Awareness Initiatives

Learn more about national efforts to raise awareness about gender based violence throughout the year:

January is National Stalking Awareness Month

Fund-raising campaign aims at solving Detroit rape cases from the Detroit Free Press, 1/6/14

Wednesday, January 07, 2015

The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, which discovered 11,000 untested rape kits in a Detroit police storage unit five years ago, announced today that it has teamed up with two nonprofits to raise $10 million to pay for the testing of kits.

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National Prevention Town Hall

If you are engaging in social change work, we want to hear from YOU - add your voice to the National Prevention Scan!

Heal, Hold & Center: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2024

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is right around the corner! Learn how you can take action around this year's theme: "Heal, Hold & Center."

Support Our Work

Your donation strengthens the hands that support survivors. This Giving Tuesday next week, join our efforts to support advocates in preventing and responding to domestic violence.

Prevention Tool of the Month

The Gardens for Growing Healthy Communities collaborative in Denver fosters community well-being by turning vacant lots into community gardens.

VAWnet Event Calendar

Looking for upcoming gender-based advocacy events?

Monday, November 25, 2024