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BWJP sends out a once-monthly email newsletter (we're not here to spam you) with the latest in gender-based violence news,…

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Finding Peace During the Holidays When You Are a Survivor of Sexual Violence 

By Christina M. Jones, Esq.   IThe holidays can be a challenging time, especially for survivors of sexual assault who…

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BWJP Welcomes Alyssa Toledo as the new Communications Associate at BWJP 

BWJP Welcomes Alyssa Toledo, as the new Comms Associate at BWJP.  BWJP is excited to welcome Alyssa to our team.…

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Beyond Awareness: Advocating For Children’s Safety In Family Court  

By Diana Griffin, Attorney Advisor, National Legal Center on Children and Domestic Violence In November, following Domestic Violence Awareness Month,…

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What Can Non-Native Aspiring Allies Do to Honor National Native American Heritage Month? 

Seek to understand Tribal Sovereignty By Cindene Pezzell, Esq., Director of the National Defense Center for Criminalized Survivors At first…

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Celebrating 40 Years of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) 

A Message from Amy Sánchez, CEO of the Battered Women's Justice Project  This October, we proudly celebrate 40 years of…

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Why We Stayed Series

By Patrice Tillery and Veronica Thomas This 3-part Survivor Story Series by Patrice Tillery and Veronica Thomas explores the complex…

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Part 3: Why We Left: The Breaking Point & Finding the Strength to Finally Leave

Why We Stayed Series  (Some identifying information such as names, dates, and locations have been redacted to protect the identities…

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Part 2: Why We Stayed: The Struggle with Hope, Identity and Courage

Why We Stayed Series  (Some identifying information such as names, dates, and locations have been redacted to protect the identities…

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Part 1: Why We Stayed: Unveiling the Invisible Barriers to Escaping Abuse 

Why We Stayed Series  (Some identifying information such as names, dates, and locations have been redacted to protect the identities…

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Things Survivors Wish You Knew Series 

"Things Survivors Wish You Knew" is a heartfelt and empowering series, rooted in the voices of survivors of gender-based violence.…

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Part 7: Things I Wish I Knew: Some Notes from a Survivor’s Perspective 

Things Survivors Wish You Knew Series  By Patrice Tillery As we close out this series, we wanted to end with…

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Part 6: Remember, It Is Not My Fault  

Things Survivors Wish You Knew Series  By Patrice Tillery In addressing the pervasive issue of gender-based violence, it is crucial…

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Part 5: Be Patient  

Things Survivors Wish You Knew Series  By Patrice Tillery Today's Things Survivors Wish You Knew topic is patience. Patience is…

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Part 4: Understanding the Impact of Trauma  

Things Survivors Wish You Knew Series  By Patrice Tillery Understanding trauma in abuse victims is crucial for providing adequate support…

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Part 3: Respect Survivors’ Choices

Things Survivors Wish You Knew Series  By Patrice Tillery The topic for this portion of the series is arguably one…

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Part 2: Believe Survivors, Listen to them, Don’t Pressure Them  

Things Survivors Wish You Knew Series  By Patrice Tillery During challenging times, we rely on hope to bring light when…

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Part 1: Empower H.E.R. Stories of Hope, Equality, and Resilience 

Things Survivors Wish You Knew Series  By Patrice Tillery As a survivor-centered organization, BWJP approaches its work from the survivors'…

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VAWA at 30: BWJP’s Role in Evolving Responses to Gender-Based Violence

By Amalfi Parker Elder, Esq., Director, National Center on Reimagining CCR BWJP is excited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of…

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Latin@ Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together 

By Lumarie Orozco, MA, Project Director, Firearms Technical Assistance Project (FTAP)  Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration in the…

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BWJP Welcomes Rachel Barkley, as the new Staff Attorney for the Center for Legal Approaches to Prevent Family Violence

Rachel Barkley (they/she) recently graduated from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and took the New York Bar Exam. Prior…

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BWJP Welcomes Megan Belden, Esq. as the Senior Attorney Advisor for the National Center on Protection Orders and Full Faith and Credit

Megan Belden is a Senior Attorney Advisor at the National Center for Protection Orders and Full Faith and Credit with…

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BWJP Welcomes Jillian Young, as the new SAVES Project Director

Jillian has spent over a decade supporting victim-survivors of domestic violence and leading system change within the legal and child…

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Navigating Situationships: Recognizing Emotional Abuse and Setting Boundaries

By Megan Dunlap In today’s world, dating has become more casual. Many younger people describe their relationships more informally and…

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Community Supervision Officers and Domestic Violence Response

By Jennifer L. Waindle Effective responses to domestic violence require collaborative, coordinated efforts in partnership with a variety of professionals…

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Neurodiversity and the Legal System’s Response to Domestic Violence

By Kristine Lizdas, Esq. “Neurodiversity” and “neurodivergent” as terms or concepts emerged several decades ago to express variations in human…

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We’re Hiring! Training and Technical Assistance Specialist or Attorney Advisor

NRCDVF seeks to fill a grant-funded, fully remote Attorney Advisor or Training and Technical Assistance Specialist position. The Battered Women’s…

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A Victory for Survivors: Supreme Court Upholds Federal Domestic Violence Protection Order Firearms Prohibitor 

In good news for survivors of domestic violence, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision today in U.S. v. Rahimi that upholds…

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SCOTUS Ruling in Rahimi Case Upholds Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors, BWJP Experts Celebrate 

BWJP Advocates Applaud Supreme Court Decision to Maintain Gun Control Law Safeguarding Domestic Violence Survivors WASHINGTON DC. (June 21, 2024)…

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From Fear to Pride: A Journey of Resilience 

By Kenneth E. Noyes, Esq.  June is an explosion of color. Rainbow flags flutter from lampposts, shop windows sport dazzling…

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The Unseen Harms of Guns in Domestic Violence 

By Jennifer M. Becker, Esq. Director, National Center on Gun Violence in Relationships  When we talk about the intersection of…

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BWJP Welcomes Diana Griffin as the new Attorney Advisor for the National Legal Center on Children and Domestic Violence

BWJP Welcomes Diana Griffin, as the new Attorney Advisor, the National Legal Center on Children and Domestic Violence. Diana earned…

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BWJP Welcomes Lacey Garner as the new Director of The Learning Community!

Lacey has more than a decade of experience building client relationships and delivering complex research and technology solutions. Prior to…

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3 Ways to Improve Access to Civil Protection Orders for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Survivors

By the National Center on Protection Orders and Full Faith & Credit My friends told me I needed to get…

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Safe at Home: Exploring the Intersection of Intimate Partner Violence and Child Abuse Prevention

By The National Legal Center on Children and Domestic Violence April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to…

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Supporting Survivors On the Path to Healing from Sexual Assault 

By Meghan Dunlap Recovering from sexual assault can feel like you’re within a silo. You hear the statistics of 81%…

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2024 BWJP Rising Stars – Amalfi

As we recognize Women’s History Month, we are highlighting some of the Rising Stars of BWJP: members of our staff…

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2024 BWJP Rising Stars – Victoria

As we recognize Women’s History Month, we are highlighting some of the Rising Stars of BWJP: members of our staff…

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2024 BWJP Rising Stars – Sophie

As we recognize Women’s History Month, we are highlighting some of the Rising Stars of BWJP: members of our staff…

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BWJP Welcomes Zoë Barr as the new Operations Manager

Zoë is a graduate of St. Catherine University in St. Paul, MN, an all-women college, with one of the most…

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In Celebration of  Women’s Struggles, Friendships, and Resistance

Sujata Warrier, PhD, Chief Strategy Officer, BWJP “We could think of feminist history as a history of snappy women. Perhaps…

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Recognizing Common Ground on National Public Defender Day 

Gender-based violence thrives in power imbalance. Public defenders, champions of equal access to justice, play a crucial role in dismantling…

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BWJP Reflects on the Burnsville, MN Tragedy 

We are saddened by the tragic events in Burnsville, Minnesota that occurred on February 18, 2024.   BWJP is a…

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Black Women, a History of Creating Our Own Spaces

By Amalfi Parker Elder, Esq. and Patrice Tillery “The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected…

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Financial Abuse:  What Financial Advisors Need to Know

By Amalfi Parker Elder, Esq. Director, National Center on Reimagining CCR, Victoria Taylor, Senior Communications Manager | Patrice Tillery, Fund…

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Addressing the Lethal Intersection of Teen Dating Violence and Firearms  

By Jennifer M. Becker, Esq. Director, National Center on Gun Violence in Relationships  and Project Director, National Resource Center on…

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Embracing Authenticity: A Letter to Black Women Breaking Free from GBV 

By Christina M. Jones, Esq. Chief Executive of External Relations Dear Black Woman, I’m sure you have heard that you…

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BWJP Welcomes Irene Avina, as the new Project Assistant of the Firearms Technical Assistance Project (FTAP)

Irene Avina joins BWJP with a passion and dedication to the field of gender-based violence prevention. As a licensed Clinical…

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BWJP Welcomes Jenna Wiggins, as the new Deputy Director of the Firearms Technical Assistance Project (FTAP)

Jenna Wiggins joins BWJP with a background in social work, law, human services, child welfare, and domestic violence. She has…

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Stalking and the Predetermined Risk for Gun Violence 

By BWJP Staff Member and Jennifer Becker, Esq. Project Director, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Firearms  It wasn’t…

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Unveiling the Shadows: Human Trafficking Amidst Immigration Struggles in 2024 

By Maria Jose Fletcher, Esq. Director BWJP’s National Center for Systems Change and Advocacy   As we welcome 2024, we are…

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Preparing for the Holidays as a Survivor of Gender-Based Violence 

By A BWJP Advocate  Holidays can be a time of excitement and anticipation while also creating feelings of anxiety for…

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Amplifying Indigenous Voices: Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month Through Advocacy, Healing, and Justice 

  By BWJP Staff  As we recognize National Native American Heritage Month, we invite you to join us as we…

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Supreme Court Set to Hear United States v. Rahimi Case: Domestic Violence Protection Orders Under Scrutiny 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov 2, 2023, ST. PAUL, M.N. – On November 7, 2023, the United States Supreme Court is…

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What You Need To Know About the Rahimi Case Coming Before the Supreme Court on November 7th 

BWJP Staff On November 7th, the United States Supreme Court will hear a case called U.S. v. Rahimi. It’s a…

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Another Perspective on the Hearing in United States v. Rahimi 

By Margaret Groban, Consultant at NRCDVF On November 7, 2023, the Supreme Court will hear argument in United States v.…

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BWJP Welcomes Jennifer Becker, Esq., as the new Director, National Center on Gun Violence and Relationships and Project Director, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Firearms 

Jennifer Becker, Esq. will serve as the Director, National Center on Gun Violence in Relationships and the Project Director, National…

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Navigating the ‘Red Zone’ on College Campuses – Tips to Preventing and Responding to Sexual Assault 

By Meghan Wilhelm College campuses serve as hubs for academic achievement and where many students discover and build their independence.…

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45 Years Later: Beverly Ann Ibn-Tamas’ Journey to Justice and Freedom  

By Cindene Pezzell, Esq. Instead of help, Beverly Ann Ibn-Tamas got prison time. It took 45 years for her to…

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The Legal Issues in the Rahimi Case 

There are some important issues that arise in U.S. v. Rahimi, impacting the federal law that prohibits people subject to…

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Empowering Voices and Pursuing Justice: My Summer Internship Experience.

By Brionna Crawford, Intern, Summer 2023 My commitment to advocating for the rights of marginalized communities led me to pursue…

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Post Separation Abuse. When to Consider Alternative Coparenting Methods with a High-Conflict Ex.

Anonymous What does Post-Separation Abuse Even Look Like?  For the first year after I left my abuser, he stalked me…

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