Resources For Coalitions
Creating relationships to engage and learn.
Coalitions offer context, information, and support to empower local programs to make the best decisions for themselves in ways that mirror the work that advocacy programs do with survivors. Coalitions develop this context and information by having relationships across the whole state or territory, and constantly engaging with and learning from peers. RSP provides connection, learning, and support for all coalition staff, whether you are part of a new or emerging coalition or a seasoned veteran. RSP has resources to support coalitions’ work from training and TA to fiscal management to evaluation. The resources we have are organized by topic below for easy browsing.
Many of these tools were developed in conversation with, or based on the experiences of, your coalition peers and highlight the best of what we collectively know. Use the map on this page to find your coalition’s specific TA provider or visit our Staff Page to see a list of all RSP staff.
In addition to providing the tools below, we are available to support coalition staff via…
- Individual phone or email
- Recurring online discussions
- Position- and identity-specific calls
- Organizational trainings
- Conference presentations
- Visits to your coalition
New to Sexual Assault Coalition Work or
Looking for a Refresher?
Start here. The resources in this section have been curated to provide you with a basic orientation to the why and how of sexual assault coalition work. Each sexual assault coalition is built to respond to the specific needs of their state or territory. And, there are some underlying philosophies, questions, and frameworks that are relevant across all coalition experiences. The resources in this section introduce those foundational concepts. Read something and have questions or want to talk more? Email or call us!
Sexual Assault Coalition Foundations
Featured Resources
¡Bienvenidos nuevos directores!
El Anti-Racismo es Fundamental para los Servicios Ante la Agresión Sexual
El Rol de la Coalición Como Proveedor de Asistencia Técnia
¿Qué es una coalición?
Coalition Role as TA Provider
Anti-Racism is Fundamental to Sexual Assault Services
What is a Coalition?
Welcome New Directors!
Additional Resources
Why Look At Census Data?
Vicarious Trauma and the Coalition
Culturally Relevant Services for Tribal Communities and Communities of Color
Resources on the History of the Movement
Statement of Commitment by White Allies in the Anti-Sexual Violence Movement
State of Latin@ Victim Advocacy
Building an LGBTQ Movement within Your Coalition
Women of Color Leadership at Sexual Assault Coalitions
Anti-Oppression Work: Lessons Learned
Building A Road Map for Diversity and Anti-Oppression Work for Your Coalition
Effects of Tokenism on Women of Color
Joining the RSP Listservs
A Brief History of the Anti-Rape Movement
Declaración de compromiso por los aliados blancos en el movimiento contra la violencia sexual
Los efectos de la inclusión simbólica en las mujeres de color
Una breve historia del movimiento anti-violación
Explore Coalition-Specific Resources by Topic
The strength of coalitions is in the interconnection of their diverse services and internal health. We have organized our publications and recorded webinars on these topics into relevant categories below.
What Is a Coalition
Available Resources
¡Bienvenidos nuevos directores!
El Rol de la Coalición Como Proveedor de Asistencia Técnia
¿Qué es una coalición?
Una breve historia del movimiento anti-violación
Vicarious Trauma and the Coalition
Coalition Role as TA Provider
Resources on the History of the Movement
What is a Coalition?
Welcome New Directors!
Joining the RSP Listservs
A Brief History of the Anti-Rape Movement
Anti-Oppression
Available Resources
Why Look At Census Data?
Culturally Relevant Services for Tribal Communities and Communities of Color
Anti-Racism is Fundamental to Sexual Assault Services
Statement of Commitment by White Allies in the Anti-Sexual Violence Movement
State of Latin@ Victim Advocacy
Building an LGBTQ Movement within Your Coalition
Women of Color Leadership at Sexual Assault Coalitions
Anti-Oppression Work: Lessons Learned
Building A Road Map for Diversity and Anti-Oppression Work for Your Coalition
Effects of Tokenism on Women of Color
El Anti-Racismo es Fundamental para los Servicios Ante la Agresión Sexual
Declaración de compromiso por los aliados blancos en el movimiento contra la violencia sexual
Los efectos de la inclusión simbólica en las mujeres de color
Technical Assistance Topics
Available Resources
Meeting The Needs of Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse in Transitional Housing
Sexual Assault, Housing and HUD Funding: A Webinar for State and Territory Sexual Assault Coalitions
Holistic Healing for Sexual Violence Survivors in Transitional Housing
ReShape Newsletter: Healing Justice (Nov 2019)
ReShape Newsletter: Organizing for Worker Justice (September 2019)
Transformative Justice Resource Compilation
Coalitions’ Role in Ending Human Trafficking
ReShape May 2019 – Survivor Voices in the #MeToo Movement
ReShape Newsletter: Intersections with Incarceration (Spring 2019)
ReShape Newsletter: Sparking Our Imaginations (January 2019)
ReShape Newsletter: Befriending the Body (Winter 2018)
Untested and Backlogged Sexual Assault Kits: Resources for Coalitions
Coalitions’ Role in Statewide Partnerships to Implement PREA
Creating Accessible & Welcoming Events for Persons with Disabilities
Thoughts from Sex Offender Management RSP Topical Meeting (October 2013)
ReShape Newsletter: Increasing Our Capacity to Serve Male Survivors (Winter 2014)
Holistic Healing Services for Survivors
Coleccion de Recursos Sobre la justicia transformadora
Servicios de sanación holística para los sobrevivientes
Training & TA Skills
Available Resources
Colección sobre las capacitaciones por Internet
Guía para facilitadores
Online Learning Collection
Facilitator Guides
Foundations of Advocacy Training Manual
ReShape Newsletter: Language Access (Spring 2017)
ReShape Newsletter: Creating Accessible Events (January 2016)
Event Planning Accessibility Toolkit
Membership
Available Resources
Coalition Membership Structures
Organizational Factsheet on Program Certification (2017)
Organizational Factsheet on Advocate Certification (2017)
Supporting Multilingual and Bicultural Rural Advocates
Core Services and Characteristics of Rape Crisis Centers
Apoyando a Los Defensores Rurales Multilingües y Biculturales
Servicios principales y características de los centros de atención de crisis por violación
Systems Advocacy
Available Resources
Defensoría en los sistemas
Evaluación de las potenciales colaboraciones
Colección de participación cívica para las coaliciones contra la agresión sexual
Lista de verificación sobre políticas públicas
Sí, las coaliciones pueden cabildear
Cómo establecer una compenetración con los legisladores
Systems Advocacy
Assessing Potential Partnerships
ReShape Newsletter: Anti-Racism Efforts from Coalitions (Winter 2017)
Public Policy Checklist
Maintaining a Long-term Public Policy Strategy
Developing a Rapport with Legislators
Yes, You Can Lobby
Coalitions’ Role in Statewide Partnerships to Implement PREA
Making Collaborations Work for Victims
Coalition Civic Engagement Collection
Communications
Available Resources
Covid-Related Resources
Working with the Media
Introduction to Web Accessibility
ReShape Newsletter: Language Access (Spring 2017)
Media Toolkit
Organizations in Crisis
Organizational Culture
Available Resources
Organizational Goal Setting
Strategic Visioning
Vicarious Trauma and the Coalition
Change Starts Within- Strengthening Services Through Supervision
Succession Planning Recorded Conversation
ReShape May 2019 – Survivor Voices in the #MeToo Movement
Coalition Organizational Reports
Succession Planning Toolkit for Nonprofit Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Organizations
Organizational Trauma and Resilience
Strategic Planning and Coalition Work
Succession Planning for Coalitions
Organizations in Crisis
Leadership Transition
El trauma institucional y la resiliencia
Supporting Staff
Available Resources
Covid-Related Resources
Professional Development Ideas for Coalition Staff
Covid Sample Policies
Vicarious Trauma and the Coalition
ReShape Newsletter: Supervision Tools (July 2019)
Trauma Informed Supervision Presentation
Coalition Workplans
Supporting Multilingual and Bicultural Rural Advocates
Writing a Mission Driven Employee Performance Review
Four Things I Wish I Learned During My Orientation
Reflections on My Orientation
HR Toolkit
Management Tip: New Employees Developing Capacity
Apoyando a Los Defensores Rurales Multilingües y Biculturales
Boards of Directors
Available Resources
Board of Directors Toolkit for Nonprofit Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Organizations
Organizational Factsheet on Coalition Boards (2017)
Board of Directors E-Learning Course
Strategic Planning and Coalition Work
Working with the Board of Directors
Board Diversity: Resources on Diversifying Your Board of Directors
Empowering Your Board to Lead: Understanding the Roles and Responsibilities of Your Board of Directors (Series)
Your Board of Directors: The Basics
Board Assessment for Coalitions
Financial Management
Available Resources
Covid-Related Resources
The Sexual Assault Services Program Funding: A Breakdown of the Four Grant Categories
OVW Coalition Grant Glossary
Organizational Factsheet on Coalition Passthrough Funding (2017)
Organizational Factsheet on Coalition Funding (2017)
Federal Grant Funds
Using Finances to Tell Your Organization’s Story
Ensuring Accuracy in Your Finances: Internal Controls for Local Programs
Policies & Procedures for Local Programs
Sexual Assault Services Program Coalition Grant Overview
New Uniform Guidance: Fact Sheets
Financial Management Manual
Coalition Salary Reports
Fuentes de fondos para el programa de servicios ante la agresión sexual: un desglose de las cuatro categorías de subvenciones
Fondos de subvenciones federales
Evaluation
Available Resources
Visualiza tu programa: Cómo planificar para el crecimiento de tu organización
Evaluation: A Tool for Positive Survivor and Community Impact
Evaluation Toolkit
Resources from the Evaluation Workgroup
ReShape Newsletter: Sexual Assault Program Evaluation Coalitions Take the Lead (Winter 2013)
Running SADI-Inspired Projects
Looking for resources to help you run cohorts or programs to expand sexual assault healing services in dual or multi-service agencies? We’ve assembled some tools, organized by topic, to help you succeed. Many of these resources were developed during the multi-year Sexual Assault Demonstration Initiative (SADI) and have tips for how coalitions can adapt the materials to their own projects.
Find SADI Resources by Goal
Set Up SADI-Inspired Projects
Available Resources
Lecciones para los programas locales
SADI Lessons
Sexual Assault Demonstration Initiative: Final Report
Support Programs to Engage in Assessment Processes
Available Resources
Visualiza tu programa: Cómo planificar para el crecimiento de tu organización
Picturing Your Program: Planning for Organizational Growth
Listening to Our Communities: Assessment Toolkit
Update Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
Available Resources
Foundations of Advocacy Training Manual
Strengthening Our Practice: The Ten Essential Strengths of Sexual Violence Victim Advocates in Dual/Multi-Service Advocacy Agencies
Fortalecer nuestras práctica: Las diez fortalezas esenciales de los defensores de víctimas de violencia sexual en agencias de auxilio de servicio dual/múltiple
Rethink Services and Standards
Available Resources
Culturally Relevant Services for Tribal Communities and Communities of Color
Throw Away the Menu: Broadening Advocacy
Listening to Survivors- Essential Steps for the Intake Process
Building Comprehensive Services for Survivors of Sexual Violence
Adiós al menú: cómo ampliar el alcance de la intercesoría
Servicios integrales para los sobrevivientes de violencia sexual
Address Organizational Health
Available Resources
Trauma-Informed Care
Change Starts Within- Strengthening Services Through Supervision
SADI Lessons
Anti-Racism is Fundamental to Sexual Assault Services
It Matters! How Defining Sexual Violence Defines Advocacy Programs
Building Cultures of Care: A Guide for Sexual Assault Services Programs
Opening Our Doors: Building Strong Sexual Assault Services in Dual/Multi-Service Advocacy Agencies
Lecciones para los programas locales
El Anti-Racismo es Fundamental para los Servicios Ante la Agresión Sexual
La cultura de la atención integral
Abriendo Nuestras Puertas: Desarrollo de Servicios Sólidos para la Asistencia a Víctimas de Agresión Sexual en Agencias de Servicios de Auxilio y Servicio Duales/Múltiples
Online Training for
Coalitions’ Boards
Looking for some basic board training? You’re not alone! RSP and the National Network to End Domestic Violence created an online board orientation course that provides introductory, core training tools for coalitions and local programs to use with board members, executive directors, and agency staff about non-profit governance.
Board members can take this training at their own pace, on their own time. The course is broken down into stand-alone sections so you can use just the pieces you need to supplement a larger coalition board orientation. Sections can be viewed in any order.
If you want to talk with us about how other coalitions have used this training as part of a larger board orientation, contact an RSP Team Member.
Please note, the course audio will play automatically as soon as you click the “View the Course” button below. Please check your volume before clicking on the button.
Find Your Peers
Would you like to connect with a fellow sexual assault coalition or funding administrator? We’ve made it easier than ever. Click on the map below to see each state or territory’s sexual assault coalition contact information, their RSP TA provider, SASP Administrating Agency, and RSP’s TA provider for administrators.
Would you like to connect with a fellow sexual assault coalition or funding administrator? We’ve made it easier than ever.
This box contains contact information for state and territorial sexual assault coalitions, SASP administrators, and their RSP TA providers. Select a state or territory from the map or the drop-down menu to view contacts by location.
