NNEDV Projects
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NNEDV Projects
NNEDV has a range of projects that address the complex causes and far-reaching consequences of domestic violence. Through cross-sector collaborations at the state and national level, we’re changing the way our society deals with domestic violence.
NNEDV's current projects include:
Allstate Foundation Domestic Violence Program
This groundbreaking partnership between The Allstate Foundation and NNEDV works to address the pervasive and destructive barriers that domestic violence poses to the safety and security of women and their families. The program focuses on providing the knowledge and skills that will help victims of domestic violence achieve economic self-sufficiency. As part of this groundbreaking partnership, the Allstate Foundation and NNEDV provide direct support to survivors through the Education and Job Training Assistance Fund. Though the Fund, survivors recieve small grants to help them achieve their educational and job-related goals.
Amy’s Courage Fund
In 2007, NNEDV renamed its Direct Assistance Fund to Amy's Courage Fund in honor of Amy Lynne Latus and other victims who have tragically lost their lives due to domestic violence. Through this direct assistance fund, NNEDV offers emergency financial grants of up to $2,000 to domestic violence survivors and their children who are fleeing abusive homes. To date, NNEDV has provided more than $600,000 to help survivors start a life free of abuse.
Safety Net Project
NNEDV's National Safe & Strategic Technology Project (Safety Net) educates victims of domestic and sexual violence, their advocates, and the general public on strategic ways to use technology to help escape abusive relationships. Safety Net also trains police officers and prosecutors on how to identify and hold perpetrators accountable for misusing technology.
Training and Technical Assistance
NNEDV staff work with state domestic violence coalitions to assess programs' needs and help them develop appropriate training and technical assistance plans. NNEDV also provides affordable expert speakers and trainers for conferences, workshops and training institutes.
Transitional Housing
NNEDV provides technical assistance to state domestic violence coalitions, local domestic violence programs, other nonprofit organizations, and local and state agencies in creating best practices for transitional housing and related services for women fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking.
Women of Color Leadership Project
NNEDV works to enhance leadership opportunities for women of color, particularly in the areas of program development, management and policy advocacy.
