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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) 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…

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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 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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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 domestic violence and gun violence we often focus on intimate partner gun homicides. Rightfully so, as we lose approximately 70 women each month in America at the hand of their…

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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 her Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland. She spent her career, prior to joining BWJP, representing victim-survivors in family court and immigration matters. Diana is passionate about helping create…

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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 joining BWJP, Lacey was a Vice President at 13D Research & Strategy, where she was responsible for relationships with foundations, family offices, and other corporate and investor clients. Lacey was also…

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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 a restraining order, but I didn’t want to go through all the processes within the system . . . However, if I could go back and do it again, I…

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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 raise awareness that child abuse and neglect are preventable through reshaping system responses by centralizing the voices of the children they are charged to protect. There is consistent research that…

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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% of women report sexual harassment or assault in their lifetime, and it pulls at your heartstrings, but it’s hard to grasp in real life. The reality is that every 68…

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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 who are rising through the ranks and actively impacting the movement. These young women are continually striving for excellence and building on the legacy that our foremothers have built. Today, we…

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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 who are rising through the ranks and actively impacting the movement. These young women are continually striving for excellence and building on the legacy that our foremothers have built.  BWJP staff members…

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