Pop quiz: You’re having a party, and your fridge is stuffed with canned drinks – Coke, Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sprite, the works. You turn to your guests and ask, “Hey does anybody want a… (a) Soda (b) Pop (c) Coke (d) Other
VAWnet News Blog
This area provides access to current and past news coverage on various issues related to gender-based violence that has national reach or impact, a full archive of NRCDV eNewsletters featuring announcements of new resources, initiatives, and events and access to our recent and archived TA questions of the month.
TA Question of the Month
Monday, December 03, 2012
TA Question of the Month
Thursday, November 01, 2012
The powerful documentary Healing Neen provides a vivid understanding of the devastating impact that lifetime trauma can have on one’s life, help us reflect on our current practices and serve as inspiration as we move forward in our journey to providing trauma-informed services.
TA Question of the Month
Monday, October 01, 2012
October is Domestic violence Awareness Month (DVAM), and advocates have been asking about the NO MORE campaign and how to incorporate its symbol and messaging in current DVAM activities.
TA Question of the Month
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Our legal system, like many other social systems, operates within an abelist construct. Ableism is a systematic form of oppression that privileges people who are able-bodied over people with disabilities. A system like this is not universally or equitably accessible to many people.
TA Question of the Month
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
YWCA’s across the country have long promoted the mantra, “Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women.” True to the mission of eradicating the root causes of sexual and domestic violence, this organization recognizes the intersections of oppression and uses
TA Question of the Month
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Advocates often wonder about how to reach and provide culturally relevant services to meet the needs of diverse communities of color.
