VAWnet News Blog

New laws to tackle human trafficking and better protect its victims have been passed by the Scottish Parliament. The Human Trafficking and Exploitation Bill strengthens existing criminal law against the practice and enhances the status of and support for victims.

by Ivonne Ortiz, Training and Education Specialist for the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence

The Saugerties Police Department hopes its new purple and white patrol car will serve as a constant reminder of the need to prevent domestic violence, the police chief said Tuesday.

The report calls itself a “wake-up call” about cyber violence as a systemic concern, especially as technology is spreading across more regions. Presented by U.N. Women and the U.N.

(AP) – Syracuse University is considering kissing its kiss cam goodbye after a fan suggested it sends the wrong message at a time when colleges are fighting against campus sexual violence. But Steve Port of Manlius said what he saw during the Sept. 12 football game between Syracuse University and Wake Forest constituted unacceptable behavior, and maybe even assault, as men forcibly kissed women who were clearly saying no. Read More

​​​​​​​This October, the Domestic Violence Awareness Project of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence will help foster healthy communities by encouraging all of us to be part of the equation “Awareness + Action = Social Change.” This prevention framework offers an opportunity to engage in critical conversations about what Action looks like.