National Association of Services Against Sexual Violence

National Association of Services Against Sexual Violence (NASASV) is the peak body for a diverse range of specialist organisations who provide prevention and response services to people who are at risk or experience sexual violence in Australia. We operate from a feminist, gender awareness and social justice perspective to improve policy, legislation and service program responses to sexual violence. We are dedicated to bringing about change through leadership in partnership, advocacy and promotion of good practice. The ultimate vision of NASASV is to eliminate sexual violence and have a society free of all forms of oppression. NASASV works with providers of direct prevention and response services to people who are at risk or experience sexual violence. The people who are at risk or experience sexual violence are ultimately the beneficiaries of our work. We work to eliminate sexual violence and abuse by… - Advocating for Change: Advocating for change to government on key issues in the sector and assist in the development of policies. - Promoting Understanding: Promoting understandings of sexual violence in the context of gender, power and privilege. - Coordinate Resource Sharing: Co-ordinating sharing of information and resources and promoting sector-based research - Develop Guidelines: Developing best practice models and guidelines - Promoting Equity: Promoting equity of access to services for all people who are at risk or experience sexual violence. - Community Awareness: Promoting community awareness of sexual violence at a state, national and international level. - Best Practice Information: Share information on best practice for training and resource development. - Professional Development: Convene national conferences and professional development.