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This TA Question explores how spiritual health is connected to preventing gender-based violence, offering models of faith-based leadership for social change through love and introducing the role of spiritual activism in our work.

What does prevention look like when rooted in community and culture, outside of systems? As we continue to navigate the impact from COVID and the many related shifts we’ve experienced in the past years, our values have transformed and so must our strategies. This issue of the PreventIPV newsletter highlights exciting developments in the prevention field, including NRCDV's upcoming 5th annual National Prevention Town Hall.

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.

In this edition, you will learn about NRCDV’s future plans, meet new staff and board members, and explore professional development opportunities and resources. Join NRCDV as we continue to transform the movement with love, honor those who have paved the way, and celebrate those who inspire us every day.

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.

Federal resources are critical to reducing and eliminating violence. Both the House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Subcommittee and the House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee proposed bills that will maintain some supports for survivors, such as FVPSA programs and rental assistance programs, but also eliminate critical elements that support survivor and community safety and justice.