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An Online Resource Library on Gender-Based Violence.

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.
In the News
Monday, January 06, 2014

“Along with law enforcement, prosecutors, court personnel, and survivors, these devoted women and men are links in a chain that has made a difference — one person, one family, one case at a time. This month, let us resolve to strengthen this chain, bring stalkers to justice, and give hope to everyone who has suffered from this crime.”

TA Question of the Month
Thursday, January 02, 2014

According to the US Census, Latin@s account for 16.3% of the total population. Because of the increasing growth of the Latin@ population, more and more domestic violence programs are becoming aware of the importance of improving their outreach efforts. Advocates are increasingly understanding that outreach to Latin@ communities goes beyond a translated brochure or Spanish poster.

In the News
Monday, December 09, 2013

“The number of femicides – gender-related murders – in Brazil has reached civil war-like proportions. In just 10 years 40,000 women were killed in this country merely for being women.” Read more: http://www.ipsnews.net/2013/11/femicides-brazil-hit-civil-war-proportions/

In the News
Friday, December 06, 2013

“But today we know it as a social, business and health priority, as well. Not only does it cause personal suffering, but domestic violence also reduces productivity, leads to absenteeism and drives up health care costs. And unless people are trained to look for it and ask about it, domestic violence is rarely identified.”

TA Question of the Month
Monday, December 02, 2013

A recent request submitted to the NSVRC Lifespan Team asked about what the takeaway should be when we talk about critical media literacy with youth. Universities dedicate entire courses to this topic. What can you possibly impart in 45 minutes? The answer: Tons!

In the News
Wednesday, November 20, 2013

“With high profile cases of domestic violence in the news, such as George Zimmerman’s most recent arrest November 18, 2013 on aggravated assault and battery-domestic violence charges, the media has the opportunity to debunk myths and set the record straight on the realities of domestic violence.”