United in Purpose, Committed to Action 

The National Sexual Assault Conference® brings together more than 2,000 advocates, preventionists, researchers, educators, service providers, and allied professionals committed to ending sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. 

Hosted by Respect Together, NSAC 2026 will take place in Washington, D.C., August 19-21, 2026, under the theme “United in Purpose, Committed to Action.” This theme reflects our shared responsibility to turn knowledge, relationships, and collective resolve into meaningful action that strengthens the movement to end sexual violence. 

What is NSAC? 

NSAC is a national gathering for people working to prevent sexual violence, support survivors, strengthen systems, and build safer, more respectful communities. 

Over the course of the conference, attendees have opportunities to learn from leaders in the field, build practical skills, share emerging strategies, and connect with others doing this work across the country. NSAC is designed to support both individual growth and collective movement-building. 

What to Expect 

At NSAC, participants can expect: 

• Workshops and training sessions on intervention, prevention, advocacy, leadership, and systems change 
• Opportunities to connect with advocates and partners from across the country 
• Space to share ideas, challenges, and strategies 
• Conversations focused on survivor-centered services, prevention, racial equity, community accountability, and movement sustainability 
• Tools and relationships that participants can bring back to their organizations and communities 



Who Should Attend? 

NSAC is for anyone committed to ending sexual abuse, assault, and harassment, including: 

• Sexual assault advocates and rape crisis center staff 
• Prevention educators 
• Coalition staff and movement leaders 
• College and University students and staff 
• Community-based professionals 
• Researchers, trainers, and technical assistance providers 
• Public health, legal, medical, and systems partners 
• Anyone working to advance dignity, safety, healing, and prevention 

Why This Conference Matters 

The work to end sexual violence requires more than individual commitment. It requires shared strategy, strong relationships, honest learning, and coordinated action. 

NSAC creates space for the movement to come together, reflect on where we are, learn from one another, and leave better prepared to meet the needs of survivors and communities. 

About Respect Together 

Respect Together is proud to host NSAC 2026. Through our divisions, the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, we work to prevent sexual abuse, assault, and harassment and support the advocates, organizations, and communities leading this work every day. 

Join Us in Washington, D.C. 

NSAC 2026 will be held August 19-21, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Whether you are new to this work or have been part of the movement for decades, NSAC is a place to learn, connect, and take action together. 

United in purpose. Committed to action. 

This conference is supported with funding awarded by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), #TE24019901, through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). The opinions, findings, and conclusions in this conference are those of the authors and presenters and not necessarily those of Cal OES. Cal OES reserves royalty-free, nonexclusive, and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, and use the materials and to authorize others to do so.

Funding for Prevention sessions at this conference was made possible in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-24-GK-00754-STOP awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.