There is a significant correlation between domestic/intimate partner violence and violence against animals (often referred to as “the link”). We also know that victims of domestic violence will often refuse to leave their abusers out of fear that their beloved pet would be harmed, and not having a safe place that will shelter them both. One study found that at least 87% of ...
Sexual assault cases can be some of the most difficult to prosecute. Even when the evidence is there, juries often make decisions based on stereotypes and implicit biases that have plagued our society for decades. This training focuses on Start by Believing, a public awareness campaign started by EVAWI, designed to improve the public response to sexual assault. The goal is to ...