any age, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, identity, etc. NSVRC believes sexual violence is rooted in power inequities and is connected to other forms of oppression including ableism, adultism, ageism, classism, heterosexism, racism, sexism, the basis of religion, and other constructs that value certain people or groups over others. NSVRC uses their national leadership position to promote a greater understanding of sexual violence and how to prevent it. Structure NSVRC staff are guided and assisted by a national Advisory Council committed to ending sexual violence. Council members serve a three-year term during which time they participate in quarterly conference calls, annual meetings, committee work, and provide consultation on a variety of topics as needed. Fundraising NSVRC offers two donation streams: one that directly supports their work, and another that supports sexual assault victims impacted by disasters. Donations to NSVRC support their work to create resources on sexual violence prevention, help facilitate technical assistance requests from coalitions, advocates, and others interested in understanding and eliminating sexual violence, and support efforts to prevent child sexual abuse. The Relief Fund for Sexual Assault Victims aids sexual assault victim and advocacy programs impacted by disasters. All donations go directly to victims and programs. Affiliates Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) is the oldest anti-rape coalition in the United States, working to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and advocating for the rights and needs of victims. Founded in 1975, PCAR works with a statewide network of 51 rape crisis centers serving all 67 counties to provide services to survivors of sexual violence. RALIANCE RALIANCE is a national partnership dedicated to ending sexual violence in one generation. It comprises NSVRC, the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence. Notable campaigns and programs Sexual Assault Awareness Month In the United States, April is typically designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it. Since 2001 NSVRC has coordinated the national campaign theme and developed resources for organizations and individuals who wish to commemorate SAAM in their communities. National Sexual Assault Conference The National Sexual Assault Conference (NSAC) is a two-and-a-half-day, advocacy-based conference providing advanced training opportunities and information regarding sexual violence intervention and prevention. NSAC is an annual event that is organized on a rotating basis between NSVRC, the