What's New
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More Than 84,000 Survivors Served in a Single Day: NNEDV’s 20th Annual Domestic Violence Counts Report Released
March 25, 2026
On that same day, 13,018 requests for help went unmet, highlighting the importance of prioritizing funding for these essential services.
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NNEDV Applauds Increased Funding for Survivor Services and Housing in Passed FY26 Spending Bills
February 3, 2026
FY26 Consolidated Appropriations Act includes increased funding for lifesaving services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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NNEDV Condemns Violence, Unlawful Actions of ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota, Other Communities
January 26, 2026
Congress must immediately halt funding and increase accountability for immigration enforcement agencies.
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NNEDV Applauds Passage of Minibus Spending Package, Increased Funding for Survivors
January 15, 2026
Bills include increased funding for lifesaving services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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Reflections on 2025: NNEDV’s Year in Review
December 17, 2025
NNEDV is grateful to our network, our Board of Directors, and our generous partners for making this year’s work possible.
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Ring and NNEDV Announce the Fourth Year of the Ring Donation Program for Domestic Violence Survivors
December 2, 2025
This GivingTuesday, NNEDV and Ring are proud to continue providing tools and additional support to survivors in need.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month Begins with Urgent Warning: Shutdown Threatens Services Survivors Rely on Every Day
October 1, 2025
This October, instead of focusing solely on prevention and awareness, programs are also fighting to keep their doors open during a government shutdown, as most rely on federal funds to operate.
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Every Survivor Counts: National Network to End Domestic Violence to Conduct 20th Annual Domestic Violence Counts Survey
September 10, 2025
Conducted annually by NNEDV since 2006, the Domestic Violence Counts Survey is a one-day, unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States.
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Domestic Violence is No “Little Fight” — It’s a National Crisis
September 9, 2025
We call on our institutions and elected officials to confront domestic violence for what it truly is: a national crisis, never trivial, never private, and never to be ignored.
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From Rural Roots to National Advocacy: Long-Time Advocate Francine Garland Stark Awarded NNEDV DREAM Award
June 26, 2025
This award honors individuals who embody the spirit and promise of true advocacy in all aspects of life.
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In Solidarity with Our Network: NNEDV Supports Diverse Member Responses to New Federal Grants Requirements
June 18, 2025
No matter the strategy, our collective goal is to ensure that the safety net built through years of work and advocacy, and supported in part by federal funding, remains strong and stable.
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New OpenAI Court Order Raises Serious Concerns About AI Privacy and Safety for Survivors of Abuse
June 12, 2025
NNEDV warns that this development could place survivors of abuse, stalking, and technology-facilitated violence at increased risk.
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Over 79,000 Survivors Served in a Single Day: NNEDV’s 19th Annual Domestic Violence Counts Report Reveals Volume of Services and Unmet Needs
May 20, 2025
Domestic violence programs nationwide need increased funding to support all survivors and work toward preventing violence in our communities.
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Deep Cuts in Presidential “Skinny Budget” Threaten Safety of Domestic Violence Survivors Nationwide
May 7, 2025
Advocates warn that federal budget cuts will further erode the safety net that has protected survivors for decades.
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Sudden Federal Grant Terminations Threaten Lifesaving Domestic Violence Resources
April 24, 2025
Stable funding is the backbone of our ability to protect survivors; without it, our communities are less safe for everyone.
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Ring Renews, Expands Device Donation Program with NNEDV for Third Year
December 3, 2024
To date, Ring has donated 20,000 Ring Doorbells and Stick-Up Cams to over 600 survivor-serving nonprofit organizations across the country.
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NNEDV Launches #Every1KnowsSome1 Campaign for Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2024
October 1, 2024
Domestic Violence Awareness Month, held in October, allows communities to raise awareness about the far-reaching impact of domestic violence.
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DVAM 2024: #Every1KnowsSome1
August 29, 2024
Our 2024 #DVAM campaign theme, #Every1KnowsSome1, strives to highlight how common domestic violence is and that it is more than physical violence.
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NNEDV Rejects the Grants Pass SCOTUS Ruling on Homelessness
June 28, 2024
We demand protections for survivors and others experiencing homelessness.
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Domestic Violence Abusers Are Dangerous: Firearms Prohibitions Upheld By Supreme Court
June 21, 2024
Federal firearms restrictions – and state laws modeled after them – save lives. We are grateful for this continued, life-saving protection.
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Supreme Court Decision in U.S. v. Rahimi Prioritizes the Safety of Domestic Violence Survivors
We applaud the Court for centering the lives of survivors over a dangerous abuser’s access to firearms.
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NNEDV Announces Stephanie Love-Patterson as New President & CEO
June 5, 2024
Love-Patterson is a Chicago native who has been with Connections for Abused Women and their Children for nearly 25 years.
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NNEDV to Release Results of 18th Annual Domestic Violence Counts Report during Bipartisan Congressional Briefing
March 20, 2024
The DV Counts Report is instrumental in raising awareness about domestic violence and the incredible work of local programs.
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Emergency Alerts and Hidden Devices
October 3, 2023
Survivors should consider turning off hidden devices in preparation for the October 4, 2023 Wireless Emergency Alert.
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NNEDV Launches #Every1KnowsSome1 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Campaign
October 1, 2023
We aim to unite our community, encourage open conversations, and create a supportive environment where survivors can find hope and healing.
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NNEDV & NAESV Host Digital Day of Action for Victims of Crime Act Cuts
September 12, 2023
Join us in urging Congress to avoid an unnecessary crisis by providing level funding to VOCA in fiscal year 2024.
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Domestic Violence Advocacy Organizations File Amicus Brief in U.S. v Rahimi
August 21, 2023
NNEDV and other organizations urge the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a dangerous and misguided ruling allowing abusers to own guns.
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NNEDV Supports Supreme Court’s Decision to Review Rahimi Ruling
July 10, 2023
The Court will now have the opportunity to overturn the decision to put abusers’ access to firearms over survivors’ safety.
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National Network to End Domestic Violence to Release 17th Annual Domestic Violence Counts Report in Virtual Congressional Briefing
March 16, 2023
The 17th Annual DV Counts Report highlights survivors’ and programs’ urgent needs and recommends federal funding and policy changes.
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NNEDV Statement Regarding United States v. Rahimi
February 3, 2023
NNEDV condemns the Fifth US Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in United States v. Rahimi, which reveals an utter disregard for survivors’ safety.
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The Intersections of Stalking and Domestic Violence
January 11, 2023
Domestic violence is about one person gaining and maintaining power and control over another person, and stalking can be one way abusers accomplish this.
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Ring Collaborates with the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) to Support Survivors Nationwide
November 14, 2022
NNEDV’s expert leadership will assist domestic violence organizations in supplementing safety planning.
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National Network to End Domestic Violence to Host Virtual Congressional Briefing on the 16th Annual Domestic Violence Counts Report
May 9, 2022
Briefing will highlight critical annual and supplemental funds, necessary policy changes that can help survivors of domestic violence.
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NNEDV’s 16th Annual Domestic Violence Counts Report Illuminates Resilience, Ongoing Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic, and Funding and Housing Needs
March 21, 2022
NNEDV’s annual DV Counts Report is instrumental in raising awareness about domestic violence and the incredible work of local programs.
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NNEDV’s 15th Annual Domestic Violence Counts Report Illuminates Resilience, Struggle Amid COVID-19
May 11, 2021
NNEDV announces the findings from its 15th Annual Domestic Violence Counts Report during a bipartisan Congressional briefing.
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NNEDV’s 14th Annual Domestic Violence Counts Report Illuminates Ongoing Gaps in Services and Need for Policy Changes
March 10, 2020
NNEDV announces the findings from its 14th Annual Domestic Violence Counts Report at a bipartisan Congressional briefing in Washington, DC.
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13th Annual Domestic Violence Counts Report Shows Clear Need for Consistent Funding
June 11, 2019
Report shows that nearly 75,000 victims of domestic violence received services on a single day and more than 9,000 requests were unmet.
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NNEDV Launches Digital Services Toolkit
March 29, 2019
This toolkit is equipped with resources for local programs considering digital services, with an emphasis on survivor safety and privacy.
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Federal Shutdown Continues to Jeopardize Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence
January 15, 2019
A government shutdown with no end in sight is destabilizing for victims of domestic violence, who may fear that no one will be there to answer their call.
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We All Deserve Safety and Financial Security: Understanding the Impact of Financial Abuse on Survivors Living with Disabilities
November 7, 2018
Safety and financial security are connected for survivors of domestic violence who are enduring financial abuse.
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Domestic Violence and Faith
October 26, 2018
Faith can be an important part of a survivor’s journey of healing, but in some cases, it can also complicate their path to safety.
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NNEDV Urges Improvements and Swift Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act
July 26, 2018
This legislation provides critical improvements to VAWA that would ensure survivors can access vital resources to heal from trauma and rebuild their lives.
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Domestic Violence Still Counts: NNEDV’s 12th Annual National Census
June 13, 2018
NNEDV released its 12th Annual Domestic Violence Counts Report. This one-day snapshot reveals services programs provided and could not meet.
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Senators Introduce Vital Legislation to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence
May 1, 2018
Every day, FVPSA-funded programs nationwide provide victims with essential support and safety to rebuild their lives.
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The Impact of Safe Housing on Survivors of Domestic Violence
November 27, 2017
A lack of safe and affordable housing is often reported as one of the primary barriers survivors of domestic violence face.
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16 Things You May Not Know about Housing for Survivors
November 24, 2017
Survivors of domestic violence deserve safety, and securing safe housing is often an essential step on their journey.
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The Intersections of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking
November 10, 2017
There is a marked overlap in the behaviors that both abusers and traffickers use to exert power and control over a victim.
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11th Annual Census Illuminates Critical Services, Highlights Gaps in Domestic Violence Field
May 11, 2017
11th Annual Census illuminates critical domestic violence services, highlights gaps. Detailed counts were collected in September 2016.
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Hair Cuttery Donates More Than 81,000 Haircuts to Victims of Domestic Violence
May 5, 2017
Hair Cuttery donated more than 81,000 haircuts to survivors between May 1-2, 2017, and spread awareness about domestic violence.
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August 23 is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day
August 23, 2016
The wage gap hinders daily security for women. For survivors of domestic violence, pay inequality can have devastating consequences.
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One Size Does NOT Fit All: Diverse Housing Options for Survivors in the United States
August 5, 2016
For survivors who leave an abusive partner, it is very likely that she and her children will face homelessness.
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Twitter Privacy & Safety: A New Resource for Survivors of Harassment & Abuse
July 26, 2016
NNEDV, with the support of Twitter, launched a new resource: Safety & Privacy on Twitter: A Guide for Victims of Harassment and Abuse
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Weekend Bloodshed Must Be Met with Action
February 29, 2016
NNEDV urges our lawmakers to use their powers to reduce domestic abusers’ access to deadly weapons.
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10th Annual Census of Shelters Shows the Need for Domestic Violence Services is Growing
February 24, 2016
10th Annual Domestic Violence Counts shows increased attention to domestic violence across the country has led to an increase in demand for victim services.
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Each Day, Three Women Die Because of Domestic Violence
January 13, 2016
October 1 marks the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Here are a few things you can do to take a stand against domestic violence.
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What is Financial Abuse and How Can We Help Victims?
November 11, 2015
What is financial abuse and how can we help victims? Financial empowerment is imperative to survivors’ independence, well-being, and success.
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The Importance of Serving Survivors of Domestic Violence Living with HIV
October 26, 2015
One in four women will be a victim of domestic violence in their lifetime. That number drastically increases for women living with HIV.
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Announcing the 9th Annual #DVcounts Census
June 8, 2015
We can and must fund local domestic violence shelters and hotlines so they are not turning even one survivor away.
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NNEDV Applauds NFL’s New Plan to Address Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
August 28, 2014
NNEDV welcomes the newly released NFL action plan to address domestic violence and sexual assault.
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NNEDV Honors the Legacy of James S. Brady
August 4, 2014
NNEDV honors James Brady’s passionate campaign to protect all of us from the horror of gun violence.
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NNEDV & The Allstate Foundation Celebrate 10 Years of Economic Empowerment Programs for Survivors
July 22, 2014
Since the partnership between NNEDV and The Allstate Foundation began 10 years ago, well over 7,000 domestic violence victim advocates have been trained.
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Celebrating Safety on the Fourth of July
July 3, 2014
The Fourth of July is a a time to remember and honor our nation’s belief that every individual has a right to be free, safe, and protected.
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Nationwide Survey Reveals Urgent Need for Increased Funding for Domestic Violence Service Providers
March 6, 2014
Nearly 66,000 domestic violence victims were helped on a single day, but almost 10,000 requests for help went unanswered, according to new NNEDV data.
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Celebrate Data Privacy Day by Protecting Your Privacy in 10 Easy Steps
January 27, 2014
January 28 is Data Privacy Day, an international effort to empower and educate people to protect their privacy and control their digital footprint.
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More than 64,000 Victims of Domestic Violence Served in Just One Day
March 25, 2013
Over 10,000 requests went unmet on that same day due to a lack of funds, according to new data from NNEDV.
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While Local Domestic Violence Programs Helped More Than 67,000 Victims in Just One Day, Unmet Requests Increased
February 27, 2012
In just one day, advocates scrambled to find needed shelter, housing, and resources, though sadly could not meet 10,581 requests for assistance.
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New Survey Presents Snapshot of U.S. Domestic Violence Services
January 27, 2011
On September 15, 2010, domestic violence advocates served more than 70,000 adults and children and answered more than 20,000 hotline calls.
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NNEDV Unveils New Snapshot of Victim Services in the U.S.
March 8, 2010
Factors associated with a sour economy can increase the severity and frequency of abuse while limiting options and resources for survivors.
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Census Reveals a Snapshot of Violence in America: Hard Economic Times Mean Greater Danger
February 11, 2009
On September 17, 2008, despite difficulty raising funds, domestic violence programs nationwide provided services to 60,799 adults and children.
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New Report Shows Large Demand for Domestic Violence Services and Short Supply of Resources to Meet Victims’ Needs
January 30, 2008
In a single day, domestic violence programs served more than 53,000 adults and children in the United States.
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50,000 Americans Touched by Domestic Violence Programs in a Single Day
March 13, 2007
First-of-Its-Kind Survey Documents Extensive Reach of Domestic Violence Programs