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
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
Friday, February 27, 2015
In the News
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
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
In the News
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
“Men in Turkey and Azerbaijan are donning miniskirts in protest against sexual violence against women…” Read More
In the News
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
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
In the News
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
“It’s a chilling thought that the same day we all gathered to discuss domestic-violence prevention and education, a life was cut short due to this tragic crime just a few blocks away. This reaffirms the need for more conversations like this about domestic violence.”
In the News
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Christopher Chapa had a lot of plans ahead adding, “I think that’s the hardest part is just seeing what would have been.” His plans included marrying his girlfriend Claudia Esquivel and being step-father to her five-year-old son. In June of 2014 Chapa was shot to death in Galveston. The woman now charged with his murder is the one he was about to propose to.
