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Domestic Violence During Pregnancy Doubles Risk of Premature Birth

Women who experience domestic violence while pregnant are twice as likely to give birth to a premature baby or a…

This Common Response To Campus Sexual Assault Doesn’t Actually Protect Victims

In most college sexual assault cases, schools take the early step of instituting a no-contact order between the alleged victim…

Advocacy Learning Center Now Accepting Applications

Embark on an interactive and transformative journey with advocacy groups across the country to explore our collective roots and renew…

Tribal Leaders Call for Expanded Jurisdiction Over Non-Native Domestic Violence Offenders

Recognizing that the Department of Justice’s 2014 decision to grant special domestic violence criminal jurisdiction under VAWA was a “historic”…

Teen Dating Violence Is Target of New CDC Program

Reducing teen dating violence in the United States is the aim of a new program introduced by federal health officials.…

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New Guidebooks Aim to Help Police Officers Connect With Diverse Communities

The Vera Institute of Justice today released three guidebooks aimed at fostering community policing strategies and building trust with diverse…

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