The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) is honored to observe April as National Sexual Assault Awareness Mont
VAWnet News Blog
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In the News
Friday, April 01, 2016
At our country’s core is a basic belief in the inherent dignity of every person. Too many women and men of all ages suffer the outrage that is sexual assault, and too often, this crime is not condemned as loudly as it should be. Together, we must stand up and speak out to change the culture that questions the actions of victims, rather than those of their attackers.
TA Question of the Month
Friday, April 01, 2016
The theme of this year’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign is Prevention is Possible. This April we hope to share the message that we can all stop sexual violence before it happens by addressing the root causes and social norms that allow it to exist.
In the News
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
“It’s really hard for women who don’t know anything or don’t have a place to call home,” Grace said. “And these women have no family at all.”
In the News
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
The Sinclair School of Nursing has implemented the training to get students comfortable with showing empathy and asking difficult questions with sensitivity. The training is part of the curriculum for both undergraduate and graduate students, Lea Wood, director of simulation, said.
In the News
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks’ bill (LB843) was amended before it was advanced to final reading to set up a process for a person who is charged with prostitution to file a motion to dismiss the charge if a victim of human trafficking.
