Respect Together, through our divisions in the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR), serves as the principal information and resource center regarding all aspects of sexual violence in the United States. It works to address the causes and impact of sexual violence through collaboration, prevention efforts and the distribution of resources.
For the last ten years, NSVRC has led a project to help sexual assault (SA) advocates and programs best serve survivors who are men. Our Working with Male Survivors of Sexual Violence Project, helps SA advocates and programs:
- understand how male socialization impacts the stigma and reaction to sexual violence,
- consider how to reach and engage men who need healing from sexual violence,
- map out potential partnerships in your service area,
- give guidance on creating sexual assault services that meet the needs of male survivors.
NSVRC’s podcast, Resource on the Go, features episodes that support the male survivor project’s goals. Some episodes include:
- Using an Empowerment Model in Detention
- When Reaching Male Survivors, Consider Your Program’s Name
- Understanding Expressions of Trauma for Men
- Reaching Male Survivors Through Storytelling
- Talking to Men with Disabilities about Sexual Assault
NSVRC is looking for guests on the podcast who can talk about something related our goals that will be beneficial to advocates across the country and allow them to work better with male survivors.
Podcast episodes are approximately 30 to 45 minutes and could be presented as a two-part series if needed. Recording for the podcast is done on Zoom or Microsoft Teams. We do not post video of our podcasts. NSVRC handles all the technical aspects of the podcast, we only ask for guests to work in partnership with us for podcast content, including questions and a loose script or outline of responses.
If you are interested in working with us, please send a proposal.
Proposals Should Include the Following Information:
- Applicant name and/or agency and contact information.
- Description of relevant expertise and experience, who are you and why should we talk to you?
- Outline what you want to talk about and why it is relevant to our audience.
- Some questions you would like to be asked for the podcast and an overview of how you would respond.
- Samples if your work, written or being interviewed if you have any.
- Rough estimate of the total cost for your participation by the hour.
Respect Together is committed to inclusivity, justice, and connectedness. One of our strategic goals is to become an organization that advances opportunities for all. Included in this commitment is an interest in supporting and developing partnerships with minority-owned businesses or businesses that demonstrate measurable outcomes related to their commitment to inclusivity, justice, and connectedness.
We define inclusivity broadly to encompass the full spectrum of humanity, considering demographics such as race/ethnicity; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) status; gender identity; and disabilities, among others.
Justice is promoting impartiality and fairness within the procedures, processes, and distribution of resources by institutions or systems. Addressing justice issues requires an understanding of the underlying or root causes of outcome disparities within our society.
Connectedness is the degree to which individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making processes within an organization or group.
As such, please respond to the following questions:
- Describe how your podcast interview will encourage and foster inclusivity, justice, and connectedness.
Selection Process:
Respect Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Respect Together’s selection process provides equal opportunities and consideration to all qualified proposal applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.
For further reference please see our organizational statement on our commitment to advancing opportunities for all.
Please respond to this request with a proposal by August 31st, 2026 by emailing resources@nsvrc-respecttogether.org