VAWnet News Blog

As advocates working in the sexual violence prevention and intervention field, we know that all forms of oppression are linked (racism, classism, ableism, sexism, etc.). This is why it is important for service providers to understand the issues that intersect and have a huge impact on what survivors of sexual violence face in order to help them in their journey.

Domestic violence cases in Madison County will be handled a bit differently starting June 1. The county will become the second in Illinois to establish a domestic violence accountability court, hearing all levels of cases between intimate partners. Two civil and two criminal judges will handle the docket, allowing for better coordination among criminal cases and orders of protection.

Since 2014, Jones, 39, has been the CEO of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, the nation’s leading resource for victims of domestic abuse. The center fields more than 1,000 calls, emails, and texts a day from men and women seeking help or advice.

Experts have called for systemic transformation at judicial, education and community levels to address sexual violence, which has gripped the nation’s attention as more and more cases come to light. There are three key areas to focus on: judicial, education and social services.

The Hohou Te Rongo Kahukura – Outing Violence report, funded by It’s Not Okay, included a survey about experiences of violence and a series of community hui, from Whangarei to Dunedin, which asked Rainbow communities what they needed.