In Memoriam
Ellen Pence, our dear friend and colleague, passed away on January 6, 2012. Ellen’s tireless efforts toward ending violence against women and children has left an imprint so wide and deep that it can truly be said that the lives of women and families worldwide have been changed for the better because of her work. Continue reading...
New Stalking Resource!
The Stalking Resource Center is excited to announce a new training tool: The Use of Technology to Stalk Online Course! This self-paced, interactive online training is designed to increase the ability of criminal justice professionals and victim service providers to recognize how stalkers use technology and, ultimately, enhance their ability to work with victims of stalking.
February 2012
is nationally recognized as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAPM).
During the month, people around the nation participate in activities that promote education and awareness about teen dating abuse. Learn more...
Dating Violence Resource Love Is Not Abuse iPhone App
Launched in August 2011, the Love Is Not Abuse iPhone app is an educational resource for parents that demonstrates the dangers of digital dating abuse and provides much needed information on the growing problem of teen dating violence and abuse. Learn more...
New Legal Resource
The Battered Women's Justice Project was pleased to work with The Hague Convention and Domestic Violence Minnesota Task Force to prepare a bench guide for judges, attorneys, and domestic violence advoThe Battcates who are confronted with a Hague petition involving women and children fleeing domestic violence.
Collaborating for SafetyBWJP is pleased to announce that Collaborating for Safety: Coordinating the Military and Civilian Response to Domestic Violence - Elements and Tools is now available on the BWJP website.
This handbook provides an overview of the processes used in the implementation of the OVW funded Military/Civilian Coordinated Community Response Demonstration Project. The goal of this project was to create guidelines for coordinating the response of civilian and military agencies to domestic violence cases involving military personnel that enhance victim safety and autonomy, effectively hold perpetrators accountable for ending their violence, and provide safety and support to children exposed to violence in these families.
Click here to view the handbook. Click here to view our military related documents.
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promotes change within the civil and criminal justice systems to enhance their effectiveness in providing safety, security, and justice for battered women and their families. We offer training, technical assistance, and consultation on the most promising practices of the criminal and civil legal systems in addressing domestic violence.
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