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Increasing children’s knowledge about their bodies, sexuality, and development is one piece of the puzzle in preventing child sexual abuse. NRCDV's April 2013 TA Question of the Month shares information about childhood sexual development.

Older victims may be abused by intimate partners, adult children, grandchildren or other family members, caregivers or others in positions of authority. NRCDV's May TA Question of the Month discusses elder abuse and offers suggestions for participating in World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

“Sexting” is the term commonly used to refer to the act of sending or receiving nude or sexually suggestive images through mobile devices or social media sites. It can be consensual, coerced, or achieved through manipulation. NRCDV's June 2013 TA Question of the Month explores links between sexting and sexual violence among youth.

Many survivors of domestic and sexual violence experience religion, faith, and/or spirituality as distinctive elements of their identity and personal lives, and may wish to mobilize resources rooted in their belief systems in their journey towards safety, solace, and support. NRCDV's July 2013 TA Question of the Month provides guidance on how advocates in secular programs can support this.

The US military has identified sexual violence as a major issue, dedicated attention and resources to addressing it, and are held increasingly more accountable for making changes by both grassroots advocacy groups and the U.S. government. NRCDV's August 2013 TA Question of the Month offers resources for addressing sexual violence in the military.

Sexual assaults may put the victim at risk for contracting HIV, but here is a medication available that acts as a prophylaxis after potential exposure to the virus. NRCDV's September 2013 TA Question of the month provides information on the accessibility of nPEP.

Although domestic violence is a pervasive problem year-round, affecting more than 12 million women and men annually, the issue is likely to receive increased media attention in October. NRCDV's October 2013 TA Question of the Month offers tips for media advocacy and outreach for DVAM.

Millions of youth run away or are thrown out from their homes every year. Yet, services designed to support them are rare in most communities. NRCDV's November 2013 TA Question of the Month provides suggestions for supporting these youth.

NRCDV's December 2013 TA Question of the Month offers tools for teaching media literacy to youth.

Because of the increasing growth of the Latin@ population in the US, more and more domestic violence programs are becoming aware of the importance of improving their outreach efforts. NRCDV's January 2014 TA Question of the Month provides helpful guidance on improving outreach efforts.