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When she calls for help: Domestic violence in Christian families |
This study reviews current research on IPV in Christian homes, showing that abused Christian women are more likely to remain in the relationship because of religious beliefs (2017).
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Report | Body Cams, DV Awareness Month, Specialized Courts | March 14, 2023 | Download |
When pregnancy triggers violence |
This article discusses the prevalence of DV among pregnant women, affecting about 300,000 individuals each year in the U.S. This paper details the reasons for increased abuse during pregnancy, and what prenatal specialists are doing to reduce violence (2015).
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Fact Sheet | Body Cams, DV Awareness Month, Prostitution | March 14, 2023 | Download |
What is the link? |
This post discusses the link between animal abuse and domestic abuse, and provides suggestions for professional intervention (Uploaded 2018).
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Blog | Collaboration, DV Awareness Month | March 14, 2023 | Download |
What advocates need to know about law enforcement’s role (Part 1: CCR problem-solving series: The role of law enforcement) |
Part 1 of this BWJP webinar series discusses the role of law enforcement in response to IPV, and the relationship between advocacy groups and police officers (2017).
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Webinar | Disabilities, DV Awareness Month, LGBTQ+, Offender Accountability | March 14, 2023 | Download |
Violence during pregnancy & the postpartum period |
This study details the common increase in violence during and after pregnancy. Risk factors for violence, as well as outcomes for women who are pregnant or postpartum are discussed (2012).
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Report | Body Cams, DV Awareness Month, Prostitution, Sexual Assault Awareness Month | March 14, 2023 | Download |
The power of probation |
This article provides an explanation of probation officers' powers, as well as benefits for abuse survivors once their abuser is put on probation (2017).
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Blog | DV Awareness Month, LGBTQ+ | March 14, 2023 | Download |
The link: Domestic violence & animal abuse |
This article states that 50-75% of female DV survivors with pets reported the animals were threatened, harmed, or killed by the abuser. By understanding the connection between animal abuse and domestic violence, professionals can help survivors more effectively (2017).
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Blog | Collaboration, DV Awareness Month | March 14, 2023 | Download |
The intersections of disability & violence |
This article explores the facts behind abuse towards people with disabilities, and how it can differ from abuse among non-disabled individuals (2018).
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Blog | Body Cams, DV, DV Awareness Month | March 14, 2023 | Download |
Texas Council on Family Violence |
TCFV is a membership organization that includes survivors, DV service providers, business professionals, faith communities, and concerned individuals.
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Service Provider | DV, DV Awareness Month | March 14, 2023 | Download |
Study: Domestic violence during pregnancy doubles risk of preterm birth, low birth weight |
This University of Iowa study finds that violence by a partner or ex-partner during pregnancy doubles the risk of pre-term birth, low birth weight, and small babies (2016).
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Report | Body Cams, DV Awareness Month, Prostitution | February 24, 2023 | Download |
Safe Housing for Immigrant Survivors: Legal Protections |
This webinar from the National Alliance for Safe Housing will discuss VAWA protections, as well as the impact of potential policy changes, such as the HUD mixed status rule or the public charge rule, and provide additional resources and information (2020).
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Webinar | Advocacy, Animal Abuse, DV Awareness Month | February 22, 2023 | Download |
Safe Housing for Immigrant Survivors: Foundations |
This webinar from the National Alliance for Safe Housing will discuss how to identify and help immigrant survivors navigate challenges when seeking services and safety, as well as focus on strengths-based and trauma-informed advocacy for immigrant survivors (2020)
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Webinar | Advocacy, Animal Abuse, DV Awareness Month | February 22, 2023 | Download |
Rural Communities |
This PCADV fact sheet details the barriers facing rural victims of domestic violence. National resources are also provided, with recent research to supplement the information. Although based in Pennsylvania, this domestic violence coalition provides accurate and detailed information for victims from across the United States.
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Fact Sheet | Body Cams, DV Awareness Month, Sexual Assault | February 22, 2023 | Download |
Probation officers play a critical role in recognizing domestic violence |
This article examines the crucial role that probation and parole officers play in identifying intimate partner violence (IPV). These officers receive extensive training in both identifying and responding to IPV, ensuring safety for themselves, as well as the victim (2017).
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DV Awareness Month, LQBTQ+ | February 22, 2023 | Download | |
National Network to End Domestic Violence |
NNEDV offers support to victims of domestic violence through cross-sector collaborations and corporate partnerships. It also provides training, technical assistance, and innovative programs to victims and the public.
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TTA Agency | DV, DV Awareness Month | February 22, 2023 | Download |
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence |
NCADV strives to be the voice of victims and survivors. Staff works to affect public policy, increase public awareness, and provide programs and education to drive change.
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Service Provider | DV, DV Awareness Month | February 22, 2023 | Download |
Domestic violence called ‘latest battleground’ in tribal justice |
This report summarizes the jurisdictional issues facing tribal courts after the 2013 reauthorization of VAWA, primarily in DV cases involving non-Native Americans (2018).
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Blog | Animal Abuse, DV Awareness Month, Juries, Personal Stories, Risk Assessment/LAP | February 2, 2023 | Download |
Domestic violence & the LGBTQ community |
This NCADV resource provides information and statistics on LGBTQ victims of domestic violence, highlighting that abuse exists everywhere, regardless of sexual orientation.
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Blog | Body Cams, DV Awareness Month, Mental Health | February 2, 2023 | Download |
Domestic Violence & People with Disabilities |
This fact sheet details the red flags that indicate if abuse is occurring towards a disabled individual. The Americans with Disabilities Act is also reviewed, and provides suggestions for action and prevention (Uploaded 2018).
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Fact Sheet | Body Cams, DV, DV Awareness Month, Personal Stories, Victims | February 2, 2023 | Download |
During Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month #TDVAM, we want to highlight statistics of adolescent victims in #rural areas to raise awareness of this terrifying reality they face. Want to know more? Stay tuned for an upcoming webinar announcement… |
This post examines the various religious barriers that inhibit victims from seeking help, including traditional gender roles, misused Bible verses, and emphasis on suffering (2016).
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Blog | DV Awareness Month, Specialized Courts | February 2, 2023 | Download |
Breaking down the barriers that affect rural victims of domestic violence |
This web post examines the several factors that prevent abused women in rural communities from seeking help. Barriers such as isolation, cultural norms, and finances all inhibit these victims from obtaining justice (2017).
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Report | Body Cams, DV Awareness Month, Sexual Assault | February 1, 2023 | Download |
Animal Cruelty & Domestic Violence |
This article examines the research that shows the link between cruelty to animals and violence toward humans (Uploaded 2018).
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Fact Sheet | Collaboration, DV Awareness Month | February 1, 2023 | Download |
Advocate lessons: How law enforcement responds to & investigates domestic violence cases (Part 2: CCR problem-solving series: The role of law enforcement) |
Part 2 of this BWJP webinar series explores law enforcement's initial response to DV cases, as well as how they implement legal concepts and learned strategies into real world cases (2017).
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Webinar | Disabilities, DV Awareness Month, LGBTQ+ | February 1, 2023 | Download |
A Rural Barrier |
This article focuses on isolation as the core barrier facing victims of domestic violence in rural areas. The study uses evidence from several nationwide reports on rural domestic violence (2015).
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Blog | Body Cams, DV Awareness Month, Rural, Sexual Assault | February 1, 2023 | Download |
Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs): An Empirical Review of Their Effectiveness & Challenges to Implementation |
This article summarizes the development of SARTs in the U.S., reviews the literature of their effectiveness, and discusses the challenges they face, which may hamper their effectiveness (2012).
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Report | DV Awareness Month, High Risk Team, Homelessness, Interviews, Technology | January 27, 2023 | Download |
Non-fatal strangulation is an important risk factor for homicide of women |
This research article examines non-fatal strangulation as a risk factor for major assault or homicide of women, with results showing an increased risk for both assault and homicide if the woman experienced non-fatal strangulation previously (2008).
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Academic Article | DV, DV Awareness Month, Strangulation | January 27, 2023 | Download |
Missing Voices: Patterns of Battered Women’s Satisfaction with the Criminal Legal System |
This research explores IPV survivors' patterns of satisfaction with the criminal legal system response. Implications for improving the criminal legal system response to survivors of IPV are discussed (February 2002).
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Report | Advocacy, Aquatic Crimes, Children, DV Awareness Month, Elder Abuse, Expert Witnesses, FRTs, High Risk Team, Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Prosecution, Technology | January 27, 2023 | Download |
Pregnant women are at increased risk of domestic violence in all cultural groups |
This article examines domestic violence in relation to pregnancy, showing that women having a subsequent child are more likely to disclose violence than first-time mothers. The paper also details how abuse varies among various ethnic groups (2018).
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Blog | Body Cams, DV Awareness Month, Prostitution | January 24, 2023 | Download |