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HUD Announces New Protections for Victims

HUD issued its Nuisance Guidance as the country marks the 22nd anniversary of the Violence Against Women's Act (VAWA). Through the VAWA 2013 reauthorization, protections have been expanded to nearly all HUD programs. Previously, only residents of public housing and Section 8 tenant-based and project-based programs were covered. HUD's final Harassment…

2016 Implementation Sites Project Now Accepting Applications

The NCJFCJ Implementation Sites Project is a three-year project to provide child abuse and neglect courts with training, technical assistance, and support to guide program improvement, sustainability, and performance. As part of their involvement in this project, Implementation Sites are expected to implement meaningful change, evaluate progress, as well as…

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FL Judge Reprimanded for Poor Treatment of DV Victim

Earlier this week, Seminole County Judge Jerri Collins found herself on the opposite side of the bench as she received her own harsh scolding from Florida’s chief justice. Collins stood through nearly six minutes of public reprimand after the Florida Supreme Court found that she violated the state’s code of…

Justice Department Releases Training Video for Law Enforcement

The training uses three non-emergency and non-crisis situations to discuss ways for police officers to effectively and politely interact with transgender individuals.  In promoting best practices, the video defines three important terms: assigned sex, sexual orientation and gender identity.   As the training outlines, understanding the terminology and the major…

Justice Department report: Baltimore police routinely violated civil rights

Baltimore police routinely violated the constitutional rights of residents by conducting unlawful stops and using excessive force, according to the findings of a long-anticipated Justice Department probe to be released Wednesday. The practices overwhelmingly affected the city's black residents in low-income neighborhoods, according to the 163-page report. In often scathing…

LGBT People of Color Face Rampant Discrimination, Bias and Abuse in the Criminal Justice System

The events of the summer of 2016 have spurred renewed dialogue and protests about the unequal treatment of people of color, particularly black and Latino people, in the U.S. criminal justice system. Now, a new report explores how lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people of color are treated in…

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FCC Wants to Fine Men for Faking Caller ID to Harass Ex-Wife

Spoofing — the practice of sending out fake caller ID information to disguise the caller’s real identity — is legal, so long as it’s not done to deceive or harm anyone. Reporters, victims of domestic abuse, human rights organizations, all legally use spoofing to protect their locations or sources.  This…

Engaging Men of Faith in Domestic Violence Prevention

Conference Topics Include: The Role of Law Enforcement and Clergy The Experience of Young Women and Girls The Role of Men's Ministries and Women's Ministries Addressing Issues Within the Church Regarding the LGBTQ and GNC Communities Faith Leaders: Developing and Implementing Prevention Policies  Working With Young Men and Boys  REGISTER HERE 

New DOD Investigative Unit Focuses on Sexual Assault Related Reprisals

A new unit in the Defense Department’s Office of Inspector General will focus solely on complaints of retaliation against military members who report sexual assault, highlighting a commitment to end the double victimization of victims. In addition, this newly created team of seven investigators and a supervisor will directly handle…

New Resource: Tech Safety App

This app takes advantage of the NNEDV Safety Net project’s more than 15 years of working on the intersection of technology abuse and violence against women, and who have provided expert advice, trainings, and consultation on this issue to thousands of survivors of abuse, victim service providers, and technology companies.…