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Safety Net’s Tech Summit 2026
Safety Net’s Tech Summit 2026 will take place August 3-5, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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NNEDV + PWN
Since 2010, PWN and NNEDV have partnered to strengthen support for domestic violence survivors living with HIV.
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Domestic Violence Counts: 20th Annual Report
On September 10, 2025, for the 20th consecutive year, NNEDV conducted a one-day, unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States.
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NNEDV and NAESV Advocacy Days 2026
NNEDV and NAESV will co-host our annual Advocacy Days June 2-3, 2026, in Washington, DC.
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NNEDV’s 9th Annual Economic Justice Summit
NNEDV hosted our 9th Annual Economic Justice Summit virtually March 3-5, 2026.
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Domestic Violence Counts: 19th Annual Report
On September 4, 2024, for the 19th consecutive year, NNEDV conducted a one-day, unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States.
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Safety Net’s Virtual Tech Summit 2025
Safety Net’s Virtual Tech Summit 2025 took place July 15-17, 2025.
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NNEDV and NAESV Advocacy Days 2025
NNEDV and NAESV co-hosted our annual Advocacy Days June 24-25, 2025, in Washington, DC.
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NNEDV’s 8th Annual Economic Justice Summit
NNEDV hosted our 8th Annual Economic Justice Summit March 10-13, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA.
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Safe Voting Tips for Survivors
Survivors deserve safe, informed participation in all aspects of our country’s political process, including voting.
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Safety Net’s Tech Summit 2024
Safety Net’s Tech Summit 2024 took place August 5-7, 2024, in Washington, DC.
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NNEDV and NAESV Advocacy Days 2024
NNEDV and NAESV co-hosted our annual Advocacy Days June 11-12, 2024, in Washington, DC.
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Domestic Violence Counts: 18th Annual Report
On September 6, 2023, for the 18th consecutive year, NNEDV conducted a one-day unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States.
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NNEDV’s 7th Annual Economic Justice Summit
NNEDV hosted our 7th Annual Economic Justice Summit March 5-7, 2024, in Kansas City, MO.
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Safety Net’s Technology Summit 2023
Safety Net’s Technology Summit 2023 took place July 17-19, 2023, in San Francisco, CA.
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Collaborative Approaches to Housing for Survivors
NNEDV’s Collaborative Approaches to Housing for Survivors (CAHS) team provides training, technical assistance, and resource development at the critical intersection of domestic violence, homelessness, and housing.
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NNEDV and NAESV Advocacy Days 2023
NNEDV and NAESV co-hosted our annual Advocacy Days June 6-7, 2023, in Washington, DC.
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Domestic Violence Counts: 17th Annual Report
On September 7, 2022, for the 17th consecutive year, NNEDV conducted a one-day unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States.
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NNEDV’s 6th Annual Economic Justice Summit
NNEDV hosted our 6th Annual Economic Justice Summit April 25-27, 2023, in Washington, DC.
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Week of Action 2022
Join NNEDV October 17-23, 2022, for the Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) Week of Action!
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Safety Net’s 10th Annual Virtual Tech Summit
Safety Net’s 10th Annual Virtual Tech Summit took place July 19-21, 2022.
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Domestic Violence Counts: 16th Annual Report
On September 9, 2021, for the 16th consecutive year, NNEDV conducted a one-day unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States.
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Virtual Advocacy Days 2022
NNEDV hosted our annual Advocacy Days virtually June 7-8, 2022.
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NNEDV’s 5th Annual Economic Justice Summit
NNEDV hosted our 5th Annual Economic Justice Summit virtually March 8‐10, 2022.
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Week of Action 2021
Join NNEDV October 18-24, 2021, for the Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) Week of Action!
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Virtual Technology Summit 2021
NNEDV’s Virtual Technology Summit 2021 took place July 19-22, 2021.
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Domestic Violence Counts: 15th Annual Report
On September 10, 2020, for the 15th consecutive year, NNEDV conducted a one-day unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States.
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Virtual Advocacy Days 2021
NNEDV hosted our annual Advocacy Days virtually June 15-16, 2021.
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Week of Action 2020
Join NNEDV October 18-24, 2020, for the Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) Week of Action!
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10 Tips to Have an Informed Conversation about Domestic Violence
Want to have an informed conversation about domestic violence with a friend, family member, or survivor in your life? Start here.
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Virtual Technology Summit 2020
NNEDV’s Virtual Technology Summit 2020 took place August 3-7, 2020.
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Congressional Materials
Each year, NNEDV compiles materials that support our federal advocacy and Congressional asks.
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Virtual Advocacy Days 2020
NNEDV hosted our annual Advocacy Days virtually June 9-10, 2020.
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NNEDV’s 4th Annual Economic Justice Summit
NNEDV hosted our 4th Economic Justice Summit virtually March 2-4, 2021.
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Domestic Violence Counts: 14th Annual Report
On September 12, 2019, for the 14th consecutive year, NNEDV conducted a one-day unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States.
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Week of Action 2019
Join NNEDV October 20-26, 2019, for the Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) Week of Action!
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NNEDV & Thirty-One Gifts
Through Thirty-One Gifts, NNEDV has received more than $200,000 to help empower survivors and spread awareness about domestic violence.
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7th Annual Technology Summit
NNEDV’s 7th Annual Technology Summit took place July 29 – August 1, 2019 in San Francisco, CA.
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Chefs Take a Stand 2019
Chefs Take a Stand to End Domestic Violence 2019 took place October 7, 2019, in Washington, DC.
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Domestic Violence Counts: 13th Annual Report
On September 13, 2018, for the 13th consecutive year, NNEDV conducted a one-day unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States.
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NNEDV’s Advocacy Day 2019
NNEDV hosted our annual Advocacy Day June 11-12, 2019, in Washington, DC.
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NNEDV’s 3rd Annual Economic Justice Summit
NNEDV hosted our 3rd Annual Economic Justice Summit June 19-20, 2019, in Houston, Texas.
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Chefs Take a Stand 2018
Chefs Take a Stand to End Domestic Violence 2018 took place October 1, 2018, in Washington, DC.
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Domestic Violence Counts: 12th Annual Report
On September 13, 2017, for the 12th consecutive year, NNEDV conducted a one-day unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States.
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Technology Safety
NNEDV’s Safety Net Project focuses on the intersection of technology and intimate partner violence.
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6th Annual Technology Summit
NNEDV’s 6th Annual Technology Summit took place July 30 – August 1, 2018 in San Francisco, CA.
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5th Annual Technology Summit
NNEDV’s 5th Annual Technology Summit took place July 31 – August 2, 2017 in San Francisco, CA.
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NNEDV’s 2nd Annual Economic Justice Summit
NNEDV hosted our 2nd Annual Economic Justice Summit March 6-8, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Week of Action 2017
Join NNEDV October 15-21, 2017, for the Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) Week of Action!
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Health Care Policy
Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault need a range of physical and mental health services in order to heal and thrive.
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Media Guide
Check our our resources for reporters, editors, and media professionals who cover domestic violence.
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Confidentiality
It is essential that victims can flee violence and services without being vulnerable to tracking by an abusive partner.
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Domestic Violence Counts: 11th Annual Report
On September 14, 2016, for the 11th consecutive year, NNEDV conducted a one-day unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States
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Join us for #GiveNNEDV: A Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Challenge
If you raise $500 or more, you have the chance to win giveaways, including Kerry Washington’s Purple Purse!
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If You Are Being Abused
First and foremost, if you are being abused, know that you are not alone and that it is not your fault. Help is available.
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Independence Program
NNEDV’s Independence Program provides credit-building microloans to survivors of financial abuse to help them build or establish credit.
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Week of Action 2016
Join NNEDV October 16-22, 2016, for the Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) Week of Action!
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16 Days of Activism & 16 Ways to Get Involved
Here are 16 ways to get involved and make a difference on social media. Follow #OrangeUrHood and #16Days to participate and learn more.
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Domestic Violence Counts: 10th Annual Report
On September 16, 2015, for the 10th consecutive year, NNEDV conducted a one-day unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States.
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About Financial Abuse
Financial abuse occurs in 99% of domestic violence cases. Learn more about this form of abuse and access resources.
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Financial Tips for Survivors
Check out six tips for domestic violence victims and survivors who are seeking to secure their financial future.
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Financial Safety Planning
Financial abuse occurs in nearly all cases of domestic violence, often trapping the victim in the relationship.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Domestic Violence
Check out some of the most commonly asked questions that we hear about domestic violence, and learn how to get involved and support survivors.
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Red Flags of Abuse
If you or a friend experience these behaviors from a partner, remember: it is not your fault, and there are advocates waiting to help.
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Forms of Abuse
Learn more about different forms and examples of abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse.
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For Survivors and Their Loved Ones
Learn more about domestic violence and the resources that are available for victims, survivors, their advocates, and their loved ones.
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Charitable Solicitation Disclosure
Your gift to NNEDV is very much appreciated and may be tax deductible pursuant to IRC §170(c).
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Annual Reports
Annual Reports provide a 12-month overview of NNEDV’s project achievements and milestones.
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IRS Form 990s
As a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization, NNEDV submits a Form 990 to the IRS each year.
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Funders & Partners
NNEDV would like to thank our partners for their support of our mission to create a world in which domestic violence no longer exists.
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Positively Safe: Addressing the Intersection of Domestic Violence & HIV/AIDS
Developed in 2010, the Positively Safe project addresses the intersection of HIV/AIDS and domestic violence.
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WomensLaw
WomensLaw is to provides easy-to-understand legal information and resources to anyone living with or escaping domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
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Housing
NNEDV’s Housing Project supports transitional housing programs across the country, provides training and program development, and advocates for improved housing-related policies.
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Economic Justice
NNEDV’s Economic Justice project was founded to respond to, address, and prevent financial abuse. 99% of survivors experience financial abuse.
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State and U.S. Territorial Coalitions
Domestic violence coalitions provide critical leadership in our efforts to amplify survivors’ voices and end abuse.
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NNEDV Coalition Regions
NNEDV represents the 56 state and U.S. territorial domestic violence coalitions, which are organized into regions.
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Each Day, Three Women Die Because of Domestic Violence
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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NNEDV Partners with Abine to Protect Online Privacy
This partnership will provide discounted and enhanced services and specially-created information and tutorials for improving online privacy.
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Touching One Million Lives
One million is the average number of people who visit WomensLaw.org each year. If you are experiencing abuse, you are not alone.
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One is Too Many
We know people in our lives who have experienced dating violence, and odds are that you or someone you know has, too.
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Domestic Violence Doesn’t Discriminate
We feel safer when we think domestic violence happens somewhere else, to someone else. In reality, anyone can be a victim.
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Social Media
NNEDV maintains a vibrant community through a variety of social media channels. Friend, follow, or add @NNEDV to your circle!
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Raise Awareness and Get Involved during DVAM 2016
Throughout October, help NNEDV raise awareness about domestic violence and join in our efforts to end violence.
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Week of Action 2015
Join NNEDV October 19-23, 2015, for the Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) Week of Action!
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Mission + Vision
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), a social change organization, is dedicated to creating a social, political, and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists.
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Our History
NNEDV works to make domestic violence a national priority, change the way society responds to domestic violence, and strengthen domestic violence advocacy at every level.
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DREAM Award
The DREAM Award honors an individual who incorporates and demonstrates the spirit and promise of true advocacy in all aspects of life .
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Domestic Violence Counts: 9th Annual Report
On September 10, 2014, for the ninth consecutive year, NNEDV conducted a one-day unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States.
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Week of Action 2014
Join NNEDV October 20-24, 2014, for the Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) Week of Action!
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Housing Policy
Survivor-centered housing programs and housing protections increase survivors’ access to safe, affordable housing and long-term security.
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Economic Justice Policy
Personal safety and economic security are inextricably linked for victims of domestic violence.
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Violence Against Women Act
VAWA creates and supports comprehensive, cost-effective responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking.
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Family Violence Prevention and Services Act
FVPSA is the only federal funding source dedicated to domestic violence shelters and programs.
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Victims of Crime Act
The Crime Victims Fund was created by Congress in 1984 to provide VOCA grants to state, territorial, and local programs.
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Policies to Prevent Domestic Violence Homicides
When abusers have access to firearms, not only women’s safety, but also their very lives, are in danger.
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Immigration Policy
Immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes often face barriers when seeking safety.
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Policies Impacting Children, Youth, and Young Adults
Young people are affected by dating and domestic violence as both victims and witnesses.
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Funding and Appropriations
Despite the progress made by VAWA, VOCA, and FVPSA, shelters and programs continue to face budget shortfalls.
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Capacity Technical Assistance
Since our inception in 1990, NNEDV has prioritized enhancing the capacity of coalitions and the roles they play with local domestic violence programs and allied organizations.
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Domestic Violence Counts: 8th Annual Report
On September 17, 2013, for the eighth consecutive year, NNEDV conducted a one-day unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States.
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Coverage of Tragic Mall Shooting in Maryland Promotes Myths about Domestic Violence
The media plays a vital role in naming the reality and shaping our public dialogue .NNEDV calls on media outlets to cover domestic violence accurately.
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Domestic Violence Counts: 7th Annual Report
On September 12, 2012, for the seventh consecutive year, NNEDV conducted a one-day unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States.
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President Obama Signs VAWA Reauthorization
The highly anticipated signing secures needed protections and services for victims of domestic and sexual violence.
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The White House Blog: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
This month has become a time to celebrate survivors, congratulate advocates, empower victims, and mourn the deaths of those lost.
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Domestic Violence Counts: 6th Annual Report
On September 15, 2011, for the sixth consecutive year, NNEDV conducted a one-day unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States.
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Domestic Violence Counts: 5th Annual Report
On September 15, 2010, for the fifth consecutive year, NNEDV conducted a one-day unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States.
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Domestic Violence Counts: 4th Annual Report
On September 15, 2009, for the fourth consecutive year, NNEDV conducted a one-day unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States.
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Domestic Violence Counts: 3rd Annual Report
On September 17, 2008, for the third consecutive year, NNEDV conducted a one-day unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States.
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Domestic Violence Counts: 2nd Annual Report
On September 25, 2007, for the second consecutive year, NNEDV conducted a one-day unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States.
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Domestic Violence Counts: 1st Annual Report
On November 2, 2006, for the first year, NNEDV conducted a one-day unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States.
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Domestic Violence Counts: Methodology and Understanding the Data
Learn more about the methodology and data behind NNEDV’s Domestic Violence Counts survey and report.
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Domestic Violence Counts: Frequently Asked Questions for Domestic Violence Programs and Advocates
Read FAQs for domestic violence programs and advocates about NNEDV’s Domestic Violence Counts survey and report.
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Domestic Violence Counts: Frequently Asked Questions for Journalists
Read FAQs for journalists about NNEDV’s Domestic Violence Counts survey and report.