Office on Women's Health Blog
Violence Against Women
Communities Can Help Prevent Dating and Sexual Violence
The Community Preventive Services Task Force recently released a recommendation for interventions that aim to prevent or reduce dating and sexual violence among youth.
Creating a Culture of Consent on Your Campus
College is an important time for personal discovery and navigating the world of sexuality. But with the excitement, it’s crucial to get educated about sexual assault and consent.
Healthy Me, Healthy We: Preventing Dating Violence
Alesha Istvan
We need to focus on dating violence prevention. We need to infuse our world with positive, affirming messages and reduce the negative messages that young people hear every day.
The Link: Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse
Understanding the connection between animal abuse and domestic violence can help survivors in a very real, immediate way.
Sometimes abuse is disguised as or confused with love. But it’s not. No one has the right to hurt you, control you, or make you feel afraid.
Intimate Partner Violence: A Community Response Model
Jodi Schipp, Katie Augustin, Domestic Abuse Project
At your last doctor’s visit, did anyone ask if you were safe at home? It’s important to know why you are being asked about your intimate relationships …
Sexual Assault on Campus: What We Can Do
One in five undergraduate women is sexually assaulted during college. When I think about that number, I want to change it so everyone is safe.
Talking to Your Kids About Sexual Assault
To teens, young love can feel all-encompassing. Here are my five tips for talking with your kids about building healthy relationships.
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Sexual Assault Can Happen in Relationships, Too
FUTURES Without Violence, La Clinica del Pueblo
We often equate relationships with consent — leading to the misconception that sexual abuse cannot happen in marriages. This is far from the truth.
