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NNEDV alarmed over House passage of harmful bill
National News
May 09, 2012
NNEDV issued the following statement today in response to the House Judiciary Committee passing HR 4970, a dangerous and ill-focused Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization introduced by Representative Sandy Adams (R-24-FL):
"We are shocked that this bill includes provisions that roll back protections for victims and significantly weakens the Violence Against Women Act," said Sue Else, NNEDV's president.
Click "Read more..." below to read the full statement.
Senate passes Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
National News
April 26, 2012
NNEDV applauds Senate passage of the landmark Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)!
April 2012 Financial Literacy Webinars
Economic Justice Project
March 21, 2012
In April 2012, NNEDV's Economic Justice Project is hosting a Financial Literacy Month Webinar Series, Moving Ahead Through Financial Literacy Curriculum Modules 1-5 covering financial abuse and safety, budgeting, credit, loans, and planning for the future. To learn more and sign up for any of the 5 webinars
What's New on WomensLaw.org?
WomensLaw Project
March 18, 2012
New Winter/Spring 2012 updates on the website:
- A revised VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) immigration section with detailed information on self-petitions, battered spouse waivers and cancelation of removal. Also in Spanish.
- Read updated information on U Visas, also in Spanish.
- In response to WomensLaw.org Email Hotline requests, we've added this question: Can common-law marriages and same-sex marriages can qualify someone for a VAWA self-petition?
Custody in Maryland
WomensLaw Project
March 15, 2012
Custody laws are often complicated and cases can take a long time to go through the court process. We recently expanded and improved the Custody in Marlyand information on the website. Read more on WomensLaw.org about who can get custody, starting the custody process and where to find additional help.
NNEDV hosts advocates from all over the world
National News
February 27, 2012
The 2nd World Conference of Women’s Shelters, which is being held from February 27 – March 1, is hosted by the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) along with the Global Network of Women’s Shelters. The Conferences unites global activists to share their most effective solutions, helping to leverage resources and uncover vital, new ways to address violence against women in communities globally.
Global audience attends Technology Institute on Violence Against Women in the Digital Age
Safety Net Project
February 27, 2012
As part of the 2nd World Conference of Women's Shelters, NNEDV's Safety Net Project hosted a full day Institute on Technology: Violence Against Women in the Digital Age. Presenters illustrated ways that women's shelters and victims can use technology more safely and effectively. Participants...
Soma Intimates Announces Partnership with NNEDV
NNEDV News
January 13, 2012
Soma Intimates, the ultimate destination for beautiful lingerie, loungewear and beauty announces the latest installment of its "Giving is Beautiful" bra donation campaign, a nationwide charitable initiative to collect bras for women in need.
