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Why They Weren't Believed

Explore why sexual assault survivors are often not believed, including the role of celebrity culture, victim-blaming, and social bias. Learn how public perception impacts survivors and why listening to and believing their stories is essential for justice and healing.

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Meet Beverly Gooden, The Woman Behind #WhyIStayed

Domestic violence survivor Beverly Gooden shares the story behind the viral #WhyIStayed movement, challenging victim-blaming and revealing the complex reasons survivors remain in abusive relationships. A powerful call for empathy, understanding, and support.

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Abusive Relationships Can Affect Your Long-Term Health

Learn how abusive relationships can impact long-term health, including chronic illness, stress-related conditions, and mental health effects. Discover research insights, survivor risks, and how seeking help and medical support can improve safety and recovery.

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Sexual Violence Activism Comes to Five Alabama Colleges

Discover how five Alabama colleges use NO MORE to mobilise students against sexual violence, featuring pins, posters, events, and innovative awareness efforts across campuses.

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The NFL's Troy Vincent on Football's New Mission

Inspired by his mother's experience as a domestic violence survivor, Troy Vincent joined the NFL Players Say NO MORE campaign to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence and encourage men to become part of the solution.

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The Daughter She Lost to Domestic Violence

After losing her daughter Dometria to domestic violence, Laura Alegria shares her family’s story of abuse, loss, and resilience. Her powerful account highlights warning signs of intimate partner violence and the importance of speaking up, seeking help, and supporting survivors.

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Te Invito

Te Invito is a national campaign that engages Latino men and boys in preventing domestic violence. Explore free educational resources, customizable awareness materials, and tools designed to promote healthy relationships and inspire positive community action.

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What to Know About California’s New Yes Means Yes Law, From a Woman Who Helped Write It

California’s Yes Means Yes law transformed how colleges address sexual violence by establishing affirmative consent standards, strengthening survivor support, expanding prevention programs, and promoting campus accountability. Learn more about what it is and who wrote it.

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Domestic Violence Through a Child’s Eyes

Explore a powerful survivor story of domestic violence through a child’s eyes and its lasting emotional impact. Learn how childhood exposure to violence shapes trauma, identity, and healing, and discover resources for children and families affected by abuse.

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What You Can Do to Help End Domestic and Sexual Violence

Demand for domestic and sexual violence services has surged. NO MORE encourages support for organizations providing critical resources, survivor services, education, and prevention programs to help those affected by abuse.

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How to Talk to Kids About the NFL Controversy

Amid the NFL domestic violence controversy, parents, educators, and advocates share how they use these headlines to teach children about respect, healthy relationships, accountability, and why violence is never acceptable—on or off the field.

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Webinar: Bringing NO MORE to Your School

Learn how to bring NO MORE to your school with this free webinar featuring student leaders and advocates. Explore practical tools, campus resources, awareness strategies, and action guides to help prevent domestic violence and sexual assault in your community.

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The Sports Community: One Key to Ending Domestic and Sexual Violence

NO MORE explores how the sports community can help end domestic and sexual violence. Highlighting partnerships with the NFL and leading advocacy organizations, the article calls for education, accountability, and collective action to drive lasting cultural change.

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Oscar Pistorius: Experts Weigh In

Explore expert insights on the Oscar Pistorius case and its connection to domestic violence dynamics. Learn how power, control, victim-blaming, and public perception shape understanding of intimate partner violence in high-profile criminal cases.

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Striving for Change at James Madison University

James Madison University highlights its commitment to preventing sexual assault through education, campus support services, community partnerships, and student engagement. Learn how JMU is working to create a safer campus while promoting awareness, accountability, and meaningful change.

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Ending a Friendship With a Rapist

Explore the difficult reality of ending a friendship with someone accused of rape, including survivor support, belief, accountability, and rape culture. Learn how friends can respond, navigate loyalty conflicts, and prioritize safety and respect for survivors.

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What JMU's Sarah Butters Wants Other Women to Know about "Expulsion After Graduation"

It was an unfathomably lenient decision: In June, Virginia’s James Madison University punished three Sigma Chi fraternity members for

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This Mom Was Shot By Her Husband - And Survived

After surviving a shooting by her abusive husband, Kate Ranta shares her story of domestic violence, coercive control, and recovery. Her experience highlights the warning signs of abuse, the dangers victims face when leaving, and the importance of trusting instincts and seeking support.

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Jada Is More Than A Survivor

Sixteen-year-old Jada endured two assaults. The Houston teenager was allegedly drugged and raped at a party last month.

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Meet the Men Who Are Redefining Manhood

The Ten Men project brings together Rhode Island men committed to ending domestic violence. From fathers and professionals to survivors, they raise awareness, challenge harmful norms, inspire men to become part of the solution by rejecting violence and building safer communities.