About S.A.V.I.N.

This web project began when I found that two of my favorite sites, Sexual Assault Information Page (SAIP) and Assault Prevention Information Network (APIN) became outdated sites. These outdated sites are very well organized and have an extensive collection of links to web sites with excellent information. So I began my quest for information on the Internet. As a self defense educator who loves to help others it pays to be well informed. While Internet information is not always reliable and can not replace hands-on training and education, it can provide direction to resources and information.

My goal is to provide an educational resource for the Internet community about sexual violence. I believe there is a great need for such a resource. This site is called Sexual Violence and Information Network (S.A.V.I.N.). S.A.V.I.N. required three years in the making and is still in the evolution stages. It is organized so that anyone may find resources and information of need and interest to them about sexual violence and related forms of violence. While the site may seem biased towards women, I made a great effort to locate resources for men. The site is simplistic in form to emphasize content rather than aesthetics. Care was taken to select good sites with some longevity.

I dedicate this web site, (SAVIN), to all those individuals who have been affected by sexual violence and all those folks working in this field to serve and educate others. If you are a victim/survivor remember you are not alone and it is not your fault. There are many resources available to you.

I welcome input about improvements to the site. If you know of any links, resources, and information pertinent to this site which will make an appropriate addition please contact me at dsgentry@smcm.edu . Thanks! God bless.

--- Darlene

Disclaimer: I make no claims as to the validity, accuracy and reliability of any Internet site linked herein. The opinions and information content of those sites may not be accurate, valid or reliable and do not necessarily reflect those of the S.A.V.I.N. creator (DarleneVanGaasbeck Gentry). Postings to the SMCM Web Server by individual faculty and staff members reflect their own thoughts, interests and activities; they do not represent official positions or policies of St. Mary's College of Maryland. This site is designed for educational purposes.