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At ICADV, we often talk about the importance of safe, stable and nurturing environments in creating healthy and connected communities where violence isn’t seen as an easy or appropriate choice. A [...]

Survivors of domestic violence in Indiana have repeatedly told us that a lack of access to safe and affordable housing is their primary barrier to finding safety and independence after an abusive [...]

Background: What is Title IX? Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 is a federal law that states: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from [...]

We at ICADV want to provide public recognition for the individuals working on the front lines of two crises at once: the advocates and staff in our state’s DV programs. The ongoing pandemic has [...]

As we remain in our houses to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we are reminded that “home” is not a safe place for some of our neighbors.  Many families are experiencing significant stressors like [...]

The McKinney Vento Act is a Federal law that specifically addresses the educational needs of children who are temporarily homeless. Children in domestic violence program shelters and transitional [...]

by ICADV Law Enforcement Training Consultant Dottie Davis Trigger Warning: This guest blog provides guidance to members of dispatch and law enforcement as they respond to the probable increase in [...]

Traveling back into history, Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968; he signed a provision which is now known as the Fair Housing Act.  The Fair Housing Act, as amended, prohibits [...]

As government, businesses, and families further adjust to the pandemic, Indiana courts remain committed to essential operations through proper social distancing. In support of the State of [...]

These are uncertain times to be sure, and we are trying to do everything in our power to keep everyone healthy and safe. In response to the recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control [...]