives on how the campaign has grown and where we go from here. This episode launches our special series, Voices Through the Decades, in honor of the 25th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Across the series, we’ll uplift voices from the movement to reflect on SAAM’s history, impact, and future. In this conversation, leaders from Respect Together share their perspectives on how the campaign has grown and where we go from here. Participants · Delilah Rumburg, former CEO of PCAR and Respect Together · Karen Baker, inaugural director of NSVRC and former CEO of PCAR/Respect Together · Yolanda Edrington, current CEO of Respect Together and former director of NSVRC · Laura Palumbo, Communications Director of NSVRC

In this episode, NSVRC’s Communications Director, Laura Palumbo, and Prevention Coordinator, Mo Lewis, discuss how we are honoring 25 years of our national Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign this April. They also introduce an interactive opportunity to get involved by sharing your voice. Learn how you can participate in the SAAM 25th Anniversary Voicemail Reflection Line by sharing your reflections on the past and your hopes for the future. Participants · Laura Palumbo, Communications Director · Mo Lewis, Prevention Coordinator

In this podcast episode, NSVRC’s Communications Director Laura Palumbo, Communications Specialist Halle Nelson, and Multimedia Specialist Courtland Murray reminisced about our most listened to podcasts over the last five years.

In this episode, Mo talks with Anole about this toolkit, why it is needed, the research that informed its creation, and how it can be used in prevention.