TED Talks
TED: When you inform women, you transform lives | Paige Alexander
Access to information is the key to unlocking human rights for all, says equality champion Paige Alexander. From educating female entrepreneurs on how to launch life-sustaining businesses to murals, billboards and other creative ways of...
PBS
Childhood Trauma Impacts Millions Of Americans, And It's Having Devastating Consequences
Childhood trauma impacts millions of Americans, and its consequences can be
devastating. Those experiencing high levels of trauma can see dramatically
lower life expectancies, and the CDC estimates it accounts for billions of
dollars...
TED Talks
The shadow pandemic of domestic violence during COVID-19 | Kemi DaSilva-Ibru
Mandatory lockdowns, quarantines and shelter-in-place orders meant to contain COVID-19 have created a shadow pandemic of domestic abuse, says physician Kemi DaSilva-Ibru. Sharing alarming statistics on the rise of gender-based violence...
TED Talks
TED: Violence against women -- it's a men's issue | Jackson Katz
Domestic violence and sexual abuse are often called "women's issues." But in this bold, blunt talk, Jackson Katz points out that these are intrinsically men's issues -- and shows how these violent behaviors are tied to definitions of...
TED Talks
Esta Soler: How we turned the tide on domestic violence (Hint: the Polaroid helped)
When Esta Soler lobbied for a bill outlawing domestic violence in 1984, one politician called it the "Take the Fun Out of Marriage Act." "If only I had Twitter then," she mused. In this sweeping, optimistic talk, Soler charts 30 years of...
TED Talks
TED: Why domestic violence victims don't leave | Leslie Morgan Steiner
Leslie Morgan Steiner was in "crazy love" -- that is, madly in love with a man who routinely abused her and threatened her life. Steiner tells the story of her relationship, correcting misconceptions many people hold about victims of...
Wonderscape
Causes of Homelessness
This video explores the complex factors contributing to homelessness in the U.S., including the lack of affordable housing, mental health challenges, and systemic issues like the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill. Learn how...
Great Big Story
Lina Khalifeh empowers women through SheFighter
Meet Lina Khalifeh, founder of SheFighter, the Middle East's first self-defense studio for women.
Hip Hughes History
Article IV for Dummies: Full Faith and Credit Explained
Article IV of the US Constitution explained including the Full Faith and Credit Clause, the Privileges and Immunities Clause and the admission of new states. The Constitution for Dummies series continues with an explanation of all four...
Curated Video
Victoria Woodhull: Fighting for Women's Rights
At a time when women were expected to know their place, activist and businessperson Victoria Woodhull blazed a trail as a fierce advocate for women's suffrage and empowerment.
Healthcare Triage
Traffic is Terrible and Terrible for You
Commuting is one of the least pleasant things we do. But it’s not just an annoying time waster — there’s a case that it’s a public health issue.
Global Health with Greg Martin
Gender-Based Violence and Violence Against Women - a public health issue
In this video, we look at gender-based violence (and violence against women, including domestic violence and rape) and take a look at what we as individuals and as a society can do to address the problem. Things like promoting gender...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Gender Based Violence
This episode is about gender-based violence with focus on violence against women. Along with some alarming facts and figures pertaining to violence against women, its effect on health and economy. This episode also sheds light on various...
Curated Video
President Biden marks 30 years since Violence Against Women Act became law
This week marks 30 years since the landmark Violence Against Women Act was signed into law. Over $4 billion in taxpayer dollars has been administered to communities since it became law. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Scripps News speaks with domestic abuse survivor Kate Ranta on Supreme Court gun ruling
Scripps News speaks with Kate Ranta, a survivor of domestic abuse whose experience was one of the dozens filed with the court as briefs in support of continued gun restrictions. (Scripps News)
Getty Images
Woman on the verge of tears by a window
A woman stands by a window fighting back her tears.