“But experts in the field say that one set of victims — black women — is at a far greater risk to experience the grimmest of all domestic violence statistics: They are about three times more likely to die at the hands of a partner or ex-partner than members of other racial groups. Intimate-partner homicide is also among the leading causes of death for black women ages 15 to 35.”
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
Wednesday, October 09, 2013
In the News
Friday, October 04, 2013
“Ending violence in the home is a national imperative that requires vigilance and dedication from every sector of our society.”
TA Question of the Month
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
Although domestic violence is a pervasive problem year-round, affecting more than 12 million women and men annually (NISVS, 2010
In the News
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
“The level of uncertainty for domestic violence victims and the programs that serve them increased today as the federal government shut down due to an unfinished funding bill.”
In the News
Thursday, September 26, 2013
“In New York on Monday, Secretary of State John Kerry announced a new $10 million U.S. initiative, Safe from the Start, designed to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in conflict and crisis and build on the U.S. National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security.
