VAWnet News Blog

According to the ACLU, nearly 60% of people in women’s prison nation-wide, and as many as 94% of some women’s prison populations, have a history of physical or sexual abuse before being incarcerated.

Futures Without Violence (FUTURES) is soliciting applications for Phase III of a project focused on fostering intimate partner violence (IPV) and health leadership and collaboration at the state or territory level to improve the health and safety outcomes for survivors of IPV and to promote prevention.

Since #MeToo went viral two weeks ago in the wake of sexual harassment allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein, Twitter reports that more than 1.7 million women and men have used the hashtag in 85 countries. But how can a viral movement turn into a lasting movement that that will create social change and reduce sexual abuse?

A Texas group has opened what's believed to be only the second shelter in the U.S. exclusively for men who are victims of domestic violence, as advocates say more men are seeking help amid changing views about male victims.

This October 23, 2017, on National Day of Action to End Violence Against Women Living with HIV, Positive Women’s Network – USA’s is highlighting intersections between economic security, health and violence against women living with HIV.

ACTV marks a big shift from the accountability-focused classes most states have used for decades.