This library provides links to information, guidance and resources on sexual violence
prevention and response, including culturally responsive and intersectional approaches,
educational materials, strategies for engaging men and boys, and human sexuality education.
This tool describes the types of physical and psychological abuse that may be used
to maintain power and control over a current or former intimate partner or spouse.
Culturally responsive development program for young women ages 13-19 that builds on
concepts of womanhood, respect and positive relationships as a strategy for health
promotion and violence prevention.
Module 5: Grounding in an Anti-Oppression Framework
Curriculum for training new advocates working with sexual violence survivors; this
module specifically over the link between sexual violence and oppression.
Build readiness and empower college communities to create unique solutions to the
problem of sexual violence on campus, including alcohol-related sexual assault
Fact Sheet: Sexual Violence and the Impact on Latin@ Communities: Supporting Latin@
Communities
This fact sheet outlines recent research on the impact of sexual violence on Latin@
communities and gives recommendations to practitioners working within the anti-sexual
violence movement.
This toolkit is a collection of resources and materials for individuals and organizations
to increase awareness and engage Latino men and boys in preventing domestic violence
Engages young men in curricula and discussions about masculinity and violence prevention.
Can contact them to help start a club in your middle school/high school/college.
Program Fees: Free, but the club itself may need funds
Multimedia resource that includes workshops, videos and exercises aimed at helping
communities explore and redefine masculinities, promote gender equity and build healthy
relationships
Digital resource where men and boys can learn about domestic violence, its root causes
and how to prevent violence against women and girls in our community
Bystander intervention program that can be implemented in high schools, colleges,
workplaces or communities to teach how to identify and safely intervene in harmful
situations.
Dating Matters is a CDC-developed teen dating violence prevention model that teaches
11 to 14-year-olds healthy relationship skills before they start dating.
Building Healthy Teen Relationships – Teen Curriculum
Focus area: Healthy relationship skills
Curriculum to engage, educate and empower teens to create healthy relationships and
prevent teen dating abuse. Ideally for grades 6-8, but can also be used in grades
9-12.
Focus areas: Sexual assault, child sexual abuse, bystander intervention, Title IX,
trauma-informed responses
Variety of educational programming for elementary, middle and high schools. Presentations
or training for communities, including civic, religious and professional organizations.
A Guide to Working with Survivors of Sexual Violence: For Faith-based Organizations
and Religious Institutions
Focus areas: Faith-based, advocate training
This guidebook for faith institutions who are ready to take the next step by providing
supportive services to members of their community who have experienced sexual violence.
This interactive 10-week sexual violence education/prevention workbook is designed
for female inmates who are to be facilitated within jails, prisons and correctional
facilities.
This evidence-based program helps teens recognize the difference between caring, supportive
relationships and controlling, manipulative or abusive relationships.
Focus areas: Sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, intimate partner violence
Agent of Change is an online game which allows users to choose their reactions, creating
pathways and customizing situations to the specific questions and needs of the student.
Teens and Primary Prevention of Sexual Violence: Where to Start?
This resource offers guided discussion and activities to help students understand
topics including: boundaries, gender stereotypes, sexual harassment and consent.
Comprehensive, lifespan sexuality education curricula for use in both secular settings
and faith communities. Programs for K-12 and adults, with supplemental faith-based
components.
Elementary and secondary level lesson plans to help educators navigate conversations
on Sexual Exploitation and Sex Trafficking prevention with their students
Resource links have been compiled by staff at Ozarks Public Health Institute (OPHI)
who are dedicated to preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors. The list
is not exhaustive. Links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes
only. They do not constitute endorsement or approval by OPHI, Missouri State University
(MSU) or the Missouri Department of Health and Seniors Services (DHSS) Office on Women’s
Health of any of the products, services or opinions of the sources included. OPHI,
MSU and DHSS bear no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external
site or for that of subsequent links. Contact external sites directly for answers
to questions regarding their content.
Funding support
This project is supported by the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(#NB01PW000114) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
