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What These Cases of High-Profile Accusers Reveal About the Credibility Gap

By Rachel Elizabeth Barkley, JD MBA R&B artist Casandra Ventura, who is known professionally as Cassie, took the stand in…

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BIG NEWS! BWJP is Expanding Globally!

A Powerful New Chapter: Global Rights for Women Joins Forces with the Battered Women’s Justice Project We are thrilled to…

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Global Rights for Women and Battered Women’s Justice Project Merger Announcement

Global Rights for Women and Battered Women’s Justice Project Merger Announcement Contact:  BWJP Communications, communications@bwjp.org Cheryl Thomas, Executive Director, Global…

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Building a SAFeR System: Preventing Tragedy in Child Custody Outcomes

By Kaitlyn Baker, Intern, National Legal Center on Children and Domestic Violence When the justice system fails to protect its…

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Introducing the National Restraining Order Center (NROC) Expanding Safety and Access for Survivors  

Introducing the National Restraining Order Center (NROC) Expanding Safety and Access for Survivors    At BWJP, we are committed to strengthening…

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Money Changes Everything! Why Child Support Matters

By: Esther Aparicio, Esq., SAVES Attorney Advisor “Why don’t you just leave?” It’s a question many survivors of domestic violence…

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The Fire We Ignored: What Cody Balmer’s Case Reveals About Domestic Violence

By Diana Griffin, Esq. Attorney Advisor, National Legal Center on Children and Domestic Violence This April, as we honor Child…

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Loving Out Loud: Navigating Queer Teen Dating Violence Amidst Political Turbulence 

By Alyssa Toledo, Communications Associate I've spent most of my life searching for freedom.  As a queer, Mexican American kid…

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BWJP 2025 Goals: Supporting Survivors and Changing Systems  

By BWJP Staff As we start 2025, many people set goals to improve their lives. These goals might include saving…

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Finding Peace During the Holidays When You Are a Survivor of Sexual Violence 

By Christina M. Jones, Esq.   The holidays can be a challenging time, especially for survivors of sexual assault who…

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