The grand jury investigation of female genital mutilation has spread to at least three more states as federal agents have identified new targets, according to federal court records.
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
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Reports of harassment and sexual assault at music festivals have been steadily increasing and are often overlooked because of the 'temporary utopia' music festivals are thought to provide.
In the News
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
The House on Wednesday approved a sweeping reauthorization of the nation's most comprehensive law to combat human trafficking, in a rare bipartisan vote.
eNewsletters
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Advocacy is the voice that calls out inequities, that shines a light on injustices, and directs critical conversations.
In the News
Thursday, July 06, 2017
A man in New Mexico allegedly wielded a firearm and threatened to kill his girlfriend. A smart home device played a potentially live-saving role in the incident.
TA Question of the Month
Wednesday, July 05, 2017
Advocates have unique and valuable insights into the diverse needs and lived experiences of survivors and their families. And they are well-positioned to gather and share information about survivors’ circumstances, the barriers they face, and the resilience they have – and what those things tell us about needed policy changes.
