Violence Against Children Around the World Has Reached New Extremes More than a billion children are exposed to violence each year. In Honduras, young people live in neighborhoods torn apart by gang violence. In India, girls are sold to cotton farmers as laborers. And in Mozambique, children are homeless as a result of devastating cyclones. …
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Since the start of the crisis, COVID-19 has generated countless headlines, with most focusing on public health challenges, the economic downturn, and efforts to encourage social distancing. A less talked about, but no less important topic, is how the pandemic threatens the safety and security of children. As schools and services shutter and as social …
COVID-19 has already had undeniable impacts on women, girls, and others around the world, including genderbased violence. In just the first few weeks of the crisis, communities globally – including in the United States – have witnessed an increase in gender-based violence (GBV) such as intimate partner violence while struggling with the loss of traditional …
Statement of Esta Soler, President and Founder, Futures Without Violence June 24, 2022 Contact: Lisa Lederer, 202/371-1997 Supreme Court Ruling in Dobbs Case Will Cause Real Harm to Those Facing Violence and Abuse, Undermine Work to Make Families, Communities Safer and Healthier “Today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization will …
July 28, 2022Real Talk About Children’s Exposure to Domestic Violence Lonna Davis the Director of the Children and Youth Team at Futures Without Violence Real Talk About Children’s Exposure to Domestic Violence In a recent campaign appearance, Ohio Senate Candidate JD Vance urged women to stay in violent marriages. His remarks are reckless and harmful. …
Child Care: An Essential Service and Domestic Violence Issues Child care is one of the biggest costs for families. Affordable and quality child care is an essential service that helps families keep their kids safe, and allows parents to pursue education and employment opportunities. Child care can also be an essential service for survivors of …
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Guidance and Recommendations to Address System Weaknesses: The COVID-19 pandemic impacted a lot of Americans, exposing vulnerabilities in our school, health, mental health, employment systems, among others. Many families have since struggled in the face of loss of loved ones, loss of economic stability, and for some, prolonged exposure to an abusive partner or to …
Futures Without Violence teamed up with UNICEF to develop and distribute a new International Coaching Boys Into Men Guide at the 2006 FIFA (Fèdèration Internationale de Football Association) World Cup in Germany. Informed by FUTURES’ highly successful Coaching Boys Into Men Playbook, this International Guide helps coaches find teachable moments during which they can talk …
A National Campaign by Committee For Children Our goal is to advance access to programs and services that build young people’s essential life skills as part of primary prevention and wellness promotion in a full continuum of support. What Are Life Skills? Life skills are personal and interpersonal skills that children first learn at home from …
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