Last month, the Conference on Crimes Against Women celebrated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. Officially declared Gay & Lesbian Pride Month in 1999, by then…
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Last month, we celebrated Women’s History Month, an annual declared month which celebrates the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Every March, we honor…
Intimate-partner domestic violence homicides are on the rise in many cities around the country since the COVID-19 outbreak began. In an effort to curb the rise in this tragic loss...
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Entering into the holiday season can be stressful and full of anxiety for many, but for victims of domestic violence past and present, it can be especially taxing. With the...
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In 1990, George H. W. Bush declared November as Native American Heritage Month. This month is dedicated to celebrating the rich history, culture, and traditions of Indigenous peoples across the...
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With the arrival of COVID-19, we understand that normal services in the fields of prevention and intervention can present more barriers and finding creative solutions may be challenging. We are...
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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month 94% Teens who experience dating violence at such an impressionable age struggle in all areas of their life as a result. According to the 2017 Youth...
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Stalking Awareness Month As January approaches, which is recognized as Stalking Awareness Month we are reminded of the shocking statistics around stalking. According to the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource...
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The number of asylum claims denied by immigration judges increased to nearly 70 percent last year after the Justice Department made it harder for victims of domestic abuse and gang...
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"Abusive partners in LGBTQ relationships use all the same tactics to gain power and control as abusive partners in heterosexual relationships... but [those] in LGBTQ relationships also reinforce their tactics...
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