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This factsheet provides statistics and information on domestic violence, dating and sexual violence among Native Hawaiian youth, DV-related homicide, dynamics in lesbian relationships, and human trafficking in Native Hawaiian communities.
“Sexual health is a vehicle for teaching about consent, sexual and domestic violence prevention/intervention, and equitable relationships. Sexual health means understanding how harmful gender norms make people more likely to experience violence.”
“Voices4 Hotline provides confidential and anonymous support for all victims/survivors, their significant others and those professionals who serve them in the state of Michigan 24 hours a day.”
“This report provides official estimates of criminal victimizations reported and not reported to police from the National Crime Victimization Survey. It describes the characteristics of crimes, victims, and offenders.”
“This special collection explores the complex experiences of immigrant survivors and includes resources to support their path to safety and justice. It also includes resources that help domestic violence service providers respond effectively and appropriately to immigrant survivors.”
“October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence causes lifelong harm to countless Americans every day across our great nation.” – Read the message from Laura L. Rogers, Principal Deputy Director, Office on Violence Against Women.
This webinar addresses interpersonal violence victimization, including intimate partner violence and sexual assault in the context of military employment and how and why this is different for…
These publications from the Women of Color Network, Inc. provide background, a scope of the problem, and offer targeted recommendations for advocates, agencies, and policymakers to resolve common challenges facing Women of Color.
Governor Whitmer Declares October 2020 Domestic Violence Awareness Month October 1, 2020 “WHEREAS, domestic violence perpetrators intentionally use a pattern of physical, emotional, sexual, psychological, and/or economic coercion and abuse to control their intimate partners, violating their dignity, security, and both psychological and physical well-being; and, WHEREAS, domestic violence perpetrators cause significant and long-lasting trauma…
“Raising awareness involves efforts to increase knowledge or reshape cultural norms or false perceptions about gender-based violence. This includes educating ourselves and those in our communities about healthy relationships, the dynamics of abuse, and the root causes of gender-based violence.”
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