On August 19-21, Aisha Choudhry, Raksha Therapist and Tina Chhajwani, Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator joined more than 1,000 advocates, preventionists, researchers, educators and service providers at the National Sexual Assault Conference hosted by Respect Together.

A common thread throughout the conference was the power of storytelling: as a tool for healing, survivor advocacy, violence prevention, and qualitative research. From a survivor sharing her 12-year journey toward justice to sessions on collective storytelling and engaging men in prevention work, the conference highlighted how stories can help deepen understanding and move communities toward change. Workshops focused on survivor-centered services, intervention and prevention, advocacy, community accountability, and systems change. #SexualAssaultPrevention #SurvivorAdvocacy #NSAC2026 #RespectTogether #ViolencePrevention #SystemsChange #StorytellingForChange The theme of NSAC 2026 was “United in Purpose, Committed to Action.” We appreciated the opportunity to join this national gathering of people working to prevent sexual violence, support survivors, strengthen systems, and build safer communities. #SexualAssaultPrevention #SurvivorAdvocacy #NSAC2026 #RespectTogether #ViolencePrevention #SystemsChange #StorytellingForChange