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Survivors Need Title IX
September 8, 2017
It has been long established that incidents of sexual assault and dating abuse on campus are unreported or underreported, perpetuating a culture of violence and silence that has threatened students for generations. While Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has been clear that she intends to undermine long-standing protections and recent efforts to strengthen Title IX legal protections, once again we hear from the Education Secretary that the current Administration has no intention of assuring students that their safety and best interests are central to the agenda.
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La App de Seguridad Tecnológica: ¡Actualizada y Ahora en Español!
August 1, 2017
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is excited to announce the release of a Spanish-language version of its Tech Safety mobile app.
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Highlighting Financial Empowerment & the Allstate Foundation Annual Purple Purse Challenge
July 19, 2017
Allstate will partner with over 250 nonprofit organizations for its annual Purple Purse Challenge. This fundraising challenge is aimed to assist organizations in providing financial empowerment services to survivors.
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Vanessa Timmons Named 2017 Recipient of the NNEDV DREAM Award
July 12, 2017
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) congratulates Vanessa Timmons, this year’s recipient of the annual Diane Reese Excellence in Advocacy in the Movement (“DREAM”) Award
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&Me: Spotlighting Chrissy Chambers and BriaAndChrissy
June 27, 2017
Chrissy Chambers is a YouTuber, activist & performer. She and her girlfriend make comedy, music, & activism videos on the YouTube channel, BriaAndChrissy
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Recognizing the Emergency Housing & Shelter Needs of Older Survivors on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 14, 2017
On June 15, 2017, communities across the United States and around the world recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: an international observance held each year to bring visibility to interpersonal violence experienced by older adults.
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NNEDV Stands With Pride
June 1, 2017
This Pride Month, we celebrate and stand with the LGBTQ community and reaffirm our commitment to end gender, sexual orientation, and transgender-based violence.
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&Me: Spotlighting Mark Wynn
May 31, 2017
Wynn was hired at the Nashville Metropolitan Police Department in 1978 and he started teaching in 1982 on best practices for addressing domestic violence. In the early 1990s Wynn became the co-creator of the largest domestic violence unit in history.
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Domestic and Sexual Violence is a Leading Cause of Homelessness for Women and Children
May 30, 2017
“The need for safe and affordable housing is one of the most pressing concerns for survivors of violence and abuse,” said Anne Menard, CEO of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
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Safe Housing Webinar Series
May 25, 2017
We invite Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs, Homeless and Housing Service Programs, and CoCs to register for webinars in this series, designed to help you build strong partnerships and effective community responses to ending homelessness.
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Technology-Facilitated Stalking: What You Need to Know
May 22, 2017
Through technology and our use of social media, we can quickly and easily connect with other people. However, typical activities such as tweeting, updating a Facebook status, or using a phone’s GPS to find local restaurants can all be misused by abusers to stalk, harass, surveil, and control victims.
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Survey Reveals Impact of Increased Immigration Enforcement on Victims Experiencing Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
May 18, 2017
Partner organizations recognized an urgency to collect data and identify trends based on reports from their constituencies signaling increased fear and reluctance on the part of immigrant survivors to seek assistance from law enforcement or the courts, and uncertainty on the part of advocates on how to advise immigrant survivors.
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Supporting the Global Movement Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
May 16, 2017
LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic violence are additionally harmed by laws, policies, and practices that perpetuate homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia.
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Celebrate Mothers & Parents By Supporting Them in the Workplace
May 12, 2017
This Mother’s Day, take some time to put together a parental support plan that your company/organization can be proud of, by being be helpful to new parents and increasing employee satisfaction.
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11th Annual Census Illuminates Critical Services, Highlights Gaps in Domestic Violence Field
May 11, 2017
Domestic violence programs provide desperately needed services to individuals who are very often fleeing for their lives. Shelters provide a safe haven in a time of fear and uncertainty, working closely with families, communities, law enforcement, health care workers, and other advocates.
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Highlighting Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 9, 2017
NNEDV honors the achievements and cultural contributions of Asian/Pacific Islanders (API) in the United States, using this month to bring attention to issues of domestic violence in API communities and reflect on the path to ensuring safety.
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Hair Cuttery Donates More Than 81,000 Haircuts to Victims of Domestic Violence
May 5, 2017
This year’s May Share-A-Haircut program marks the fourth year the salon and the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) have partnered to spread awareness of domestic violence and offer survivors a free haircut.
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Congress Invests in Lifesaving Program for Victims
May 3, 2017
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) praises the vital bipartisan commitment of Congress to supporting and serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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Ask an Advocate: How Can I Make Her Leave?
April 27, 2017
If and when she is open to it, encourage her to talk to a domestic violence advocate – either at the local domestic violence program in your area or through the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233).
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NNEDV Thanks Spring 2017 Interns
April 20, 2017
Every semester, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is enhanced by an inspiring, driven, and talented group of interns. This spring was no exception! Our work to end domestic violence is supported by interns and we are beyond grateful for their contributions. And now, let us introduce the spring 2017 dream team:
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May Share-A-Haircut Campaign to Support Victims of Domestic Violence
April 17, 2017
For every haircut purchased at one of the Hair Cuttery’s nearly 900 salons, a free haircut certificate will be donated to a victim of domestic violence through a network of state coalitions and local programs nationwide.
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When Children Commit Parricide: Recognizing the Need for Trauma-Informed Services for Abused Children
April 14, 2017
We must recognize children as direct victims of domestic violence and understand the severe psychological trauma that results from abuse. A better understanding of domestic violence, trauma, and parricide could produce significant changes in the way criminal justice professionals respond to children.
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Guns and Domestic Violence are a Deadly Combination
April 12, 2017
“We need to hold domestic violence offenders accountable – before the death toll begins.” – Kim Gandy, President and CEO at the National Network to End Domestic Violence
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NNEDV Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month [April 2017]
April 10, 2017
While the vast majority of sexual assaults are committed by someone who is not a current or former partner of the victim, the root causes of all forms of gender-based violence are the same, so work to end one kind of victimization will have a positive impact and help end other forms of violence as well.
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#LetsTalk: Overcoming the Stigma of Depression and Domestic Violence for World Health Day
April 7, 2017
A better understanding of depression and how it directly impacts survivors of domestic violence can shift the stigma associated with mental health and trauma. Ultimately, it may lead more survivors with depression to seek the services they need.
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Highlighting Financial Abuse this Financial Literacy Month
April 3, 2017
For over a decade, NNEDV’s Economic Justice project has been working to address and prevent financial abuse, which occurs in 99 percent of domestic violence cases.
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&Me: Spotlighting Jessica Raven and Collective Action for Safe Spaces (CASS)
March 28, 2017
“Working to build a community rooted in dignity and respect has helped me realize that the revolution starts at home.”
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8 Everyday Ways to Fight Racism
March 21, 2017
Many survivors of domestic violence also face racism and other forms of oppression. We must recognize and support survivors’ unique experiences.
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Addressing the Intersection of Domestic Violence and HIV: What You Can Do To Help Survivors
March 17, 2017
Positively Safe mobilizes domestic violence and HIV service providers and allies by building partnerships, increasing capacity, and enhancing linkage to care for persons exposed to domestic violence and HIV.
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“Reject proposed budget cuts” urges National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)
March 16, 2017
The proposed framework, though scarce on details, includes proposed topline cuts that could impact programs that serve survivors, such as the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). Together, these cuts would reduce the social safety net and expose low-income and vulnerable populations, including victims of domestic violence, to greater insecurity.
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International Women’s Day and the Globalization of Safety
March 7, 2017
Today and every day, we are inspired by the immense collective strength of the GNWS, and the global movement to end gender-based violence. We will continue to fight for global peace and safety through ending violence against women and girls.
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Not that Simple: Connecting the Dots between Eating Disorders, Trauma, and Domestic Violence
March 4, 2017
To those experiencing domestic violence – we believe you. To those struggling with eating disorders – we support you.
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Letter to My Teenage Self: Learn to Listen
February 28, 2017
Society will only be successful in combating sexism, racism, and other forms of oppression if privileged individuals also stand up and demand a more equitable and just world. In the meantime, keep your head up, keep fighting for a better world…
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Letter to My Teenage Self: Brave Enough to Dream
February 25, 2017
My advice to you, is to keep dreaming – those dreams are going to set you free.
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Housing Legislation will Help More Victims Find Safe Housing Options
February 24, 2017
Advocates and survivors consistently identify housing as a primary need. NNEDV works to increase awareness of survivors’ housing needs and to help improve system-wide access for victims and survivors.
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Letter to My Teenage Self: Dreaming of Justice and the Freedom to Speak
February 23, 2017
You should, without a doubt, understand what it means to be the “rose that grew from concrete.” But how will you bloom, if you do not speak?
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Honoring the Legacy of Shirley Chisholm this President’s Day
February 20, 2017
Shirley Chisholm was a woman ahead of her time. In the 1960’s and 70’s, Chisholm challenged the status quo that perpetuated violence against women.
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NNEDV condemns ICE detention of immigrant victim of domestic violence
February 16, 2017
NNEDV joins allies across the country in calling on the federal government to swiftly condemn ICE’s action in this case. Without swift condemnation from the Administration, this case may set a dangerous precedent and further silence and marginalize victims of violence.
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Connecting the Dots: Reproductive Abuse and Coercion in the Context of Domestic Violence
February 14, 2017
Reproductive justice can only be achieved when all people have the social, political, and economic power to make decisions about their own health, bodies, and sexuality.
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NNEDV’s #EmpowermentPlaylist: To Express, Heal, and Empower
February 11, 2017
With artists such as Gloria Gaynor, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Nina Simone, John Legend, and Sara Bareilles, just to name a few, our #EmpowermentPlaylist can be a powerful tool for social change, healing, and creative expression.
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&Me: Spotlighting Patricia Medina and Chatty Patty DC
February 8, 2017
“I live at the intersection of being Black and being a woman. It’s hard to feel safe in any space. If I woke up this morning and gender-based violence was completely eradicated, I would focus on racial injustices.”
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Complex Justice: Recognizing Racism, Sexism, and the Fight for Equality
February 6, 2017
During Black History Month, NNEDV reaffirms its commitment to center survivors of color and their many experiences. Domestic violence affects us all, and together, we must dismantle the many intersectional systemic oppressions, such as racism and sexism, that continue to present barriers to safety for all survivors.
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Take a Stand for Safety during the Super Bowl with Lady Gaga
February 4, 2017After disclosing that she is a survivor of sexual assault, Lady Gaga has been an avid advocate for survivors everywhere. NNEDV shares her passion for equality. We believe this can be achieved by holding abusers accountable and by lifting up survivors’ experiences, which include many facets and intersections, such as mental health.
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Swipe Left on Teen Dating Violence this Teen DV Month
February 1, 2017First loves are often exciting and nerve-wracking all at the same time. Whether in middle school, high school, college, or beyond, navigating a romantic relationship for the first time can be challenging and confusing.
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Tell Congress: Protect Violence Against Women Act Funding
January 19, 2017
VAWA was passed with bipartisan support to improve the law enforcement response to violence against women and create specialized victim services. VAWA has been incredibly effective in saving lives and money.
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Ask an Advocate: I’m Afraid to End My Relationship, What Do I Do?
January 12, 2017
Dear I Wanna Break Up,
It’s not okay for your girlfriend to be so controlling of what you wear and who you speak to. It’s also not okay that she makes you feel like you always have to immediately respond to her texts and that she went through your phone without your permission.
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Recognizing Stalking Awareness Month this January [2017]
January 1, 2017This January, NNEDV continues to raise awareness about the seriousness of stalking. Here are a few ways you can more learn about stalking, hold offenders accountable, and support victims:
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Migrating to Safety
December 16, 2016
NNEDV is proud to work in coalition with organizations offering resources and policy solutions to help migrant survivors heal from trauma and find a path towards living in peace and safety. We remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives while trying to reach safety, and the continued risks and safety concerns for these individuals once they have migrated.
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Pursuing our Full Talents: Honoring the Legacy of RBG
December 12, 2016
In the words of Justice Ginsburg, “We [women] should not be held back from pursuing our full talents, from contributing what we could contribute to the society, because we fit into a certain mold ― because we belong to a group that historically has been the object of discrimination.”
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NNEDV Thanks Fall 2016 Interns
December 5, 2016
Our work to end domestic violence is supported by interns and we are beyond thankful for their contributions. And now, let us introduce the fall 2016 dream team:
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‘Justice for All Act’ improves housing protections for survivors
December 2, 2016
NNEDV’s DV Counts National Census of Domestic Violence Services found that in just one day in 2015, while more than 71,828 victims of domestic violence received services, over 12,000 requests for services went unmet due to lack of funding and resources. Of those unmet requests, 63 percent were for safe housing.
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Survivor-Centered Practices for Working with Survivors of Domestic Violence Living with HIV
November 30, 2016
The goal of our Positively Safe project is to address some of the unique challenges and barriers facing domestic violence survivors who are living with HIV, and to build capacity around the intersections of domestic violence and HIV/AIDS by developing partnerships between domestic violence programs and HIV providers
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Putting the ‘Move’ in the Movement to End Violence Against Women and Girls
November 25, 2016
Working together, we can eradicate domestic violence. Help us #orangetheworld this year during the 16 Days of Activism by…
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Pets and Domestic Violence
November 23, 2016
Every home should be a safe home, and every member of a family should be able to live in peace and safety – including our furry friends.
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Support the Artists from ‘Chefs Take a Stand’ Year-Round
November 22, 2016
Be sure to let your server know that you’re there enjoying the chef’s food or mixologist’s drink after seeing her or him at Chefs Take a Stand!
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UN Universal Children’s Day: Addressing the Experiences of Children and Domestic Violence
November 19, 2016
NNEDV strives to create a social, political, and economic environment in which domestic violence no longer exists; this includes acknowledging that children are also victims of domestic violence, and working to develop comprehensive solutions.
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Care about Self-Care this World Kindness Day
November 13, 2016
Self-care is a key ingredient to practicing kindness toward others and sustains our ability to help others.
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Post-Election Statement from NNEDV
November 10, 2016
Together with our partners across movements, we continue to stand against sexism, racism, homophobia, and all systemic oppressions that affect survivors and victims.
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Ask an Advocate: Is Fighting Domestic Violence?
November 7, 2016
I have a friend who is always fighting with his girlfriend. He puts her down in front of others and calls her names. I don’t think it’s okay, but I don’t know what to say.
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Emotional Abuse is Anything but “Tender”: Myths and Reality
November 3, 2016Emotional abuse is not sexy. It is not tender. It is not an addiction.
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Chatting to #CenterEachOther
October 24, 2016
To #CenterEachOther means to support the expertise that we and the survivors we serve every day bring to the table. “Centering each other” makes domestic violence a national concern, promoting peace and safety through every community and every home. Together we are stronger.
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The Winding Road of Criminal Justice for Survivors Living with HIV: Recognizing the National Day of Action to End Violence Against Women Living with HIV
October 23, 2016Victims living with HIV don’t stay in abusive relationships because they are okay with the abuse; they stay because multiple interpersonal, community, and institutional barriers, such as stigma and a lack of resources, eliminates other options.
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CARRY LIGHT with NNEDV and ALEX AND ANI this Year
October 20, 2016
CARRY LIGHT is a national campaign launched by ALEX AND ANI that celebrates peace, love, and unity. CARRY LIGHT reminds us that we each have the power to create positive change, because “when we CARRY LIGHT, we ignite the light in others, and create one light indivisible.”
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Chefs Take a Stand – Menu Sneak Peek! [2016]
October 19, 2016
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is once again partnering with Washington, DC’s best chefs, craft brewers, cider makers, cheese professionals, sommeliers, and mixologists in order to raise awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Recognizing and Combating Technology-Facilitated Abuse
October 13, 2016
It’s important to recognize that technology is not the enemy. Asking a survivor to log off, press delete, or not use social media, will not stop the abuse from happening.
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DVAM 2016: Challenging Perceptions about Domestic Violence
October 1, 2016
Join NNEDV for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) 2016 as we challenge perceptions and bust myths about domestic violence.
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Centering National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
September 26, 2016
On September 27, recognized as National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) recognizes the risk factors that make male victims of domestic violence in same-sex relationships susceptible to contracting HIV.
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HIV/AIDS, Domestic Violence, and Aging: Recognizing National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
September 16, 2016
On this awareness day, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL), call attention to the unique needs of an aging society. While it is necessary to continue to educate younger generations on HIV, it is also important to note the changing face of those living with HIV.
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September 15th is Native Women Equal Pay Day
September 15, 2016
The gender wage gap is a significant problem in America and it particularly shocking and egregious for women of color, including Native women
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Reflecting on the Violence Against Women Act on its 22nd Anniversary
September 13, 2016
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was passed in 1994 under then-Senator Joe Biden, to address and improve our nation’s response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and ensure that survivors and their families have access to resources.
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Reflecting on the Economic Progress of Women on the 134th Labor Day
September 5, 2016
Wage discrimination and pay inequality have a devastating impact when combined with domestic violence.
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Heading Back to School Safely: September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month
September 1, 2016
Research shows that one of our best tools to prevent violence on college campuses is bystander intervention – the idea that anyone can step in and stop a situation that may escalate into violence.
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Need to Call 911? There’s an App For That!
August 30, 2016
Despite how helpful these apps might seem, there are some serious issues to consider before you decide if it is the right app for you.
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Inequalities Persist on Women’s Equality Day
August 26, 2016Women’s equality cannot wait. Let’s close the book on this conversation, so that we can open the book on a brighter future for our daughters, granddaughters, and great-granddaughters.
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August 23rd is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day
August 23, 2016
The wage gap widens for Black women, who earn 63 cents for every dollar earned by White men and must work for 20 months in order to make what White men will earn in twelve.
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Looking Back, Moving Forward: an Exclusive Interview with Gloria Steinem
August 22, 2016
“The whole point of a movement is collective strength. It’s about being linked, not ranked.”
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#WhatIReallyReallyWant Is What We NEED
August 19, 2016
Violence against women and girls prevents them from participating fully in society, and has negative consequences for families and communities. This world needs gender equality to create a sustainable future.
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Celebrating International Youth Day by Taking a Look at Intersectional Environmentalism
August 12, 2016
Globally, women and children experience poverty at alarming rates, and are therefore disproportionately affected by climate change.
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Life at NNEDV Through the Eyes of Our Summer 2016 Interns
August 10, 2016
Every semester, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is supported by a motivated, dedicated, and fabulous group of interns. Summer 2016 was no exception.
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Honoring the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: A Call to Action
August 9, 2016
Violent crime victimization on tribal lands is significantly higher than in the rest of the United States, and research shows that Native women and girls face a disproportionate risk of violence when compared to their non-Native peers.
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One Size Does NOT Fit All: Diverse Housing Options for Survivors in the United States
August 5, 2016
For some survivors, the added safety of living in a building owned by a violence against women organization has been critical to their success.
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NNEDV Recognizes World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
July 30, 2016
Trafficking takes many forms. It is the recruitment, transport, harboring, or receipt of persons by threat, use of force, deception, coercion, or abuse of power.
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Twitter Privacy & Safety: A New Resource for Survivors of Harassment & Abuse
July 26, 2016
NNEDV sits on Twitter’s Safety Council to share the experiences and challenges of survivors in this space and provide suggestions for addressing their needs.
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New Resource for Victims of Technology Harassment
July 25, 2016
“Technology is changing how victims experience crimes, from how it’s perpetrated against them to how they can reach out for help,” said Joye Frost, director of OVC.
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The Art of Being a Dangerous Woman: Honoring bell hooks and Critical Thinking
July 14, 2016
NNEDV’s goal to create a social, political, and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists, is a direct extension of bell hooks’ ideology of intersectional feminism.
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Centering Women of Color Leaders
July 12, 2016
It is equally important to build a community where women of color are supported by one another and are able to share their feelings with other women who understand their unique plight.
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Demanding Justice #BlackLivesMatter
July 7, 2016
Dismantling racism presents the same challenges as dismantling patriarchy – there are hundreds of years’ worth of attitudes and practices that need to be addressed and changed.
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Technology Safety Starts With You
July 6, 2016
Violence against women comes in many forms and, in this digital age, technology is an ever-evolving tool being misused as a tactic to perpetuate harassment, stalking, and abuse. As we strive to end gender-based violence and inequality, addressing technology safety is critical.
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Social Media for Social Change: 5 Ways Social Media Can Create Social Change
June 29, 2016
Together, we can harness the power of social media to create the social change necessary to bring us to a world where gender-based violence no longer exists.
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Recognizing National HIV Testing Day 2016
June 27, 2016
Women living with HIV face domestic violence at a rate higher than the general population, at more than 55 percent. And women experiencing domestic violence have an increased risk for acquiring HIV.
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Victory for Safety: SCOTUS Holds Firearms Ban for Reckless Domestic Violence
“Today’s decision is a victory for safety and justice. Survivors often face untold and undocumented fear, control, and abuse. When an incident of abuse leads to a conviction, we have to take it seriously and recognize it is likely part of a pattern,” – Kim Gandy, President and CEO of NNEDV
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Five for Five: Know More, Do More
June 23, 2016
Through this year’s #DVcounts Census, we learned that while nearly 72,000 victims were served, there were also 12,197 unmet requests for services. Does this make you as angry as it makes us? Here are 5 ways you can get involved and help end domestic violence today.
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5 Ways Technology Can Have a Legal Impact on Survivors of Domestic Violence
June 21, 2016
Though there are concerns over privacy and security, technology can also have a positive impact for survivors of domestic violence. Technology can increase the ability for victims to access information and resources, communicate with family and friends, and receive services.
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Standing #WithRefugees on World Refugee Day
June 20, 2016
NNEDV is an ally in the effort to stem the tide of aggressive deportation policies that send vulnerable women and children back to the threat domestic violence, sexual assault, and even death.
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The Good, The Bad, The Legacy: Feminism and Father’s Day
June 19, 2016
This Sunday, June 19th, we celebrate Father’s Day. Much like Mother’s Day, this day of observation can stir up emotions ranging from joy to anger to celebration to sorrow.
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NNEDV Stands with API Survivors on API HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
May 19, 2016
NNEDV stands with API survivors and continues to advocate on behalf of HIV positive survivors through our Positively Safe program.
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Standing in Solidarity with the LGBTQ Community on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
May 17, 2016
May 17th is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia day and the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) joins other anti-violence groups in supporting the safety of the LGBTQ community and opposing initiatives and policies that place members of the LGBTQ community in danger.
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Women & Girls of Color: Stepping into the Spotlight
May 11, 2016
NNEDV recently joined crucial conversations about how women and girls of color in the United States are disproportionately impacted by institutional racism. Two events were held on Thursday, April 29 to address the extent of these issues and how to empower women and girls of color.
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Hair Cuttery Donates 55,000 Haircuts to Victims of Domestic Violence Nationwide
May 9, 2016
Hair Cuttery, the largest family-owned and operated chain of hair salons in the country, announced the donation of 55,000 haircuts to benefit survivors of domestic violence. Partnering for the past three iterations of the May Share-A-Haircut program, Hair Cuttery and NNEDV have donated 166,000 free haircuts valued at $3.65 million since 2014.
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Honor Motherhood through #MyMom1Word and #MiMamá1Palabra
May 2, 2016
This Sunday May 8, 2016, we celebrate Mother’s Day. Moms have an incredible impact on our lives. To honor the amazing women who have helped shape and impact each of our lives, we have a challenge for you: describe your mom in just one word and share it with us on social media using #MyMom1Word and #MiMamá1Palabra.
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Connecting Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
April 28, 2016
As Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) draws to a close, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) would like to thank our colleagues who advocate for survivors of sexual violence, and address the myth that sexual assault and domestic violence are completely separate issues.
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Join WomensLaw for Upcoming Webinars on Civil Court Basics
April 25, 2016
WomensLaw, a project of the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), invites you to join our upcoming bilingual webinar series on Preparing Victims for Civil Court.
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Celebrating the 2016 Champions of Change
April 18, 2016
In September 2014 President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden launched It’s On Us, an education based campaign focusing on sexual assault prevention and awareness on college campuses, by advocating a cultural shift around the way sexual assault is addressed.
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Only Smile if You Want To: Taking Strides to End Street Harassment
April 14, 2016
Street harassment is not a compliment; it is a symptom of rape culture that affects women every day.
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Serving Survivors and Building Trust through WomensLaw
April 13, 2016
April 10-16, 2016 marks National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, sponsored by the Office of Victims of Crime. This year’s theme, Serving Victims. Building Trust. Restoring Hope., highlights how important it is that advocates build relationships and rapport with the survivors we serve.
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Still Unequal on Equal Pay Day
April 12, 2016
It’s time to stop sidelining the issue of pay inequality. The wage gap between working women and men in the United States continues to perpetuate inequality. According to statistics released in 2012 by the United States Census Bureau, women are paid, on average, 78 cents for every dollar their male counterparts are paid. [1] Equal Pay Day, observed this year on April 12, represents how far into 2016 the average woman must work in order to earn what white men earned in 2015.
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Spring Share-A-Haircut Campaign to Benefit Victims of Domestic Violence
April 11, 2016
Hair Cuttery and the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) are joining forces for Hair Cuttery’s latest iteration of its Share-A-Haircut program. On Monday and Tuesday, May 2-3, for every haircut purchased at one of Hair Cuttery’s nearly 900 salons, a free haircut certificate will be donated to a victim of domestic violence through NNEDV’s member programs.
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Honoring National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
April 10, 2016
Youth (ages 13-24) account for 26 percent of new infections and over 50 percent of youth infected with HIV are unaware of their status. Furthermore, in 2010, Black youth accounted for an estimated 57 percent of all new HIV infections among youth in the United States, followed by Hispanic/Latino (20 percent) and white (20 percent) youth. An intersectional approach that is informed by community voices is needed in order to eradicate HIV/AIDS. Services, outreach, education, and support need to be accessible to youth in marginalized communities.
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Honoring Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April 2016
April 8, 2016
Each year, April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). At the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), we support and honor anti-sexual assault work as an intrinsic part of working to end domestic violence, because domestic violence often includes sexual abuse. While the vast majority of sexual assaults are committed by someone who is not a current or former partner of the victim, the root causes of all forms of gender-based violence are the same, so work to end one kind of victimization will have a positive impact and help end other forms of violence as well.
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Domestic Violence: a Public Problem and a Public Health Concern
April 7, 2016
Domestic violence is a pervasive, insidious, and life-threatening crime. While it is often regarded as a private, family matter—this is a misguided notion. It is time to prioritize survivors’ needs for a number of reasons—one of which is the devastating public health crisis that domestic violence presents.
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Technology Summit 2016 Registration Open
April 5, 2016
Please join us for an exciting 3-day conference centering on the intersection of technology and domestic violence. Covering a wide range of technology-related issues that will be helpful to advocates, law enforcement, and legal professionals who work with survivors of abuse. National experts on these issues will be presenting, sharing their knowledge and expertise. We look forward to seeing you there!
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More Resources Needed to Help Domestic Violence Victims Regain Financial Independence
March 31, 2016
New data finds that nearly 400 domestic violence programs reported financial assistance as a significant unmet need in 2015.
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Sexualized, Submissive Stereotypes of Asian Women Lead to Staggering Rates of Violence
March 21, 2016
As an Asian American woman, all too often, I see Asian women being sidelined in conversations surrounding issues that affect women of color.
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Honoring National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
March 20, 2016
Today, March 20th, marks National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Native women are victims of domestic and sexual violence at a higher rate than the rest of the population, increasing their chance of becoming HIV-positive.
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Thank Susan for Suffrage this Women’s History Month
March 18, 2016
March is Women’s History Month, a necessary awareness-raising month as the fight for equality continues. At the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), we are celebrating Women’s History Month by honoring Susan B. Anthony, one of the founding mothers of our nation’s feminist movement.
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Honoring National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
March 10, 2016
The intersection of domestic violence and HIV/AIDS is particularly fraught; silence and stigma often keep victims of both in the shadows. Victims of abuse who are living with HIV also often encounter bias, discrimination, and disenfranchisement. It is crucial to join together to better serve these individuals.
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Fighting for Women’s Safety this International Women’s Day
March 8, 2016
Just last week, two Argentinian women were brutally murdered while vacationing in Ecuador. While we celebrate International Women’s Day, we also remember the victims, like these young women, and so many others, who have lost their lives due to domestic and sexual violence.
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Weekend Bloodshed Must Be Met with Action
February 29, 2016
Over the weekend, domestic violence perpetrators used firearms to murder wives, children, co-workers, bystanders, and a newly sworn-in police officer in high profile cases across the country.
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10th Annual Census of Shelters Shows the Need for Domestic Violence Services is Growing
February 24, 2016
Victims and their children are the ones who suffer the consequences when services are not available, and often have no choice but to return to the abuse.
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Feinstein Bill Helps Protect Abuse Victims From Online Threats
February 22, 2016
NNEDV applauds the leadership and commitment of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and her co-sponsors Senator Durbin (D-IL), Senator Whitehouse (D-RI), and Senator Klobuchar (D-MN), in the introduction of S. 2552, a bill to amend the federal threats statute to include an intent requirement.
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Ain’t I A Woman, Still?
February 17, 2016
This February, during Black History Month, I am proud to have Sojourner Truth featured prominently on NNEDV’s “Feminists&Me” shirt. Her zeal for abolishing slavery and securing the rights of all women compels me to take up her quest and continue the good work she initiated more than 160 years ago.
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2017 President’s Budget Invests in Women and Families but Reduces Funding for Some Core Anti-Violence Programs
February 10, 2016
President Obama’s 2017 budget is the final one of his presidency, and NNEDV joins advocates across the country in celebrating the president’s investments in programs that give struggling and working families more of the tools they need to succeed.
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February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
February 7, 2016
Those living with HIV continue to endure increased stigma, making it difficult to discuss their status with family, friends, and even medical providers. For Black women and men living with HIV, this stigma is compounded by negative racial stereotypes that often go hand-in-hand with this disease.
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Let’s Put an End to Teen Dating Violence
February 2, 2016
One in three teens in the United States has experienced some form of abuse by a dating partner, resulting in 1.5 million teens affected by dating abuse annually.
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Celebrating Data Privacy Day – Ask Before You Post
January 28, 2016
Obtaining privacy over personal data can seem almost impossible in today’s digital age. A significant amount of our lives is online, and even our offline activities seem to emerge online… somehow, whether we want it to or not.
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New Research Uncovers Racial Bias in Media Coverage of Celebrity Domestic Violence
January 13, 2016
When the media blames the victim or makes excuses for the violence, as evident in its treatment of white celebrity perpetrators, it skews our collective perspective of domestic violence, its causes, and its devastating consequences – in addition to further entrenching racism, sexism, and classism.
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NNEDV Welcomes Executive Action on Gun Violence
January 5, 2016
The deadly intersection of firearms and domestic violence is clear and well-documented. To prevent fatal violence against women, our nation needs to ensure communities have the resources to help victims of domestic abuse.
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Commemorating National Stalking Awareness Month: January 2016
January 1, 2016
Each year in the United States, 7.5 million people are stalked. Of that number, 61% of female victims and 44% of male victims are stalked by a current or former intimate partner.
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Celebrating NNEDV’s 25th Anniversary with 25 Ways NNEDV Makes a Difference
December 25, 2015
Over the past 25 years, NNEDV has helped ensure that millions of survivors find the assistance and support they need. We have helped shape the way the United States responds to domestic violence, and work to make domestic violence a national priority for policymakers, high profile businesses, and the general public.
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Palin Plays Politics with Dangerous Analogy
December 22, 2015
Comments such as those made by Sarah Palin make these appalling crimes seem inconsequential. Using domestic violence as a metaphor is an outrage to the victims who endure these crimes – especially those who have died from them – and their families.
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3rd World Conference of Women’s Shelters Strikes Gold
December 21, 2015
The 3rd WCWS was held from November 3-6, 2015 in The Hague, Netherlands. Hosted by the Foundation of Women’s Shelters in the Netherlands and its partners – NNEDV was honored to both present and participate as part of a large U.S. delegation.
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FY 2016 Funding Bill Includes Record Investments to Address Violence Against Women
December 18, 2015
Today the U.S. Congress passed the omnibus Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Funding bill with record investments in programs that address domestic and sexual violence, including the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) fund, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA).
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#RefugeesWelcome at NNEDV
December 16, 2015
Recent calls to suspend, delay, or defund refugee resettlement programs for those fleeing violence in Syria and Iraq undermine our commitment to protect women and children from terror and abuse.
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Equal Protection for All Victims: Gender Bias and Policing
December 15, 2015
NNEDV welcomes the ground-breaking guidance, Identifying and Preventing Gender Bias in Law Enforcement Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence.
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Celebrating 15 Days of WomensLaw
December 10, 2015
WomensLaw turned 15 this year! To celebrate, we’ll be sharing 15 interesting facts you may not know about WomensLaw.
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Keep Survivors Out of Poverty with Working Family Credits
December 4, 2015
Congress has the opportunity to make permanent key provisions to both the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and refundable Child Tax Credit (CTC).
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The Media Gets It Wrong…Again
November 30, 2015
Details continue to emerge about the criminal record of the man arrested for the shootings at a Colorado Planned Parenthood, Robert Lewis Dear.
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Violence Against Women is a Violation of Human Rights
November 25, 2015
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we honor the women whose lives have been taken and reaffirm our commitment to working toward a future where violence against women no longer exists.
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What Is Financial Abuse & How Can We Help Victims?
November 11, 2015
One of the primary reasons victims remain trapped with an abusive partner is because they don’t have the financial resources to break free and stay free.
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Carol Post Named 2015 Recipient of DREAM Award
November 4, 2015
NNEDV congratulates Carol Post, this year’s recipient of the annual Diane Reese Excellence in Advocacy in the Movement (DREAM) Award.
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Advocates Convene at 3rd World Conference of Women’s Shelters
November 1, 2015
The 3rd WCWS is being held this week in The Hague. This global conference brings together advocates from around the world to share information, collaborate, and demonstrate solidarity with survivors across all borders.
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Domestic Violence Homicide Is Not Inevitable
October 30, 2015
Most people incorrectly assume that domestic violence abusers would have no legal right to possess firearms, but in fact federal law does not stop many of these perpetrators from acquiring guns.
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Support the ‘Chefs Take a Stand’ Talent Year-Round
October 28, 2015
For your next meal out, please consider supporting a chef who stands firmly against domestic violence. Thank you to the chefs, mixologists, & craft brewers who generously donated their time & talents to #CTAS15!
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NNEDV Appalled by NFL Decision to Fine Player for Raising Awareness about Domestic Violence
While we understand the need for standard player uniforms, a nearly $6,000 fine seems excessive. This amount could help a local program put up nearly 30 victims in a hotel if their shelter was full.
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SAFE Act Will Help Victims of Domestic Violence Stay Safe
October 27, 2015
The Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Act helps to ensure the economic security and safety of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
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Housing Justice is Economic Justice
While safe housing can give a survivor a pathway to freedom, there are many barriers that prevent victims from maintaining or obtaining safe and affordable housing.
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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; however, that number drastically increases for women living with HIV. More than half of women living with HIV will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. This shocking statistic is a reminder that the fields of domestic violence and HIV can longer remain disconnected.
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Women of Color and Barriers to Safety
October 21, 2015
Women of color face different challenges and may not seek necessary assistance for reasons that are unique to their communities.
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Final Week of WomensLaw’s #LatinaGameChangers Campaign
October 13, 2015
This week, we highlight Maria Elena Durazno, Carmen Delgado Votaw, and more.
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STOP. THINK. CONNECT.
October 12, 2015
For survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault, online security and safety is imperative; but it’s also important for everyone.
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Week Four of WomensLaw’s #LatinaGameChangers Campaign
October 7, 2015
This week, we highlight Carolina Herrera, Adela Zamudio, Hilda Solis, and more.
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‘Chefs Take a Stand’ Menu Sneak Peek!
September 30, 2015
CTAS is a one-of-a-kind soiree combines three ingredients Washingtonians can’t pass up: top-notch food, delicious drinks, and an important social cause — ending domestic violence. Check out our exclusive sneak peak of the evening’s menu!
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Week Three of WomensLaw’s #LatinaGameChangers Campaign
September 28, 2015
This week, we highlight Sofia Mulanovich Aljovin, Prudencia Ayala, Alicia Alonso, and more.
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Week Two of WomensLaw’s #LatinaGameChangers Campaign
September 22, 2015
This week, we highlight Isabel Allende, Sonia Picado Sotela, Rita Moreno, and more.
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Today WomensLaw Launches #LatinaGameChangers
September 15, 2015
This week, we highlight Frida Kahlo, Sonia Sotomayor, Celia Cruz, and more.
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Announcing the 2015 National Week of Action
September 14, 2015
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and inspire action to help end domestic violence. We invite you to join our National Week of Action from Monday, Oct. 19 through Friday, Oct. 23!
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‘Chefs Take a Stand’ Returns to Washington, DC
September 12, 2015
Chefs Take a Stand will be held on October 1, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the Carnegie Library in Washington, DC. This year, CTAS will celebrate NNEDV’s 25th anniversary and kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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NNEDV Condemns LA Sheriff’s Advice as ‘Dangerous, Irresponsible’
August 13, 2015
The system failed Monica Butler Johnson. It wasn’t her job to arrest, detain, prosecute, or try the man who abused her. Survivors of domestic violence want to stop the abuse, and although the accused perpetrator had recently been arrested for serious domestic violence, he had already been released, and then had then violated the terms of his release. He should not have been on the street to hurt her again.
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New ‘App Safety Center’ Helps Victims, Advocates Navigate Smartphone Apps
August 4, 2015
The App Safety Center provides tips, information, and resources for the safe development and use of smartphone apps addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, harassment, and stalking.
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Ending Online Abuse, One Byte at a Time
July 27, 2015
Our annual Technology Summit is a truly unique opportunity for advocates and law enforcement to learn from and interact directly with technology experts.
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Media Misses Frighteningly Common Connection Mass Killings have to Domestic Violence Perpetration
July 24, 2015
In order to work towards preventing these mass murders, we need to first name the underlying reality of domestic violence. Perpetrators haven’t snapped from a specific “family dispute” – they are continuing their reign of terror and control. They are carrying out their plans, often clearly stated, to kill their partners and families.
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NNEDV Welcomes Legislation that Addresses Domestic Violence Homicides
July 21, 2015
Nearly 25 states have already closed these dangerous gaps in federal legislation which allow abusers freedom to access their firearms, and it is time that federal law follows suit. This legislation builds upon the successes of the Violence Against Women Act and demonstrates a continued commitment to survivors of domestic and dating violence, stalking and sexual abuse.
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Happy Independence Day from NNEDV
July 4, 2015
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.
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NNEDV Accepting 2015 DREAM Award Nominees
July 2, 2015
This award seeks to recognize an individual who encapsulates and perpetuates Diane Reese’s profound and transcendent legacy, which continues to shape and inform a collective vision of a world where violence against women no longer exists.
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Supreme Court decision helps survivors protect their children
July 1, 2015
Thanks to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Ohio v. Clark, prosecutors will now have another way to get evidence of child abuse before the jury.
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Expanding Spanish-language accessibility on WomensLaw.org
June 30, 2015
Today, between one-third and one-half of WomensLaw.org is translated into Spanish, including state-specific legal and safety information for fifteen U.S. states. Through funding from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), NNEDV will increase this number to eighteen and expand or update other vital resources on the website.
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Do you know your status?
June 27, 2015
Today is National HIV Testing Day! Use this opportunity to get the facts, get tested, and take control of your health. Knowing your status is an important step to taking care of yourself and getting connected to life-saving healthcare.
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Marriage Equality Means Safety for All
June 26, 2015
The federal recognition of same-sex marriage will afford victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking by a same-sex partner the same protections as any other victim. Although many state laws have extended protections to victims in same-sex relationships, today’s decision strengthens those rights in every jurisdiction.
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Supreme Court Decisions Protect and Benefit Victims of Domestic Violence
June 25, 2015
NNEDV applauds two U.S. Supreme Court decisions that will have an impact on the safety and security of domestic violence survivors: King v. Burwell and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. The Inclusive Communities Project.
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On Being a Father
June 20, 2015
I’ve long ago come to understand that being a Father, being “Dad,” is a lifelong responsibility. It never ends, even when they have flown the nest. Dad is always there to offer counsel and support.
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NNEDV Helps Spread Awareness about Elder Abuse
June 14, 2015
Elder abuse is the abuse of “an older person either within a relationship where there is an expectation of trust and/or when an older person is targeted based on age or disability.”
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NNEDV celebrates Pride Month 2015
June 12, 2015
The domestic violence movement has been, and will always be, aligned with the LGBT movement. At its core, the movement to end domestic violence is anti-oppression work, and NNEDV continues to embrace this by fighting sexism, racism, homophobia, and all other forms of oppression.
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WomensLaw Educating Survivors on Laws Relevant to the Threat of “Revenge Porn”
June 9, 2015
The threat of “revenge porn,” or the posting of intimate material (photos, video, etc.) without the consent of the person portrayed, is an increasingly common worry for victims and survivors of domestic violence.
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Announcing the 9th Annual #DVcounts Census
June 8, 2015
“According to the CDC, 10,773 babies are born each day in America,” said Kim Gandy, NNEDV President and CEO. “Contrasting this heartwarming number is the devastating 10,871 unmet requests for help, shelter, counseling, and services from victims in just one day across the United States. We can and must fund these local shelters and hotlines so they are not turning even one survivor away.”
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Advocates from Over 40 States Descend on Capitol Hill to Call for Funding and Legislation to Address Domestic Violence
June 2, 2015
Our theme this year, “Be a Voice,” encapsulates NNEDV’s mission. These passionate and committed advocates and survivors will be voices for peace and safety and against violence, degradation and abuse.
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NNEDV Disappointed in Supreme Court Opinion, though Hopeful the Lower Court Will Hold Abuser Accountable for Online Threats
June 1, 2015
Threats play a central role in domestic abuse and is a core tactic that many abusers employ. Threats cause devastating harm to victims, including fear, anxiety, loss of sleep, and disruption, regardless of whether the abuser intended to threaten or only intended to vent or to make a joke.
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Standing for Gun Violence Awareness on June 2
May 31, 2015
Julianne Moore, Russell Simmons, Patti Smith, Aasif Mandvi, Sarah Silverman, Michael Stipe, Alyssa Milano, Padma Lakshmi, Perez Hilton, Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio, Mike Bloomberg, Governor Cuomo, and more than 60 Mayors Nationwide to “Wear Orange” on National Gun Violence Awareness Day June 2, 2015
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Don’t Reward Floyd Mayweather’s Abuse
April 29, 2015
Please join us by saying “no.” Don’t pay to watch an event that will reward Mayweather with even greater wealth and further endorse his criminal behavior. It’s time we all do our part to stop domestic violence.
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WomensLaw Reports Some States Addressing Sexual Assault and Custody through Legislation
April 28, 2015
Laws and court procedures can be difficult to comprehend under the best of circumstances. When the stakes are particularly high, survivors of violence are often alone in trying to make sense of the law and protect themselves and their children.
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In Honor of Mother’s Day, Share What Motherhood Means to You through #MyMom1Word
Sunday May 10, 2015, is Mother’s Day. Moms have an incredible impact on our lives because moms are the best. They’re patient, they’re smart, and they’re awesome.
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Disaster in Nepal Requires International Response
April 27, 2015
A devastating earthquake struck Nepal over the weekend, leaving more than 3,000 dead in what’s being called the country’s worst natural disaster in 80 years.
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NNEDV Joins National Partners in Saying ‘NO MAS’
April 23, 2015
“The NO MÁS Study: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in the U.S. Latin@ Community” – a report commissioned by the Avon Foundation for Women for Casa de Esperanza: National Latin@ Network and NO MORE and conducted by Lake Research Partners – was officially launched through a Congressional Briefing on Capitol Hill earlier this week. Kim Gandy, […]
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NNEDV Joins Colleagues in Announcing New Victim Policy Priorities for the Coming Decade
April 21, 2015
Six policy priorities were identified late last fall at a convening of leaders in the crime victims and survivors advocacy field.
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Hair Cuttery and NNEDV Partner for Share a Haircut Program
April 15, 2015
On Monday and Tuesday, May 4-5, 2015, for every haircut purchased at one of Hair Cuttery’s nearly 900 salons on the East Coast, in New England and the Midwest, a free haircut certificate will be donated to a victim of domestic violence through NNEDV’s national network.
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An Open Letter to NASCAR
April 6, 2015
We find it troubling that just a few weeks after NASCAR suspended Mr. Busch the organization, without explanation, changed its position. It is important to note that the protective order issued by the Delaware court, which served as the basis for your original decision, still remains in place today — in other words: nothing changed legally, yet NASCAR walked away from its stance against domestic violence.
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NNEDV Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April
April 1, 2015
We recognize the hard work done every day by the dedicated staff and volunteers at sexual assault centers around the country and at dual programs that serve both domestic violence and sexual assault victims.
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NNEDV Praises Facebook for Banning Nonconsensual Pornography
March 21, 2015
On Monday, Facebook re-released their rules for community standards and, for the first time, will actively ban nonconsensual pornography (also referred to as “revenge porn”).
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Making Global Change
March 19, 2015
Though NNEDV primarily works in the United States, we are concerned with the epidemic of violence against women everywhere.
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Understanding the Complexities of Relocation for Survivors of Domestic Violence
March 16, 2015
Through our Relocation Counseling and Identity Protection Technical Assistance Project (a partnership with Greater Boston Legal Services), NNEDV helps advocates, attorneys, and other social service providers work with survivors who need to relocate safely.
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NNEDV Applauds Twitter for Taking a Stand Against Abuse
March 11, 2015
Earlier today, Twitter updated their Rules on threats and abuse to prohibit users from posting “intimate photos or videos that were taken or distributed without the subject’s consent.” For many survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, the nonconsensual posting of intimate images or videos is a common and devastating tactic of abuse.
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Women, HIV/AIDS, and Domestic Violence
March 10, 2015
Today marks National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Gender-based violence – supported by bias, discrimination, and disenfranchisement – lies at the center of the intersection between HIV/AIDS and abuse. Abusers use physical and sexual violence to control their partners.
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It’s Time to “Make it Happen,” End Domestic Violence
March 7, 2015
There has been a groundswell of support for ending domestic violence and sexual assault this past year. President Obama, domestic violence survivor Brooke Axtell, and pop star Katy Perry appeared at the Grammys to speak out. The first-ever anti-domestic violence and sexual assault PSA aired during the 2015 Super Bowl, which set records for viewership. Professional sports associations in America (including the NFL, MLB, and WWE) made significant first steps toward addressing domestic violence and sexual assault in the workplace.
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New Report Offers “A Glimpse From the Field”
March 6, 2015
In today’s increasingly interconnected and mobile world, technology has become a necessity – whether it’s applying for a job, managing your to-do list, or keeping in touch, technology is usually involved. This level of connectivity, coupled with the necessity and availability of technology, unfortunately poses risks as technology can also be misused by abusers to stalk, harass, and harm.
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Celebrating a Quarter Century
February 23, 2015
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) was the ambitious idea of a small but mighty group of state domestic violence coalition leaders who identified the need for a national, unified voice for survivors of domestic violence and their advocates.
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NNEDV Celebrates Safer Internet Day
February 9, 2015
In our increasingly technology-focused world, it is crucial that we support victims and survivors in online spaces. It is vital that we train advocates on the safe use of technology. We must empower communities, local programs, and major tech companies to address and embrace technology safety by celebrating positive practices both on- and off-line.
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Increasing HIV/AIDS Awareness in Black Communities
February 6, 2015
Raising awareness about HIV/AIDS in Black communities is a critical and necessary step to eliminating HIV/AIDS in all communities. We know that HIV/AIDS disproportionately affects Black communities, representing nearly half of all new HIV infections in the United States each year (44%), with Black women accounting for 40% of new infections.
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2016 President’s Budget Invests in Services, New Initiatives to Address Violence Against Women
February 2, 2015
Today, President Obama released his 2016 budget, which commits modest investments to programs serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), domestic violence program funding, and some Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) programs, as well as innovative funding across the federal budget.
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Saying No More to Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault during the Super Bowl
January 30, 2015
If you haven’t seen it already, No More’s Super Bowl ad is poignant, powerful, and thoughtfully demonstrates how important it is for us to listen when survivors reach out.
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Help Stop Teen Dating Violence this February
January 29, 2015
This February, NNEDV recognizes Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time to call attention to the teen dating violence epidemic and stand together against all abuse.
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NNEDV Calls on Congress to Pass Paid Sick Days for Survivors
January 15, 2015
NNEDV echoes President Barack Obama’s message today that calls on Congress to pass the Healthy Families Act, championed by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), which would allow millions of working people to earn up to seven days per year of paid sick time.
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