VAWnet News Blog

This year marks the 30th anniversary since the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in 1994. VAWA is a landmark piece of legislation designed to address domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other forms of gender-based violence.

It was the “most critical” piece of legislation to address gender-based violence, said Pamela Jacobs, CEO of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence.

The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) is pleased to announce the release of a new resource titled The Need for Paid Safe Leave and Model Legislative Language.

This TA Question explores how spiritual health is connected to preventing gender-based violence, offering models of faith-based leadership for social change through love and introducing the role of spiritual activism in our work.

What does prevention look like when rooted in community and culture, outside of systems? As we continue to navigate the impact from COVID and the many related shifts we’ve experienced in the past years, our values have transformed and so must our strategies. This issue of the PreventIPV newsletter highlights exciting developments in the prevention field, including NRCDV's upcoming 5th annual National Prevention Town Hall.

Abortion is essential health care. In this TAQ, Ondine Quinn, Senior Director of Programs at Provide, Inc., discusses who are the most impacted by abortion bans and restrictions and how people are being criminalized for abortions. A definition of Self-Managed Abortion (SMA) is provided, shedding light on why abortion access matter for survivors of gender-based violence. The author also offers recommendations for advocates working with people who choose self-managed abortion.