Press releases, fact sheets, and messaging best practices for journalists and communications professionals.
The purpose of the New Mexico Crime Victimization Survey was to understand the extent of criminal victimization, crime reporting, and assistance seeking for four types of crime (stalking, rape, sexual assault, and domestic violence) and to identify differences in rates between demographic groups.
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This Toolkit was created by the Chicago Taskforce on Violence Against Girls & Young Women to provide concrete facts about the issue of violence against girls and young women; suggestions about issues to be covered regarding violence against girls, and information about key organizations.
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As members of the media, journalists play a critical role in illuminating the truth for people. Well-written, fact-based stories that place a particular incident in a broader context can go a long way toward educating the public. The following eight resources compiled by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center included in the packet, will answer common questions related to sexual violence:
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This tip sheet compiled by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center for journalists includes best practices and story ideas for writing about sexual violence.
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This guide compiled by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center offers practical recommendations for victim advocates, emergency responders, disaster managers, and others to prepare for, prevent, and respond to sexual violence in disasters.
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Unless great care is taken, any effort to debunk misinformation can inadvertently reinforce the very myths one seeks to correct. This handbook offers tools to understand the psychology behind debunking and to effectively dispel myths.
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This flyer lists possible behaviors children might exhibit if they are experiencing abuse or neglect. If you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected in New Mexico, call the Statewide Central Intake number at CYFD: 1-855-333-7233
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