BWJP Welcomes Meghan Wilhelm, as the new Temporary Digital Media Coordinator
Meghan worked for the Pee Dee Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence as their Volunteer Coordinator for the domestic violence…
TAGS: #BWJP Announcements #NewsWomen’s History Month 2023- Lupe Serrano
This month, in honor of Women's History Month, we are honoring Rising Stars and Mothers of the Movement. Today, we are…
TAGS: #BWJP Announcements #News #WomenWomen’s History Month 2023- Maritza Valdez Fagin, M.P.A
This month, in honor of Women's History Month, we are honoring Rising Stars and Mothers of the Movement. Today, we are…
TAGS: #BWJP Announcements #News #WomenWomen’s History Month 2023- Dr. Shamita Das Dasgupta
This month, in honor of Women's History Month, we are honoring Rising Stars and Mothers of the Movement. Today, we are…
TAGS: #BWJP Announcements #News #WomenBWJP Congratulates the New Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services
BWJP is excited to congratulate the Biden Administration for the creation the Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services (OFVPS),…
TAGS: #BWJP Announcements #NewsWomen’s History Month 2023- Ellen Pence
This month, in honor of Women's History Month, we are honoring Rising Stars and Mothers of the Movement. Today, we are…
TAGS: #BWJP Announcements #News #WomenWomen’s History Month 2023- Tracy Shoberg
This month, in honor of Women's History Month, we are honoring Rising Stars and Mothers of the Movement. By Patrice Tillery…
TAGS: #BWJP Announcements #News #WomenWomen’s History Month 2023- Cynthia Mabry-King
This month, in honor of Women's History Month, we are honoring Rising Stars and Mothers of the Movement. By Christina M.…
TAGS: #BWJP Announcements #News #WomenNCPOFFC: Tools and Resources for Attorneys and Advocates
By the National Center on Protection Orders and Full Faith & Credit The process of obtaining a protection order and…
TAGS: #BWJP Announcements #Firearms #full faith and credit #News #Protection OrdersWomen’s History Month – Kesimy Medina
This month, in honor of Women's History Month, we are honoring Rising Stars and Mothers of the Movement. Today, we are…
TAGS: #BWJP Announcements #News #WomenBWJP Welcomes Jennifer Waindle as the Project Director of the National Center on Improving Community Supervision Responses
BWJP Welcomes Jennifer Waindle as the Project Director of the National Center on Improving Community Supervision Responses Jennifer Waindle joins BWJP with…
TAGS: #BWJP Announcements #NewsBWJP Reacts to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s Disappointing Ruling Undermining Federal Firearms Prohibitions for Persons Who Have Committed Acts of Domestic Violence
ST. PAUL, MN – A federal court has ruled disarming people who have domestic violence protection orders against them does…
TAGS: #BWJP Announcements #Firearms #NewsHave We Been Desensitized to Stalking?
By Bailey Skeeter and Patrice Tillery Some people would rather be in jail than alone. Relationships can be emotional, meaningful,…
TAGS: #BWJP Announcements #Children and Teens #Coercive Control #News #stalkingHuman Trafficking isn’t just a Global Issue. It’s a Local Issue too.
By Maria Jose Fletcher, Esq. There are cruel people who take advantage of our most vulnerable for profit, pleasure, or…
TAGS: #BWJP Announcements #Children and Teens #NewsBWJP Welcomes Julia Weber Esq. MSW, as the Director of the National Center on Gun Violence in Relationships and the Project Director of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Firearms.
BWJP Welcomes Julia Weber Esq. MSW, as the Director of the National Center on Gun Violence in Relationships and the…
TAGS: #BWJP Announcements #Firearms #NewsA Q&A with External Relation Intern Bailey
Bailey Skeeter College: Loyola University Maryland Graduation Year: May 2023 Major: Psychology, Minor African American Studies What sparks your interest…
TAGS: #BWJP Announcements #NewsBWJP Welcomes Two New Staff Members – Patrice Tillery and Kesimy Medina
Patrice Tillery is BWJP’s new Development Coordinator. Patrice Tillery is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park with…
TAGS: #BWJP Announcements #NewsBWJP Welcomes Kenneth Noyes, JD, Director of the Gender-Based Violence Initiative
Ken represented survivors in family courts and in the DC child welfare system for many years, which inspired his pursuit…
TAGS: #BWJP Announcements #NewsBWJP Welcomes Maria Jose Fletcher,JD, Director of Our Newest Center, the National Center on Systems Change and Advocacy.
María José Fletcher, JD, is the Director of BWJP’s newest center, the National Center on Systems Change and Advocacy. María…
TAGS: #BWJP Announcements #NewsBWJP Welcomes Rebecca Henry, JD, MA, our new Chief Program Officer
Rebecca has been working to mitigate gender-based violence for 25 years, representing female inmates harassed by guards, litigating complex custody…
TAGS: #BWJP AnnouncementsDOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH 2022
OCTOBER 1 TAKING BACK CONTROL PODCAST EPISODE RELEASE: AN OPEN SECRET OCTOBER 11 CRITICAL ISSUES FORUM: COURT WATCH MONTGOMERY OCTOBER…
TAGS: #BWJP Announcements #Coercive Control #DVAM #News #PodcastWe’re Hiring: Executive Assistant
BWJP is the national non-profit leader at the intersection of gender-based violence and the law. BWJP is a dynamic collection…
TAGS: #BWJP AnnouncementsReproductive Freedom is Survivor Freedom
As a gender-based violence organization, BWJP will always support the autonomy of survivors over their own lives and bodies. The…
TAGS: #BWJP AnnouncementsBWJP Announces Staff Promotions
March 25th, 2022 BWJP is excited to announce two internal leadership promotions. Monica Player, JD, will serve as the next…
TAGS: #BWJP AnnouncementsBWJP Announces the Departure of Millicent Shaw Phipps
March 23rd, 2022 BWJP announces that Millicent Shaw Phipps is stepping down as the Director of the National Center on…
TAGS: #BWJP AnnouncementsAttorney Advisor Position Announcement
March 18th, 2022 With a new Executive Director at the helm, BWJP is entering an exciting phase in its work.…
TAGS: #BWJP AnnouncementsBlack Women Deserve the Right to be Free from Violence
By Alicia Nichols, LSW and Christina Jones, Esq. “No man will ever hit me. You just can’t hit a Black…
TAGS: #black women #BWJP Announcements #Firearms #News #Protection Orders #WomenSOMETHING NEW IS COMING IN SPRING 2022!
January 6, 2022 BWJP has been providing resources, trainings, programmatic innovations and much more for 30 years now. While we…
TAGS: #BWJP AnnouncementsBWJP Director, Kristine, Appointed to CEJ Minnesota Judicial Branch
January 4, 2022 BWJP’s Director of Policy Initiatives, Kristine Lizdas, has been appointed to the Committee for Equality and Justice…
TAGS: #BWJP AnnouncementsBWJP Featured on ‘The Problem with Jon Stewart’ Show
BWJP is excited to be a part of Jon Stewart's new show 'The Problem with Jon Stewart'. In this…
TAGS: #BWJP AnnouncementsHonoring Loretta M. Frederick and her Retirement from BWJP
BWJP expresses their deep gratitude to Ms. Frederick for her 26 years of work with BWJP to improve the legal…
TAGS: #BWJP AnnouncementsHiring: Instructional Designer
About Us: The Battered Women's Justice Project (BWJP) is a national legal resource & center on civil and criminal justice…
TAGS: #BWJP AnnouncementsFY2020 Annual Report Now Available
Read about our challenges and successes, and find your name in our list of donors in our most recent Annual…
TAGS: #BWJP AnnouncementsBWJP Board Announces New Executive Director
The Board of the Battered Women’s Justice Project (BWJP) is delighted to announce the appointment of Amy Sanchez as its…
TAGS: #BWJP AnnouncementsBWJP Seeks New Executive Director
The Battered Women’s Justice Project seeks a strong, creative, seasoned leader who is oriented toward social justice, committed to ending…
TAGS: #BWJP AnnouncementsMeet BWJP’s National Domestic Violence and Firearms Resource Center Director
Over the course of his career, David has exhibited a strong commitment to legal and policy work on behalf of…
TAGS: #BWJP AnnouncementsBWJP Project and Staff Featured in Mitchell Hamline Publication
The Dispute Resolution Institute (DRI) featured the work of BWJP’s National Child Custody Project as an innovative approach to mediation…
TAGS: #BWJP AnnouncementsBWJP Seeks Project Director, National Center on Domestic Violence & Firearms
Organization The Battered Women's Justice Project (BWJP) is a national resource center on the civil and criminal justice system response…
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