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Sexual violence

Research and practice resources on sexual violence affecting young people: intimate partner and teen dating violence, sex trafficking, sexual cyberbullying, and sex-based harassment in the workplace. Includes guidance on recognizing signs and opening a conversation about these topics.

Sexual Cyberbullying Research Summary

This research summary defines various forms of sexual cyberbullying, reports what we know about the prevalence of sexual cyberbullying, discusses factors that increase the risk for or protect youth against sexual cyberbullying, reviews what is known about preventing sexual cyberbullying, and shares information about relevant laws and resources for youth-supporting professionals.

  • Healthy relationships
  • Sexual violence
Research Summary

Opportunity Youth and Sex-based Harassment in the Workplace: A Scan of Research and Resources

Understanding sex-based harassment is an important tool for youth-supporting professionals and can empower opportunity youth as they navigate the workplace. This resource describes how youth-supporting professionals can aid youth. While it is true that youth-supporting professionals may not be able to fully prevent harassment from occurring, they can tailor services and supports to help protect youth—and to help youth protect themselves—by recognizing harassing behaviors and navigating how to address harassment if it does take place.

  • Sexual violence
Research Summary

A Research-Based Question and Answer Resource on Sex Trafficking for Youth-Supporting Professionals

This resource provides answers to common questions that youth-supporting professionals may have about sex trafficking. Some of these questions may be of interest to all youth-supporting professionals, regardless of the young people with whom they work. Other questions may be of particular interest to youth-supporting professionals who work with young people who experience the child welfare and/or justice systems, homelessness, and/or disconnection from school and work.

  • Sexual violence
Technical Assistance Tool

A Research-Based Question and Answer Resource on Intimate Partner and Teen Dating Violence for Youth-Supporting Professionals

This resource provides answers to common questions that youth-supporting professionals may have about IPV and TDV. Some of these questions may be of interest to all youth-supporting professionals, regardless of the young people with whom they work. Other questions may be of greater interest to youth-supporting professionals who work with young people who experience the child welfare and/or justice systems, homelessness, and/or disconnection from school and work.

  • Healthy relationships
  • Sexual violence
Technical Assistance Tool