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title: The Importance of Language Justice in Sexual and Domestic Violence Services
date: 2021-10-05T03:00:00-04:00
author: OBOS Admin
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# The Importance of Language Justice in Sexual and Domestic Violence Services

Two representatives from Jane Doe, Inc—a Massachusetts-based coalition focusing on sexual and intimate partner violence—speak with the National Sexual Violence Resource Center about making sexual and intimate partner violence resources accessible to all, and how using accessible language is an issue of disability justice.

> As we set out on our journey to identify and remove barriers and to advance access, equity, and justice for advocates as well as survivors, we have found ourselves asking which one is right or wrong, which one do we aspire to practice, and which one should our organization be focused on? Along the way, we have come to understand that these concepts are not linear nor independent of one another. We hope that sharing our experiences will aid in your own journey.

[Read the full article ](https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/language-and-health-equity-lessons-access-and-justice-field/Jane-Doe-Inc)

SOURCE: National Sexual Violence Resource Center • AUTHOR: Diana Mancera, Ariel Valdes • LAST UPDATED: October 5, 2021

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- [ communities of color & experiences of violence](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/communities-of-color-experiences-of-violence)
- [disability](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/disability)
- [intimate partner violence](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/intimate-partner-violence)
- [sexual violence](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/sexual-violence)
- [domestic violence](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/domestic-violence)
- [ableism](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/ableism)

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## An Overview of Reproductive Coercion as Intimate Partner Violence

This article focuses on the experiences of teenagers, identifying different forms of reproductive coercion and their role in intimate partner violence.

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This article focuses on the experiences of teenagers, identifying different forms of reproductive coercion and their role in intimate partner violence.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/an-overview-of-reproductive-coercion-as-intimate-partner-violence)

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## How Past Sexual Abuse or Violence Affects Relationships

How does experiencing violence or sexual abuse affect our intimate relationships? The conversation below is excerpted from an online discussion on relationships, identity, and sexuality.

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How does experiencing violence or sexual abuse affect our intimate relationships? The conversation below is excerpted from an online discussion on relationships, identity, and sexuality.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/conversations-how-past-sexual-abuse-or-violence-affects-relationships)

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## Exploring Neurodiversity through an Intersectional Lens

How does neurodiversity intersect with race, gender, sexuality and other identities, especially in the workplace?

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How does neurodiversity intersect with race, gender, sexuality and other identities, especially in the workplace?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/exploring-neurodiversity-through-an-intersectional-lens)