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National Runaway Prevention Month

This November, let's work together to shine a light on the experiences of runaway and homeless youth and the role everyone plays in ending youth homelessness.

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Prevention Tool of the Month

Skin-to-skin contact promotes bonding and offers a host of other benefits to babies, dads, and parenting couples. ICADV's Skin to Skin campaign invites men into nurturing caregiving relationships with their children.

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My #1Thing Podcast Series

NRCDV is proud to offer "My #1Thing," a new 4-part series for DVAM. Each Thursday in October, we will feature the stories from advocates, survivors, and other community members who are working to end gender-based violence.

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DVAM 2018 Awareness Highlights: Voter Engagement and Participation

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we're talking about the importance of civic engagement and highlighting the connections between how we vote and the policies that impact survivors’ lives. Check out our October blog post to learn more!

TA Question of the Month

What else can men do to prevent domestic and sexual violence?

Because we believe that preventing gender-based violence is everyone’s responsibility, and because men are particularly well positioned to influence masculine norms and men’s behavior, we’ve asked, “What else can men do to prevent domestic and sexual violence?”

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Latest Advocacy News

Recent news coverage on various issues related to gender based violence.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2018

How Schools Can Reduce Sexual Violence

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Wednesday, November 07, 2018

Women and LGBT candidates make history in 2018 midterms

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Tuesday, November 06, 2018

Victims stay with abusers to protect pets. This former prosecutor wants to change that

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National Awareness Initiatives

Learn more about national efforts to raise awareness about gender based violence throughout the year including: National Stalking Awareness Month (January), Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month (February), Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April), and Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October).