Medical studies link the long-term effects of domestic violence and …
Intimate partner violence can directly impact reproductive and sexual health—increasing risk for unintended pregnancies and abortions, miscarriage, and sexually transmitted infections.
With one in four women at risk for abuse in her lifetime, domestic violence is more common than other …
For almost two decades, the National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence (HRC) has supported health care professionals, domestic violence experts, survivors, and policy makers at all levels as they improve health care’s response to domestic violence.
The HRC …
Studies suggest that 15.5 million children in the U.S. witness domestic violence annually and by age 17, over one-third of America’s children will have been exposed to domestic violence.
Exposure to violence at an early age is linked to health …
Sexual assault is a widespread problem and happens far too …
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This Aspiring Leaders Lab podcast series explores diverse leadership strategies that inspire professional growth. Everyone can take on leadership roles to build strong survivor serving programs. Directors, managers, and …
Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day (HCADV Day) 2022
Reproductive Justice is Survivor Justice: Bodily Autonomy, Health, and Safety Panel
Wednesday, October 12th at 10am PT/11am MT/12pm CT/1pm ET – 90 Minutes
Megha Rimal, MSW, is a Program Specialist on the Health team. Megha provides programmatic and technical assistance support for the National Health Initiative on Violence including the National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence (HRC) and Health …
In the United States, over the course of their …
There are many ways to structure teen dating violence prevention programming, but our experience and research have shown us that four key elements prove especially crucial to ensuring the success of prevention efforts; engaging those who influence middle schoolers; educating …
Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation, a project of Futures Without Violence, and Alianza Nacional de Campesinas developed a new resource on intimate partner violence, health care access, and prevention. The safety card, You’re Not Alone: HEALTH, HEALING, AND …
Centering the voices and experiences of survivors is foundational to the work of preventing and healing from violence. In our effort to be led by survivors and value their lived experience as expertise, the National Health Resource Center on Domestic …
Without intervention, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can create long-term physical, mental, and behavioral risks.
The good news is, healthcare providers have a unique opportunity to prevent and respond to ACEs in clinical settings, using evidence-based tools and trauma-informed strategies that …
Camila Sanchez Tejada is the Program Assistant for Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation at Futures Without Violence. Camila earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from San Francisco State University (SFSU). During her last semester …
“As a trans woman of color, I feel that Trans …
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, to raise awareness and focus on prevention of sexual assault. According to the CDC, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experienced sexual violence involving physical contact during their lifetimes.[1] Sexual …
Teen dating violence can happen to anyone, from the straight …
Human trafficking affects nearly 27.6 million people worldwide, including …
Aging with Respect is an intervention addressing elder abuse, neglect …
Title: New Funding Announcement Q&A: Project Catalyst Phase III
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Time: 10:00-11:00am PT/11:00-12:00pm MT/12:00-1:00pm CT/1:00-2:00pm ET.
Webinar Description: Futures Without Violence (FUTURES) is soliciting applications for Phase III of Project Catalyst focused on fostering leadership and …
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An estimated 21 million people are trafficked globally at any …
Title: New Funding Announcement Q+A: Project Catalyst Phase II
Date: Thursday, October 18th, 2018
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm PT/12:00pm-1:00 MT/1:00pm-2:00 CT/2:00pm-3:00 ET.
Webinar Description: Futures Without Violence (FUTURES) is soliciting applications for Phase II of a project focused on fostering intimate partner …
As a Director at Futures Without Violence, Anna leads the HRSA-funded NTTAP, Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation with a focus on community health centers. Working across public health and health delivery systems …
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 …
