In this first-ever National Plan to end GBV (May 2023), the Federal Government advances an unprecedented and comprehensive approach to preventing and addressing sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, and other forms of gender based violence.

The Journalist Playbook is by and for journalists and survivors who want to change the conversation. From survivor perspectives to real-world examples of good journalism, find the tools and sources you need to report on domestic violence.

In October 2025, BWJP and Centre for Public Impact co-hosted “Reimagining a Whole-of-Society Approach to Ending Gender-Based Violence: Strategies for Action” in Chicago. This report summarizes the powerful conversations that took place and lays out recommendations for moving forward.

El propósito de este plan comunitario es ofrecer a los programas de asalto sexual de California un marco para pensar en cómo podemos trabajar más eficazmente con los socios de la comunidad, tanto de manera tradicional como inovadora.

The purpose of this Community Blueprint is to offer California’s sexual assault programs a framework for thinking about how we can work most effectively with community partners in both traditional and inventive ways.

Enlace a la capacitación gratuita de Shear Haven, que consiste en un video de 20 minutos seguido de un breve cuestionario de tres preguntas. Aunque la capacitación está dirigida a profesionales de la industria de la belleza, este curso gratuito en línea puede enseñar a cualquier persona sobre las señales de abuso y cómo ayudar.

Link to Shear Haven's free training, consisting of a 20-minute video followed by a short three question quiz. While the training is geared toward beauty industry professionals, this free online course can teach anyone about the signs of abuse and how to help.

Outlines main themes and successful strategies for effectively reaching Latin@ communities during emergency situations.

This pull-out pocket guide for law enforcement is a quick reference from the Law Enforcement Officer’s Guide to Enforcing Protection Orders Nationwide. It provides responding officers with information on enforcing protection orders pursuant to full faith and credit provision of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), 18 U.S.C. § 2265.

Tips, references, and guidance for new domestic violence expert witnesses, especially those testifying from the perspective of the prosecution.

Toolkit offering strategies to center survivors charged with crimes within a community's response to domestic and sexual violence.

An eight step guide to how to prepare for virtual court including, technology, evidence, testimony, additional court dates, arguments, court orders, and tips.

Webinar presentation regarding using the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) to help enforce protection orders nationwide.

For practitioners working with criminalized survivors, it's helpful to be familiar with common reentry issues that people face when returning home from incarceration.

Step-by-step guide and overview of domestic violence-related federal firearm prohibitions for law enforcement.

The article promotes enhanced collaboration between Community Violence Intervention and anti-domestic violence efforts to improve family and community safety.

Toolkit for advocates to create brochures guiding survivors on the legal process of firearm removal in protection order cases.

Sample Firearm Survivor Information Template for editing: "What You Need to Know About Firearms and Your Safety"

Technology solutions to increase access to and enforcement of protection orders.

This checklist includes guidance for prosecutors on protection orders, the application of federal law, considerations, and coordinated community efforts.

This checklist includes guidance for law enforcement on protection orders, misdemeanor crimes, seizure and safe return of firearms, and more.

This checklist includes guidance for judges on protection orders, facilitating enforcement, misdemeanor crimes, surrender of firearms, and judicial notification.

This checklist includes guidance for advocates on facilitating the firearm discussion, removal during issuance of protection orders, enforcement, and transfer.

This guide informs law enforcement on how to enforce protection orders across the nation under the full faith and credit provision.

This guide provides suggestions on how to capture evidence that can be admitted in court from your devices, such as your cell phone, computer, or tablet.

This checklist includes guidance on facilitating the firearm discussion, firearm removal, enforcement of firearm prohibitions, and transfer/return of firearms.