End Violence Against Women International

Training and resources to support survivors, hold offenders accountable, and end gender-based violence.

[Denver DA's Office @DenverDAsOffice]

DA Walsh joined DPD Chief Ron Thomas and many community partners at this morning's event marking Start by Believing Day -- a day to assure sexual assault survivors that we believe them and will do everything in our power to provide justice in their cases. @DenverPolice

[Northglenn PD PIO @NorthglennPDPIO]

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and today we recognize Start by Believing Day.

When someone finds the courage to share their story of sexual assault, how we respond matters. A simple “I believe you” can be the first step toward healing. Listening without judgment, offering support and taking disclosures seriously helps survivors feel seen, heard and supported.

At the Northglenn Police Department, we are committed to approaching every report with compassion, professionalism and respect. Our officers and Victim Services Unit work to ensure survivors are supported throughout the process and connected with the resources they need.

You can also take the pledge to “Start by Believing” by visiting our website:
https://t.co/Bn8EubxvoM If someone trusts you with their story, #startbybelieving.

[MrBallen Foundation @MrBallenFnd]

Every survivor deserves to be heard, believed, and supported.

That is the heart behind Start by Believing Day, a global campaign led by EVAWI to change how we respond to survivors of sexual assault. It begins with a simple but powerful idea: when someone shares their story, we start by believing them.

Too often, survivors are met with doubt or silence. But belief is where healing begins. It creates space for truth, for support, and for the possibility of justice.

We believe in advocates who are working every day to ensure survivors are met with compassion, dignity, and care. Because how we respond matters.

Start by believing.

When you give to the MrBallen Foundation, every dollar goes directly to Partners like this.

Become part of our story. Visit https://t.co/6OKWKz9r5V

#StartByBelievingDay #EVAWI #HonorGrant #MrBallenFoundation #HonoringVictims

[End Violence Against Women International @EVAWintl]

This week in Confronting Sexual Violence: We’re breaking down new research, sharing insight from law enforcement on sexual assault cases, and more.

Check it out on our Substack: https://t.co/JRi4vktLIB

#SexualAssault #Stalking #HumanTrafficking #Research

[End Violence Against Women International @EVAWintl]

2026 appropriations, SLC sees a 20.1% increase in reported rapes, and four Uber drivers are federally indicted.

The latest updates in news, policy, and paths to justice from January 21, 2026.

🔗https://t.co/ohboTpuGnN

[End Violence Against Women International @EVAWintl]

Do you know a lot about sexual assault, domestic violence, or a different form of interpersonal violence? If so, this webinar is for you!

Register now: https://t.co/ayK0ZNGWJO

[End Violence Against Women International @EVAWintl]

The civil lawsuit that took nearly 4 years, new funding for human trafficking, and updates on if the DOJ will absorb the OVW.

The latest updates in news, policy, and paths to justice from January 14, 2026.⬇️

https://t.co/fAIJF7cEGj

[End Violence Against Women International @EVAWintl]

This week in Confronting Sexual Violence: Violent crime rates go down across the country while domestic violence rates rise, 81 women join the Fort Hood lawsuit against former military doctor, and much more.

Read it on Substack: https://t.co/HkmT4BaOK3

[End Violence Against Women International @EVAWintl]

This week in Confronting Sexual Violence: Sexual victimization reported by inmates in the US rises, accountability questions grow over law enforcement sexual abuse and misconduct, and all the news updates from the week of December 10, 2025.

Read it:
https://t.co/DbwQ122zip

[End Violence Against Women International @EVAWintl]

This week in Confronting Sexual Violence: New data on the prevalence of gender-based violence was released by the WHO, the latest on major cases involving sexual violence, and more.

Get the entire news breakdown every Wednesday on our Substack: https://t.co/TzMlqA32Xp

[End Violence Against Women International @EVAWintl]

Time is running out to get the best deal on EVAWI26 conference tickets!!!⏰

Register before December 3 to save up to $125 on your registration:
https://t.co/GZvkNs6nYc

[End Violence Against Women International @EVAWintl]

Today, November 25, marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This year, the focus is on online abuse.

We have 4 new articles on our Substack focusing on safety in digital spaces!

Check them out at: https://t.co/UTa9YdbHrh

[End Violence Against Women International @EVAWintl]

This week in Confronting Sexual Violence, we break down the latest on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, share new updates to law enforcement guidelines in MA, and much more.

Read our newsletter on Substack: https://t.co/uKdAWfxz6M

[End Violence Against Women International @EVAWintl]

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill declined to file criminal charges against Tim Ballard, saying his office believed it lacked the evidence needed to charge Ballard of engaging in sexual assault or misconduct.

Article: https://t.co/TeQuvu2kfB

[End Violence Against Women International @EVAWintl]

Today, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein came together, ahead of the House vote, to courageously share their stories on Capitol Hill, demonstrating bravery and unity. These are just a few of the powerful moments captured today. We stand with all survivors.

#StartbyBelieving

[End Violence Against Women International @EVAWintl]

Thank you, forensic nurses. 💙

[End Violence Against Women International @EVAWintl]

In Wisconsin a bill is advancing that would allow victims to file charges up to 20 years after being sexually assaulted.

Article: https://t.co/cSy9OfQ8sZ

[End Violence Against Women International @EVAWintl]

🧵Confronting Sexual Violence weekly news breakdown → October 29, 2025: New UN Women report, Matt Stegner highlights the urgent need for a more standardized approach to sexual assault investigations, a closer look inside 'the Blade', and more.

[End Violence Against Women International @EVAWintl]

California has a new law providing expanded leave protections for victims of violence and their family members who are victims when they are seeking legal, medical, mental health, or safety planning services.

Article: https://t.co/1d0mQKISCo