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How Domestic Violence / Abuse / Gender-Based Violence (GBV) could be different



Women could be trapped traveling to Islamic / Sharia law countries with male relatives / spouses

Family courts / divorce courts could be corrupt

Marginalized groups could access community paralegals / volunteers to protect rights

An online AI chatbot could help people facing domestic violence

Teddy bears / stuffed animals could be in ambulances / police cars

Restraining orders could be stronger / have consequences / psych evaluations

The statute of limitations could be extended to file civil suits against abusers

People could have access to a potential partner's history of abuse

Dating partners / boyfriends could also be considered in domestic violence laws

First loves / relationships could have lasting psychological effects

Traumatic brain injuries could be a factor / responded to in domestic violence

Beauty professionals could be trained to recognize / respond to signs of domestic violence

Victims of domestic violence, stalking, and/or harassment could have confidential addresses

Violent suspects / repeat offenders could not be released easily from jail

A hand signal or asking for "Angela" could signal for help

"Parents' Evening" meetings could be held in communities

Police training / response to gender-based violence could improve

One stop centers for gender-based violence could be available

Women could learn to drive / have greater mobility

Domestic abuse survivors could access permanent housing more easily / faster

The legal definition of domestic abuse could expand

Divorce could be quicker / easier in cases of domestic abuse

Domestic abusers could lose guns

Violence could be disrupted by a civic justice / conflict resolution model

Domestic abusers could access therapy / a help hotline

Prisons and domestic violence / homeless shelters could have pets from animal shelters

The criminal justice system / self-defense could change for survivors of abuse

Violence could be interrupted at hospitals

Restorative justice could be used to help both perpetrators and victims

Psychiatrists, addiction counselors, and/or licensed social workers could work with police

CTE could be addressed, prevented, and treated in different sports and the military

Smartphones could be configured for emergencies

The 911 system could be fixed, updated, and enable texting / video

Healthy relationship skills / sex education could be taught in high school / college

Empowerment training courses could decrease rape

Sexual misconduct could be reported online anonymously

Cash stipends could be given directly to the poor

Citizens could receive a basic / guaranteed income (with restrictions or on a EBT card)