The abuse already common in many women’s everyday lives can be amplified in political campaigns, especially if the candidate is also a member of a minority group.
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
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
For all the #MeToo allegations that have come pouring out in the past year, sexual assaults and harassment are still underreported. The vast majority of survivors never report what happened to them. But now "there's an app for that." Actually several.
In the News
Monday, August 20, 2018
Biles made a larger statement at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships on Sunday. Teal is the designated color for sexual-abuse survivors.
In the News
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
"I think it was a victory, a major victory, to get our voices out there and have our stories told," said abuse survivor James VanSickle. "I also believe that this is the first step in a few more steps that we have to take."
In the News
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
The Times Up Legal Defense Fund on Tuesday announced its first round of grants to 18 groups helping support low-wage and domestic workers.
In the News
Thursday, August 09, 2018
In 2016, Turner was convicted of assault with intent to rape, sexual penetration of an intoxicated person and sexual penetration of an unconscious person. As a result of the sentence, he must also register as a sex offender for life.
