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Prioritizing School Safety: A New Curriculum for Colleges and Universities to Address Sexual Assault

The White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault spurs a new resource on campus public safety and trauma-informed practices.
August 12, 2016 at 10:33 AM ET by Carrie Bettinger-Lopez

The United State of Women: Mobilizing to End Violence Against Women (and More)

The White House Council on Women and Girls and Vice President Joe Biden Highlight Importance of Ending Violence Against Women at United State of Women Summit.
July 29, 2016 at 10:05 AM ET by Carrie Bettinger-Lopez, Jaimie Woo

The Sexual Assault Kit Initiative: An Important Step Toward Ending the Rape Kit Backlog

Earlier this month, the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Assistance announced the release of the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) grant solicitation.
March 15, 2016 at 2:34 PM ET by Carrie Bettinger-Lopez

Two Years Later: Assessing Campus Climate Remains a Key Part of Changing Campus Culture

Two years ago, the White House established the Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault. Here's what's happened since then.
January 28, 2016 at 7:10 PM ET by Carrie Bettinger-Lopez, Caira Woods

Read the Vice President's Human Rights Day Statement on Gender Violence:

Ending the scourge of violence against women around the world has been the Vice President's life's work. He released the following statement on Human Rights Day.
December 16, 2015 at 5:32 PM ET by Carrie Bettinger-Lopez

Supporting Survivors Across the Lifespan: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 2015

Read about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and how the Vice President is working to increase elder justice and combat violence against all women.
June 15, 2015 at 5:44 PM ET by Carrie Bettinger-Lopez, Caroline Bettinger-López

“Don’t Look to Your Left, Don’t Look to Your Right -- It’s on You.”

Vice President Biden attends a rally held at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) to address the travesty of sexual violence on our nation’s college and university campuses.
April 29, 2015 at 4:00 PM ET by Carrie Bettinger-Lopez, Dr. Tiffany McNair

Marking the First Anniversary of the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault

The White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault releases a sample memorandum of understanding (MOU), created to improve communication and coordination between campuses and local law enforcement.
January 26, 2015 at 4:47 PM ET by Tina Tchen

Improving the Fight Against Intersecting Epidemics: An Update on Federal Efforts to Address HIV/AIDS and Intimate Partner Violence Among Women and Girls

In 2013, the Interagency Federal Working Group released a report titled "Addressing the Intersection of HIV/AIDS, Violence against Women and Girls, and Gender–Related Health Disparities." We are proud to announce two major accomplishments stemming from this report.
October 10, 2014 at 9:47 AM ET by Dr. Maggie Czarnogorski and Dr. Tiffany McNair

Supreme Court Decision in U.S. v. Castleman Will Save Women's Lives

In United States v. Castleman, the Court recognized that domestic violence is a unique kind of crime that doesn’t always fit everyone’s idea of what’s “violent.”
March 28, 2014 at 2:23 PM ET by Lynn Rosenthal

Ending Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in the United States

Business leaders and advocates gather at the White House to discuss building public-private partnerships aimed at helping end domestic violence and sexual assault in the United States.
March 20, 2014 at 2:17 PM ET by Lynn Rosenthal

New Chicago Shelter Will Help Victims of Domestic Violence Rebuild Their Lives in Safety

Vice President Biden delivers remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for Chicago’s first new domestic violence shelter in over a decade
November 26, 2013 at 5:14 PM ET by Lynn Rosenthal

Supporting Workplaces in Providing an Effective Response to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking

The Department of Justice announces its new policy on addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in the workplace.
November 20, 2013 at 7:22 PM ET by Bea Hanson

Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Survivors Can’t Afford to Wait

Domestic Violence Awareness Month has come to a close, but I want to make sure immigrant survivors are not forgotten by shedding light on the important ways in which sensible immigration reform that has already passed the Senate will protect victims and hold abusers accountable.
November 5, 2013 at 1:10 PM ET by Lynn Rosenthal

Vice President Biden Visits the National Domestic Violence Hotline

Vice President Biden created the National Domestic Violence Hotline in the Violence Against Women Act in 1994 (VAWA) and has long championed the cause of ending domestic violence.
October 31, 2013 at 5:12 PM ET by Lynn Rosenthal

Ending Violence Against Women: 19 Years of Progress

Today marks the 19th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The initial VAWA legislation focused on changing law enforcement practices, improving the criminal justice system, and increasing access to shelters and services for victims. VAWA strengthened the federal criminal code, creating interstate crimes of domestic violence and doubling penalties for repeat sex offenders.
September 13, 2013 at 1:32 PM ET by Lynn Rosenthal

Addressing the Intersection of HIV/AIDS, Violence against Women and Girls, and Gender-Related Health Disparities

A report from the President’s Working Group on the Intersection of HIV/AIDS, Violence against Women and Girls, and Gender-Related Health Disparities charts a path forward to improve collaboration among agencies by leveraging federal resources in support of the health and wellbeing of women and girls, particularly those living with or at high-risk for HIV/AIDS and violence
September 6, 2013 at 3:15 PM ET by Dr. Grant Colfax and Lynn Rosenthal

Engaging Men to Say NO MORE to Violence Against Women and Girls

Men across the country united to say NO MORE to violence against women and girls by engaging in online trainings, workshops, and community dialogues
June 21, 2013 at 3:42 PM ET by Lynn Rosenthal

Recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and Americans are urged to support survivors to continue the progress towards addressing sexual assault.
April 8, 2013 at 11:26 AM ET by Lynn Rosenthal

Taking Action to Prevent Domestic Violence Homicide

Screening victims for risk factors at crime scenes, in hospital emergency rooms, and in court and linking those most at risk with immediate crisis intervention services can help prevent the most dangerous cases of domestic violence.
March 14, 2013 at 11:30 AM ET by Lynn Rosenthal

Communities Around the Country Mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month

From its humble origins in 1981 as a Day of Unity, October -- Domestic Violence Awareness Month -- has become a time to celebrate survivors, congratulate advocates, empower victims, and mourn the deaths of those lost to domestic violence.
October 1, 2012 at 5:49 PM ET by Lynn Rosenthal

18th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act

Through programs funded by this groundbreaking legislation, police officers and prosecutors are now trained to understand the needs of victims, specialized law enforcement units investigate these crimes, and transitional housing programs help victims rebuild their lives. As a result, annual rates of domestic violence have dropped by more than 60 percent since the passage of the Act, but more work remains to be done.
September 17, 2012 at 2:18 PM ET by Lynn Rosenthal

Men Stand Up to Stop Rape

The advocacy organization Men Can Stop Rape addresses violence against women by promoting healthy, nonviolent masculinity and proactive solutions that engage men as allies and inspire them to feel motivated and capable of ending men’s violence against women.
August 30, 2012 at 12:00 PM ET by Grace O'Malley

The Red Flag Campaign on Campus

The Red Flag Campaign is a public awareness initiative designed to prevent dating violence by teaming up with colleges and universities across America. Established in 2005 by the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, the campaign has since spread to more than 100 campuses in 27 states.
August 29, 2012 at 12:00 PM ET by Grace O'Malley

Advocates and Athletes Join the Vice President for the Launch of the 1 is 2 Many PSA

Young athletes and advocates in the fight to end dating violence share their reactions to the Vice President's PSA and what it means to them speak out on the issue.
August 22, 2012 at 11:36 AM ET by Grace O’Malley, Emily Rock

1 is 2 Many Launches Dating Violence Public Service Announcement

Vice President Joe Biden's initiative to prevent violence and abuse against women introduces a new public service announcement to help young men hear from other men they respect that violence is wrong and that men must help end it by speaking out.
June 21, 2012 at 12:00 PM ET by Cynthia Hogan

National Dating Abuse Helpline Uses Latest Technology to Provide 24/7 Assistance

The National Dating Abuse Helpline is now available by phone, text and online chat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, allowing teens and young adults to reach out for help in the way they feel most comfortable.
June 18, 2012 at 1:15 PM ET by Emily Rock

Strengthening the Violence Against Women Act

By supporting the Leahy-Crapo bill, Congress can give tribes authority to hold offenders accountable for their crimes against Native American women, regardless of race.
April 25, 2012 at 8:53 AM ET by Lynn Rosenthal

Combating Sexual Assault in the United States Military

One in five women report having been raped in their lifetimes, and many experience ongoing physical and emotional trauma related to this crime. Women and men who step forward to serve our country must be protected from this devastating crime, and offenders must be held appropriately accountable.
April 23, 2012 at 6:22 PM ET by Lynn Rosenthal

By the Numbers: 1 in 3

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 3 women in the United States have experienced rape, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner at some time in their lives.
April 18, 2012 at 4:39 PM ET by Megan Slack