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This is a Practice Guide intended to assist attorneys and domestic violence victim advocates in their representation and work with battered respondents in cases under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. The purpose of this Guide is to address Hague Convention cases involving allegations of domestic violence. Specifically, it focuses on petitions filed in the United States for the return of a child located in the United States, in which the respondent (the “taking” or “abducting” parent) alleges abuse by the petitioner (the left-behind parent). To request a copy of the full Guide, please visit our website at haguedv.org.

This resource is developed in response to questions from the field about the privacy and safety risks related to technology for people experiencing reproductive coercion in the context of abuse. The resource defines the term reproductive coercion, describes the intersection with technology, and then suggests tips and further resources related to locational information, communications technology, and health information.

This infographic goes over the differences between research and program assessment and examples of each.

Scoring tools were created for each organization type. These scoring tools were designed to assist organizations to easily collect, organize, and interpret the data collected for each indicator.

The loveisrespect National Youth Advisory Board created Respect Week as a special way for young people to raise awareness during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (Teen DV Month) in February. This year, our theme for Teen DV Month is “Setting Boundaries,” and you can get more information on setting healthy boundaries at loveisrespect.org. We created this guide to inspire students and youth leaders around the country to actively and creatively promote messages about dating violence and healthy relationships in their own communities.

Respect Week is a special way for young people to raise awareness about healthy relationships and dating abuse during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (Teen DV Month) in February. The Hotline created this guide to inspire students and youth leaders around the country to actively and creatively promote messages about dating violence and healthy relationships.

You may have noticed some recent changes in a coworker’s behavior or other concerning signs that have you worried for their safety and well-being. How you approach someone who you suspect may be experiencing a crisis, particularly if related to domestic violence, sexual assault or harassment, or stalking, has a significant influence on whether that individual will feel safe enough to share their situation with you and seek support. Starting the conversation can be a difficult first step. Here are a few basic tips to follow to create a space in which you can reach out to help your coworker.

A guide for victim and survivor advocates on how to respond to someone experiencing stalking, including safety planning, protection orders, and case scenarios.

A guide (in Spanish) for victim and survivor advocates on how to respond to someone experiencing stalking, including safety planning, protection orders, and case scenarios.

A guide for corrections and probation officers on how to respond to stalking, including screening and supervising offenders, supporting victims, and collaborating with other agencies to create a Coordinated Community Response (CCR).