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Special Collection: EITC & Other Tax Credits

The Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and other federal benefits and tax credit programs can help domestic violence survivors regain financial footing. Learn more in our updated EITC & Other Tax Credits special collection.

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Prevention Tool of the Month

Through multimedia campaigns and education, Project Consent works to dismantle rape culture, promote a culture of consent, and support survivors.

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Webinar Recording: The Impact of Adultification on Child Survivors of Trauma with an Emphasis on Children of Color

Studies show that adults view black girls as less innocent and more adult-like than their counterparts. This webinar recording with Jacqueline Miller addresses the impact adultification has on children who experience trauma with an emphasis on black girls.

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NRCDV Radio: Honoring our Indigenous Sisters

In our International Women's Day 2019 podcast, Cody Hammer, a member of the Cherokee Nation, descendant of the Muskogee Creek Nation, and a photo artist discusses activism, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and raising strong young women.

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Framing Consent for SAAM 2019: Keeping it Timely, Positive, and Approachable

By Susan Sullivan, Prevention Campaign Specialist for the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign for 2019 is laser-focused on one concept: consent. The goal of SAAM is more than awareness – the ultimate goal is prevention. Since consent is a clear, concrete example of what it takes to end sexual violence, it only made sense that this year’s theme center on empowering all of us – including those in traditionally marginalized groups – to put consent into practice. Engaging in conversations with our partners, children, and friends about consent is #1Thing that we can all do to promote safe and healthy relationships.

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Latest Advocacy News

Recent news coverage on various issues related to gender based violence.
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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Healing Strategies to Overcome Trauma

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Monday, April 15, 2019

Teen Dating Violence Can Lead To Homicide — And Girls Are The Most Common Victims

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Saturday, April 13, 2019

Inside One Woman’s Fight to Rewrite the Law on Marital Rape

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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).