"Things Survivors Wish You Knew" is a heartfelt and empowering series, rooted in the voices of survivors of gender-based violence. This collection shares stories and insights to help build understanding and offer meaningful support for those navigating abusive situations. From practical advice to emotional support, this series explores key messages…
#Gender Based Violence #NewsThings Survivors Wish You Knew Series By Patrice Tillery As we close out this series, we wanted to end with a note directly from a survivor. There are many things we have shared this month about common themes that survivors of gender-based violence express that they wish their loved ones…
#Gender Based Violence #NewsThings Survivors Wish You Knew Series By Patrice Tillery In addressing the pervasive issue of gender-based violence, it is crucial to recognize and combat the all-too-common phenomenon of victim blaming. Unfortunately, victims are often wrongly held responsible for the abuse they endure, perpetuating harmful myths and misconceptions within society. It…
#Gender Based Violence #NewsThings Survivors Wish You Knew Series By Patrice Tillery Today's Things Survivors Wish You Knew topic is patience. Patience is the ability to remain calm and tolerant in facing difficulties, adversity, or delays without becoming frustrated or upset. It entails the capacity to endure or wait calmly for something, demonstrating…
#Gender Based Violence #NewsThings Survivors Wish You Knew Series By Patrice Tillery Understanding trauma in abuse victims is crucial for providing adequate support and care. Trauma can alter how individuals perceive and respond to the world around them and often leaves enduring emotional and psychological scars. Survivors of abuse may exhibit a range…
#Gender Based Violence #NewsThings Survivors Wish You Knew Series By Patrice Tillery The topic for this portion of the series is arguably one of the most challenging parts of supporting survivors. After actively listening and learning about the trauma and abuse occurring in a survivor’s life, it’s hard not to step in, share…
#Gender Based Violence #NewsThings Survivors Wish You Knew Series By Patrice Tillery During challenging times, we rely on hope to bring light when we perceive darkness surrounding us. BWJP invites you to join us in generating the hope that lights the way to safety and healing for gender-based violence survivors. Throughout this series,…
#Gender Based Violence #NewsThings Survivors Wish You Knew Series By Patrice Tillery As a survivor-centered organization, BWJP approaches its work from the survivors' perspective. From this focus, we created our Gift Justice 2023 holiday campaign, focusing on Things Survivors Wish You Knew. We had such a positive reaction to this campaign that we…
#Gender Based Violence #NewsBy Amalfi Parker Elder, Esq., Director, National Center on Reimagining CCR BWJP is excited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the historic enactment of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in 1994. VAWA’s passage represented Congress’ recognition of the pandemic of gender-based violence, and the decades-long efforts of survivors and…
#BWJP Announcements #Gender Based Violence #NewsBy Lumarie Orozco, MA, Project Director, Firearms Technical Assistance Project (FTAP) Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration in the United States that recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic and Latino individuals and communities to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. It is observed from September…
#BWJP Announcements #Gender Based Violence #NewsRachel Barkley (they/she) recently graduated from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and took the New York Bar Exam. Prior to law school, Rachel received their Master of Business Administration in Music Business from Southern New Hampshire University and Berklee College of Music and their Bachelor of Arts in Screenwriting…
#BWJP Announcements #NewsMegan Belden is a Senior Attorney Advisor at the National Center for Protection Orders and Full Faith and Credit with Battered Women’s Justice Project, where she provides training and guidance to community allies on local, state, tribal, and nationwide protective order issues. Megan has been committed to combating gender-based violence…
#BWJP Announcements #NewsJillian has spent over a decade supporting victim-survivors of domestic violence and leading system change within the legal and child welfare system. Her previous roles include leading the legal advocacy program at a local DV agency in Madison, WI and managing various programs and initiatives to support children placed in…
#BWJP Announcements #NewsBy Megan Dunlap In today’s world, dating has become more casual. Many younger people describe their relationships more informally and flexibly, often referring to them as “situationships,” a popular term among high school and college-age students. A situationship is a romantic or sexual relationship between two individuals. Usually, there are…
#BWJP Announcements #Gender Based Violence #NewsBy Jennifer L. Waindle Effective responses to domestic violence require collaborative, coordinated efforts in partnership with a variety of professionals and organizations. Too often, community supervision officers and other justice system agencies have worked in unintended isolation. Understanding the roles of probation and parole community supervision officers is crucial in…
#BWJP Announcements #Gender Based Violence #NewsBy Kristine Lizdas, Esq. “Neurodiversity” and “neurodivergent” as terms or concepts emerged several decades ago to express variations in human experiences and as a rejection of otherwise deficit-based language. Individuals with a wide variety of developmental and psychological diagnoses embrace the term as an affirmation, as well as a framework…
#BWJP Announcements #Gender Based Violence #NewsNRCDVF seeks to fill a grant-funded, fully remote Attorney Advisor or Training and Technical Assistance Specialist position. The Battered Women’s Justice Project (BWJP) is a collective of national policy and practice centers at the intersection of gender-based violence (GBV) and legal systems, including the National Center on Gun Violence in…
#BWJP Announcements #NewsIn good news for survivors of domestic violence, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision today in U.S. v. Rahimi that upholds 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(8), a federal law in place since 1994 that says people subject to certain domestic violence protection orders (DVPO) may not have access to a gun while that…
#BWJP Announcements #Firearms #Gender Based Violence #NewsBWJP Advocates Applaud Supreme Court Decision to Maintain Gun Control Law Safeguarding Domestic Violence Survivors WASHINGTON DC. (June 21, 2024) In a landmark 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has upheld a significant gun control law, prompting widespread relief and celebration among domestic violence experts and…
#BWJP Announcements #Firearms #Gender Based Violence #NewsBy Kenneth E. Noyes, Esq. June is an explosion of color. Rainbow flags flutter from lampposts, shop windows sport dazzling displays, and the air thrums with vibrant energy. This is Pride Month, a time that holds a special significance for me as a gay man. It's a celebration, a protest,…
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