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 sort of trickery is definitely […]
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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 […]
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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 sexual assault reprisal cases from […]
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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. This app is another way […]
At first glance, the wall of multicolored adhesive notes could be routine reminders or phone messages common in a busy work center in a high-rise office space. But this is no typical workplace, and the notes are anything but ordinary. Scrawled on the notes are simple yet profound messages of thanks for hope, support and […]
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Creating a Process of Change for Christian Men Who Batter Training – Changing Men, Changing Lives September 26-28, 2016/Duluth, MN The topics covered will include: Culturally specific process for working with Christian men Understanding the theories that guide Creating a Process of Change for Men Who Batter Facilitating structured, interactive classes Establishing and maintaining dialogue […]
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Imagine you’re a woman trying to extricate yourself from an abusive relationship, and your ex won’t leave you alone. The cops have been called to your apartment on more than one occasion. One night, he breaks into your apartment, smashing a window and causing some property damage. Another night, an ambulance screams up your street […]
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The final rule goes into effect thirty days after publication, and sets forth the parameters for the use of funds under OVC’s Victim Assistance Program. OVC consulted extensively with the crime victim services field in developing the rule, and published a notice of proposed rulemaking (78 FR 52877) on August 27, 2013, which solicited public […]
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Developed by the Center for Court Innovation’s Tribal Justice Exchange, a new website seeks to provide ideas and inspiration to reformers looking to address common challenges like substance use, domestic violence, gang involvement, and juvenile delinquency. Tribal Access to Justice Innovation contains profiles of dozens of tribal justice programs, along with videos, podcasts, and other resources. For instance, […]
BWJP is pleased to announce the release of a new set of child custody-related practice worksheets for advocates, attorneys, and other family court professionals. The new worksheets augment the Practice Guides for Domestic Violence-Informed Decision-Making that BWJP developed in connection with the OVW-sponsored National Child Custody Project. The worksheets offer a way to consolidate, synthesize, […]
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