May is Older Americans Month, honoring the value that elders contribute to our communities. It also provides an opportunity to elevate the rights of elders to live free from abuse.
VAWnet News Blog
This area provides access to current and past news coverage on various issues related to gender-based violence that has national reach or impact, a full archive of NRCDV eNewsletters featuring announcements of new resources, initiatives, and events and access to our recent and archived TA questions of the month.
TA Question of the Month
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
TA Question of the Month
Monday, April 01, 2013
There is a lot to talk about when it comes to understanding child development in general. With childhood sexual development, things seem to be even trickier! While it’s not uncommon in our culture to shy away from talking about sex with our children, it’s incredibly important to do so. Increasing children’s knowledge about their bodies, sexuality, and development is one piece of the puzzle in preventing child sexual abuse.
TA Question of the Month
Friday, March 01, 2013
TA Question of the Month
Friday, February 01, 2013
Recently, a request came in from someone who wanted to include information on the cost of sexual violence in an upcoming training. Having this information can be helpful in your advocacy work and conversations with employers, legislators and funders.
TA Question of the Month
Monday, December 03, 2012
Pop quiz: You’re having a party, and your fridge is stuffed with canned drinks – Coke, Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sprite, the works. You turn to your guests and ask, “Hey does anybody want a… (a) Soda (b) Pop (c) Coke (d) Other
TA Question of the Month
Thursday, November 01, 2012
The powerful documentary Healing Neen provides a vivid understanding of the devastating impact that lifetime trauma can have on one’s life, help us reflect on our current practices and serve as inspiration as we move forward in our journey to providing trauma-informed services.
