Systemic Oppression, Reverse Victim, and Offender (SORVO) describes how oppressive groups weaponize sexual violence, and accusations thereof, to justify systemic oppression. The SORVO Foundational framework enables the recognition of sexual violence propaganda and the prevention of systemic injustice in action.
The SORVO Foundational Report outlines how oppressive groups reverse the roles of victim and offender by manipulating narratives to make it appear as though the oppressed group commits high rates of sexual violence. Meanwhile, oppressive groups refute or hide their own acts of sexual violence. By reversing the victim and offender of sexual violence, oppressive groups justify their control, surveillance, imprisonment, and/or genocide.
Since our start in 2021, the Sexual Violence Prevention Association (SVPA) has been dedicated to preventing sexual violence systemically. Our advocacy, resources, and institutional actions have had broad impact across the country. Check out our impact report to learn more!