“Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper today issued new guidance to support victims of sexual assault who hold or wish to hold a government security clearance, but may be reluctant to seek mental health counseling for fear they may have to disclose the counseling on their application.”
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, April 05, 2013
In the News
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
“The Department of Defense yesterday released updated policies and procedures aimed at combating sexual assaults in the military and improving care for victims.” Read more at: http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=119655
In the News
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
“The special domestic violence criminal jurisdiction conferred under the VAWA reauthorization not only provides an additional tool to address violence in Indian country, but also strengthens and affirms tribal courts and tribal sovereignty.”
In the News
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
“At the nonprofit organization’s annual Kennedy Center event, Biden will introduce three brothers from New Delhi — Ravi, Rishi and Nishi Kant — who have seen women burned alive and pre-pubescent girls married off to the highest bidder.
In the News
Monday, April 01, 2013
“Conflict-related sexual violence is one of the most urgent challenges facing the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a senior United Nations official says, stressing that leadership and responsibility on the part of the Government is critical to tackling this issue.”
In the News
Monday, April 01, 2013
“Dawn Maestas runs a tattoo-removal business in Albuquerque, N.M., and her clients include women who want the names of abusive partners removed.”
