A new 2026 study examining anonymous survey responses from more than 2,600 young men challenges common narratives about sexual violence and consent. Rather than describing confusion or miscommunication, many participants reported recognizing resistance and continuing anyway. This blog explores what the findings reveal about entitlement, peer influence, accountability, and the uncomfortable questions prevention work must confront moving forward.

All 50 states now have rape kit reform laws, marking a major milestone in the fight for survivor justice. But testing evidence is not the finish line. This blog explores why clearing rape kit backlogs is an important step forward, while also examining the larger systemic barriers survivors continue to face after disclosure, reporting, and evidence collection.