Spotlight / Winter 2025-26
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month / December
Impaired driving includes driving under the influence of THC, which has been linked to a high percentage of fatal car crashes.
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National Stalking Awareness Month / January
This CDC Stalking Data Brief provides includes statistics on prevalence and tactics experienced by victims. Data is from the 2023/24 NISVS study.
The newest infographic from SPARC highlights key information, statistics, and the negative impacts stalking has on employees and work environments.
Human Trafficking Prevention Month / January
The National Human Trafficking Hotline publishes statistics on the contacts they receive, including the types of sex and labor trafficking cases reported.
How do minor victims of sex trafficking perceive trauma-informed care in healthcare settings? This study interviewed survivors about their experiences.
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month / February
In an examination of a program to teach healthy relationship skills and prevent adolescent relationship abuse, researchers found that participating students were less likely to be depressed 5 years later.
A scoping review sought to identify existing research on law and policy for TDV prevention and intervention. Authors provide critical findings (Table 3) and recommendations (Table 4).
African American History Month / February
A study of victim compensation in 18 states found that families of Black homicide victims file more claims than any other group but have lower approval rates than families of White victims.
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