VAWnet News Blog

Abortion is essential health care. In this TAQ, Ondine Quinn, Senior Director of Programs at Provide, Inc., discusses who are the most impacted by abortion bans and restrictions and how people are being criminalized for abortions. A definition of Self-Managed Abortion (SMA) is provided, shedding light on why abortion access matter for survivors of gender-based violence. The author also offers recommendations for advocates working with people who choose self-managed abortion.

Listening to the accounts of survivors and advocates can be a powerful way for all of us to stand with others in their pain and healing, struggles and triumphs. In this TAQ, Patty Branco, Director of Training and Technical Assistance, discusses how the telling and hearing of advocates’ and survivors’ stories play a critical role in promoting cultural transformation and propelling social change.

This TA Question of the Month explores the impact of mandatory reporting on survivors of domestic violence and offers strategies for advocates navigating reporting requirements.

In the context of emergencies and disasters – and beyond – as advocates, service providers and social change agents, our work is the work of dismantling systems of oppression. This TAQ explores what it means to root our disaster prevention and response efforts in equity, mutual aid, and hope.

In this Technical Assistance Question of the Month, Jacqueline Miller reflects on how we can embrace abundance in our work to end domestic violence and promote racial equity.

In this Technical Assistance Question of the Month, Joyce Kyles shares recommendations and tangible resources to help advocates in the gender-based violence movement better support survivors within marginalized communities in addressing their mental health needs.