by Ali Mailen Perrotto of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center
VAWnet News Blog
The bill would be the first national legislation to fund education about sexual violence and healthy relationships, and is currently under review by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. National organizations, including Planned Parenthood and the National Women’s Law Center, have endorsed the bill.
South Carolina is one step closer to making it against the law for certain criminal domestic violence offenders to own a gun. The Senate gave key approval to the bill this week with a 38-3 vote. Find Out More
In a letter sent Tuesday to Goodell, Sen. Brian Schatz, a Democrat from Hawaii, and Rep. Jackie Speier, a Democrat from California, wrote: “We urge you to create accountability at all levels of the NFL, particularly among team owners, who have the most direct financial incentives to avoid long-term suspensions and quickly get players back on the field.” Read More
“Men in Turkey and Azerbaijan are donning miniskirts in protest against sexual violence against women…” Read More
A unique federally funded study offers a detailed look at the lives of gay, lesbian and transgender youth in New York City who cope with homelessness and poverty by engaging in what the researchers call “survival sex.” Read More