You’ve heard it before. Someone casually mentions that they’re “stalking” …
Human trafficking affects nearly 27.6 million people worldwide, including …
By Nathalie Meus, Outreach & Policy Associate
Black women’s …
by: Heather Gehlert
original post on Tuesday, April 09, 2019
Gabriel Fernandez. Anthony Avalos. Zymere Perkins. Those are the names that immediately come to mind when I think about how the news media cover the child welfare system. All three …
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These videos and discussion guides are intended to be used by domestic and sexual violence advocates and activists to spark conversations on the ways that racism and oppression have shaped our anti-violence movements and how we can dismantle racism in …
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An estimated 21 million people are trafficked globally at any …
As individuals committed to advancing the safety, well-being, and economic security for survivors of gender-based violence, 2018 was a roller coaster ride filled with highs and lows. From accountability for perpetrators of workplace sexual harassment, to survivors finally being heard …
Elena Josway is a Program Director for the Health team at Futures Without Violence. At FUTURES, she collaborates with communities, organizations, and government agencies to improve prevention of and response to child trauma and intimate partner violence …
Providers, Advocates and Technology for Health and Safety (PATHS) Project
In partnership with Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, the University of Pittsburgh and the Office of Women’s Health, FUTURES is working with 10 communities in Arizona, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and West …
When I was 18 years old, my parents came into …
We know that intimate-partner violence (IPV) is a leading health …
I recently came across an article written by an employment …
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Since 2011, the …
Today marks May Day—or International Workers Day—sparked in 1886 by …
President Trump’s most recent executive order on immigration bans immigration …
Before FUTURES, I worked in a legal services office in …
Let’s face facts. The incoming administration has said that repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), will be its “first order of business” once President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office on Jan. 20.
Repealing the law, or even key provisions …
When I first met Ari, we were freshman in college- …
Experiencing intimate partner and sexual violence makes it harder to prevent and manage HIV. People living with HIV who are also suffering abuse may experience an escalation of violence upon disclosure of their status – resulting in potentially lethal outcomes. …
The Futures Without Violence National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence has developed several guidelines, tool kits, safety cards, posters and other resources that are specific to various communities and healthcare settings.
Setting and community specific tools are best use …
Today is the 16th annual Health Cares About Domestic …
Medical studies link the long-term effects of domestic violence and …
