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History of the Domestic Violence Movement

 

Linked through VawNet, this interactive timeline shows the history of the DV Movement. “This timeline documents key historical events known to significantly impact or advance the goal of intimate partner violence prevention in the United States, noting intersections with sister social justice movements. The information is complied from several timelines and listings of prevention milestones.”

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