Gender Based Violence in Asian and Pacific Islander communities
The United Nations defines gender-based violence as any act that “results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivations of liberty, whether occurring in...
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How to Spot a Signal for Help, and How to Respond Learn smart responses to help someone while ensuring their safety
domesticshelters.org – Oct 28, 2020 – By Allison Thomas Help is available for survivors of abuse, but it isn’t always easy (or even possible) to reach out when they need it the most. For example, calling a hotline...
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Join The MOVement Now!!
What if a group of men in the community were coming together to learn about, share ideas about, and do something about reducing violence in the community? Is that something you would be interested in learning more about? Join...
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When Men Murder Women Report: SC Ranked 5th in the Nation
SOUTH CAROLINA 52 females were murdered by males in South Carolina in 2017 The homicide rate among females murdered by males in South Carolina was 2.01 per 100,000 in 2017 Ranked 5th (tie) in the United States AGE For...
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Teenage Girls and Dating Violence: Why We Should Be Paying Attention
In Her Words by By Maya Salam ~ May 21, 2019 ~The New York Times A new study found that 90 percent of young people killed by an intimate partner from 2003 to 2016 were girls. It’s no secret that...
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