close Exit Site If you are in crisis, please contact the U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline via phone (1-800-799-SAFE), chat (TheHotline.org), or text (START to 88788), or contact 911 if it is safe to do so. Click EXIT SITE to leave this website immediately. If your device is monitored, consider clearing your browser history after visiting this website.
Donate Now Exit Site
Action Alert

When funding is delayed, programs are left without the resources needed to operate — put [Read More]

Take Action

Happy Independence Day from NNEDV

July 4, 2015

On our nation’s 239th birthday, Americans celebrate the ideals of freedom, equality, liberty, justice, and the pursuit of happiness. The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), established 25 years ago, continues our work to ensure that victims of domestic violence can enjoy equal access to the justice, freedom, and dignity promised to our entire nation.

“Suffering in an abusive relationship is the opposite of freedom and independence. Survivors who face violent and controlling partners simply cannot fully participate in our democratic system and pursue happiness,” said Kim Gandy, NNEDV President & CEO. “As we celebrate this weekend, we acknowledge our country’s ongoing work to break down the barriers to freedom, justice, safety, and equality for all.”

NNEDV’s work to transform policies, laws, systems – and hearts and minds – helps to bring these ideals within reach for many survivors:

  • Our Economic Justice team works to promotes financial freedom and independence for survivors.
  • Our Housing team works to ensure survivors have access to safe, affordable housing.
  • Our WomensLaw project (celebrating its 15th anniversary this year!) provides plain-language legal information to victims of domestic violence.
  • Our Safety Net Project work helps to ensure that victims of domestic violence can relocate safely, safely use technology, and maintain their privacy.

“Every day, we work on issues at the heart of individual freedom and safety. Today, we celebrate the survivors who have begun to live lives free from abuse and degradation and vow to keep working for those who remain trapped by violence and fear,” said Gandy.

Freedom, safety, and equal rights go hand-in-hand. Support NNEDV today to help create a safer future for all of us.