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National Runaway Prevention Month

November is National Runaway Prevention Month

National Runaway Prevention Month works to “Shine a Light” on the experiences of runaway and homeless youth. By working together, individuals, organizations, and communities across the nation can prevent youth homelessness.

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Prevention Tool of the Month

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are preventable. CDC's new Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences technical package offers strategies to prevent ACEs and ensure safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments.

Policy-Based Prevention Approaches: Lessons Learned from DELTA FOCUS

Policy-Based Prevention Approaches: Lessons Learned from DELTA FOCUS

Policy-oriented prevention efforts have the potential to create population-level impact. This DELTA FOCUS story features lessons learned from state coalitions who used policy-based approaches to preventing IPV.

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Blog Post: #1Thing, One Movement

Division is a tool of oppression. The remedy is collaboration. Check out our latest Awareness Highlights blog post to learn how to build collaborations for collective liberation this DVAM.

TA Question of the Month

How can allies support trans and genderqueer communities for Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) and beyond?

Holding a TDOR event is a strong show of support for the trans and genderqueer communities. If you are thinking about organizing one in your area, there are a number of important considerations before finalizing your plans.

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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).