Media

Resources for the Media

Reporting Sexual Assault: A Guide for Journalists is a collaborative project between state agencies, journalists, and professionals in the field of sexual assault. This guide was developed through efforts of the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence Media Workgroup.

Follow this link to the Reporting Sexual Assault: A Guide for Journalists

Working with the Media: A Toolkit for Service Providers is a companion guide for agencies to help educate them about engaging with the media.

Follow this link to the Working With the Media: A Toolkit for Service Providers.

The guide assists journalists in accurately and fairly covering incidents of sexual assault in their communities and encourage advocates to cultivate positive media relationships. With the tremendous expansion of communication venues, journalists and advocates are in a unique position to frame the public discussion on sexual assault.

Reports, Statistics and Fact Sheets on Violence Against Women

2011 NNEDV Census Report - Michigan

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Fact Sheet

Impact of the Economy on Domestic Violence