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Remembering Ellen Pence

It’s difficult to adequately describe the impact Ellen had on our lives and our work here at BWJP, and indeed on the whole movement to end violence   against women. Ellen’s legacy is one of critical analysis, compassionate listening, delightful humor, and commitment to justice. Below a few of Ellen’s close colleagues and friends describe her […]

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President Obama Announces Executive Actions to Reduce Gun Violence

Gun violence has taken a heartbreaking toll on too many communities across the country. Over the past decade in America, more than 100,000 people have been killed as a result of gun violence—and millions more have been the victim of assaults, robberies, and other crimes involving a gun. Many of these crimes were committed by […]

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England And Wales Expand The Meaning Of Domestic Abuse

A groundbreaking law on domestic abuse takes effect today in England and Wales. It expands the meaning of domestic violence to include psychological and emotional torment. So it is now a crime there to control your spouse, say, through social media or online stalking. Experts in domestic violence say it represents a new way to […]

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Activists Welcome China’s 1st Domestic Violence Law

Activists largely welcomed China’s first national anti-domestic violence law on Monday, although some criticized the apparent omissions of sexual violence and gay couples. The law approved Sunday by China’s legislature will take effect in March, the official Xinhua News Agency reported. Women’s federations and civil organizations have been pushing for a law to protect victims […]

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Cops Get New Guidance On Responding To Sexual Assault And Domestic Violence

Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced new guidance Tuesday designed to help law enforcement prevent gender bias when responding to sexual assault and domestic violence incidents. “We know that sometimes this bias, whether implicit or explicit, can stand in the way of effective law enforcement and can severely undermine law enforcement’s ability to hold the offenders […]

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Police Body Cameras in Domestic and Sexual Assault Investigations

One of the hottest topics in domestic violence and policing, and policing generally, is the use of body cameras by law enforcement. This issue has become increasingly debated as the public demand for police accountability is on the rise, and technology enhancements offer new opportunities for better data capture. However, the application of body-worn cameras […]

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