By BWJP Staff Member and Jennifer Becker, Esq. Project Director, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Firearms It wasn’t until 1990 that any anti-stalking law existed within the United States. The real lived experiences of those subjected to stalking are still often misunderstood. Even today, many people associate stalking with the sensational examples that […]
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By Maria Jose Fletcher, Esq. Director BWJP’s National Center for Systems Change and Advocacy As we welcome 2024, we are unfortunately confronted by global events that continue to cause massive movement of people escaping conflict, violence, and economic instability. It is only appropriate that during January, Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we call attention to the impact […]
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By A BWJP Advocate Holidays can be a time of excitement and anticipation while also creating feelings of anxiety for survivors of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Meant for reflection and focusing on family, friends, and relationships, this time of year can also bring up feelings of self-doubt and […]
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By BWJP Staff As we recognize National Native American Heritage Month, we invite you to join us as we celebrate and raise the voices and experiences of Indigenous Survivors with two of our staff members – A and V – two committed professionals at BWJP, who reflect on their motivations, rooted in their dedication […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov 2, 2023, ST. PAUL, M.N. – On November 7, 2023, the United States Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in the landmark case of United States v. Rahimi. The case revolves around a critical issue for domestic violence survivors: the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8), a federal law that […]
BWJP Staff On November 7th, the United States Supreme Court will hear a case called U.S. v. Rahimi. It’s a case that is very important to survivors of domestic violence and the people who help them. In U.S. v. Rahimi, the Supreme Court will decide whether some people who have been found by a judge […]
By Margaret Groban, Consultant at NRCDVF On November 7, 2023, the Supreme Court will hear argument in United States v. Rahimi, addressing the Second Amendment constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8) — the federal firearm ban that covers persons subject to disqualifying protection orders. Andrew’s August 30 post discussed whether the hearing underlying the protection […]
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Jennifer Becker, Esq. will serve as the Director, National Center on Gun Violence in Relationships and the Project Director, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Firearms Jennifer has been using the law to address gender-based violence for 15 years. Her career began as a prosecutor in New York City where she specialized in cases […]
By Meghan Dunlap College campuses serve as hubs for academic achievement and where many students discover and build their independence. This newfound freedom can come with an adjustment period. The shift into college life can involve forming new friendships and immersing oneself in new social scenes. Yet through this transitional period of growth and autonomy, […]
By Cindene Pezzell, Esq. Instead of help, Beverly Ann Ibn-Tamas got prison time. It took 45 years for her to get justice. For years, Ms. Ibn-Tamas was beaten and terrorized by her husband. In 1976, she was forced to defend herself against another attack, using the firearm her abuser held to her head only moments […]
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