The Intersectionality of Gun Violence and Intimate Partner Violence
By Leah Johnson - Communications/Fund Development Assistant Gun violence (GV) is an element of violence that has taken the nation…
TAGS: #Firearms #Gender Based Violence #NewsIntroducing 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…
TAGS: #Gender Based Violence #News #Protection OrdersMoney 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…
TAGS: #Children and Teens #Gender Based Violence #NewsThe 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…
TAGS: #Children and Teens #Gender Based Violence #NewsLoving 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…
TAGS: #Children and Teens #Gender Based Violence #LGBTQ+ #NewsBWJP 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…
TAGS: #Gender Based Violence #NewsFinding 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…
TAGS: #Gender Based Violence #NewsBeyond Awareness: Advocating For Children’s Safety In Family Court
By Diana Griffin, Attorney Advisor, National Legal Center on Children and Domestic Violence In November, following Domestic Violence Awareness Month,…
TAGS: #Gender Based Violence #NewsWhat Can Non-Native Aspiring Allies Do to Honor National Native American Heritage Month?
Seek to understand Tribal Sovereignty By Cindene Pezzell, Esq., Director of the National Defense Center for Criminalized Survivors At first…
TAGS: #Gender Based Violence #NewsCelebrating 40 Years of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA)
A Message from Amy Sánchez, CEO of the Battered Women's Justice Project This October, we proudly celebrate 40 years of…
TAGS: #BWJP Announcements #Gender Based Violence #News