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February is Teen DV Month
Raise awareness about abuse in teen and 20-something relationships and promote programs that prevent it during the month of February.
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Asset Building and IDAs
This new Special Collection for advocates working on and interested in Asset Building and IDAs, including how they specifically relate to survivors of domestic violence.
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NISVS
The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey 2010 Report was released on December 14, 2011. VAWnet’s page highlights all NISVS-related materials.
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Addressing the Gendered Dimensions of Harassment and Bullying
This NRCDV/NSVRC Critical Issue Brief offers strategies for advocates working to address gender-based violence and harassment in schools.
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Marital Rape Online Course
This 30 minute online learning tool is adapted from the Applied Research Paper, Marital Rape: New research and directions by Raquel Kennedy Bergen.
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Funding Alert
The latest Funding Alert - Volume 7, Issue 2: January 23, 2012 - includes government funding and research grants.
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Our resource library is home to thousands of materials on violence against women and related issues, with particular attention to its intersections with various forms of oppression.

Here you’ll find resources on domestic violence, sexual violence, funding, research, and international issues. You’ll also find news, announcements, and events related to the work of the movement and related fields of practice. From the comprehensive lists of resources found in Special Collections to the concise interpretations of current research in our peer-reviewed Applied Research Papers, VAWnet has a variety of formats and material types to offer. For tips on navigating or searching the library, see How to Use VAWnet.org.

VAWnet supports local, state, and national prevention and intervention strategies that enhance safety and well-being and address the self-identified needs and concerns of victims and survivors. To learn more, visit About VAWnet.

For more information or technical assistance, please contact us. We value your input!