VAWnet News Blog

As you reflect during Pride Month on your efforts to reach out to LGBTQ+ communities, consider ways you can increase your capacity to meet the needs of intersex individuals who may be dealing with trauma related to IGM.

Domestic violence affects millions of people each year. Head and neck injuries are some of the most common issues, and neurologist Glynnis Zieman is uncovering how frequently traumatic brain injury is a part of the picture.

Immigrant children in the custody of U.S. border authorities allegedly suffered pervasive abuse ranging from insults and threats to physical assaults, according to documents reviewed by the American Civil Liberties Union.

This is a known problem among advocates for abuse survivors—and that it sometimes gets dismissed as paranoia. In a situation where the stalker might be violent, that’s a mistake.

"Given the gravity of these issues, we believe it is important to convey our concerns and recommendations to parents, educators and professionals in advance of the season release in an effort to help reduce the risk of a tragedy."

In recent years, the United States has been something of a beacon of hope for women fleeing violence and persecution in their home countries. Now their last chance at protection may be under threat.