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NNEDV Praises President's Choice for Violence Against Women Advisor
NNEDV's Former Executive Director Named to White House Post
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) today applauded President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden for naming Lynn Rosenthal as White House Advisor on Violence Against Women. A champion in the movement against domestic and sexual violence for three decades, Rosenthal led NNEDV from 2000 to 2006.
New National Poll Reveals Economic Abuse Defined Differently on Main Street than Wall Street
While 70 percent of Americans know people who are or have been victims of domestic violence, nearly the same percentage of Americans fail to see a connection between domestic violence and "economic abuse," according to a new national poll released by The Allstate Foundation.
Verizon Volunteers Deliver Household Necessities to Domestic Violence Shelters
More than 1,200 Verizon volunteers across the country took part in a 14-day Shower for the Shelter campaign to collect needed clothing, personal items and household supplies to support shelters that serve survivors of domestic violence. More than $450,000 worth of items were collected, a record-high amount that surpassed last year's total by approximately 10 percent. The Verizon Foundation partnered with NNEDV to organize the annual drive. Read more...
NNEDV Responds to President's Budget Proposal
NNEDV today welcomed President Barack Obama's proposed budget and urged Congress to fully fund domestic violence programs. "During difficult economic times, funding for domestic violence programs is more critical than ever because the economy is exacerbating domestic abuse," said Sue Else, NNEDV president. "The demand for domestic violence services is increasing, and urgent action needs to be taken."
NNEDV Praises Sebelius' Swearing-In
NNEDV today applauded the swearing-in of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. The swearing-in and the U.S. Senate's 65-31 confirmation vote are victories for domestic violence victims and advocates across the country.
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