More than 3 million women experienced rape as their first sexual encounter, according to a new study, which surveyed women ages 18 to 44 in the U.S.
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
Monday, September 16, 2019
TA Question of the Month
Monday, September 09, 2019
Protective orders, also called restraining orders, protection orders, or injunctions depending on the state, can be an invaluable tool that survivors can utilize to obtain safety.
eNewsletters
Thursday, August 22, 2019
"The more clearly we see the past, the more clearly we’ll see the present — and be equipped to improve it." - Zinn Education Project
eNewsletters
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
The Domestic Violence Awareness Project has released the 2019 DVAM Readiness Checklist to help you to build collaborations and inspire action for social change in your community as you work to honor victims and support survivors throughout October and beyond.
In the News
Thursday, August 08, 2019
“This memorial is a community response to sexual violence, rape culture and injustice. It will be a place for truth-telling, a place that validates our experiences, our suffering and our courage,” survivor and activist Sarah Super said.
In the News
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
The law penalizes sexist or sexual words or behavior that are hostile, degrade, humiliate or intimidate.
