Public Policy
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118th Congress Sign-on Letters
This page contains letters to the 118th Congress that NNEDV has signed onto in support.
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VAWA and Related Program Appropriations Chart
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The Need for Paid Safe Leave & Model Legislative Language
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2024 Administration Letters
This page contains organizational sign-on letters to the Administration and government organizations that NNEDV has signed onto in support.
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FY25 Appropriations Factsheet
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Impacts of FY24 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Cuts
The Victims of Crime Act’s (VOCA) Crime Victims Fund supports thousands of victim services providers serving millions of victims annually. It is facing a $700 million, or 40%, cut in federal fiscal year 2024. When survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence reach out for help, it is often due to life-threatening violence. Survivors must […]
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Economic Justice and Domestic Violence Advisory Council Recommendations: Advocate Compensation
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is pleased to announce advocate compensation recommendations from our Economic Justice and Domestic Violence Advisory Council (“the Council”). The Council was made possible through generous funding from NNEDV’s longtime partners at The Allstate Foundation and NNEDV was honored to convene this group of experts. Read more here.
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VAWA and Related Programs Appropriations for Fiscal Years 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23
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Spanish – Creating Access for Survivors: Category 4 Hearth Homeless Designation: Fleeing, or Attempting to Flee, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking and Human Trafficking
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Korean – Choosing a Comparable Database: Aligning Data and Confidentiality, A Case Study for Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalitions
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Korean – Creating Access for Survivors: Category 4 Hearth Homeless Designation: Fleeing, or Attempting to Flee, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking and Human Trafficking
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2021 Administration Letters
This page contains organizational sign-on letters to the Administration and government organizations that NNEDV has signed onto in support.
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Funding to End Domestic Violence: FY22 Federal Appropriations Requests
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Urgent Legislative Fix to Sustain VOCA and Preserve Victim Services
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Funding to End Domestic Violence: FY 22 Federal Appropriations Requests Factsheet
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Funding to End Domestic Violence: FY22 Federal Appropriations Requests
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116th Congress Sign-on Letters
This page contains organizational sign-on letters to the 116th Congress that NNEDV has signed onto in support.
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COVID-19 Coalition Calls (April 2020)
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Point-in-Time Count Fact Sheet on Identifying Survivors of Domestic Violence: A Resource for Engaging Survivors of Domestic Violence
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ESG-CAPER Submission Update for Domestic Violence HUD ESG-funded Emergency Shelter and Housing Providers
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COVID-19 Coalition Calls (March 2020)
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VAWA and Related Programs – Appropriations for Fiscal Years 18, 19, 20, and 21
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Firearms and DV Advocacy
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The Next Steps to Ending Domestic Violence: 100 Day and Ongoing Recommendations for the Biden-Harris Transition Team
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Amicus Briefs NNEDV Joined in 2024
This page contains amicus briefs that NNEDV signed onto in support in 2024.
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PPT – Helping Families Get Stimulus & Child Tax Credit Payments
PowerPoint for the webinar: Helping Families Get Stimulus & Child Tax Credit Payments
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NNEDV’s Legislative Priorities for the 117th Congress
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VAWA and Related Programs Appropriations for Fiscal Years 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22
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Emergency Housing Vouchers: Guidance for Victim Service Providers
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About the National Network to End Domestic Violence
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Amicus Briefs NNEDV Joined in 2023
This page contains amicus briefs that NNEDV signed onto in support in 2023.
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VOCA Fix and FY22 Updated Factsheet
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Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act
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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA)
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Urgent Action Needed to Sustain VOCA and Preserve Victim Services
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VAWA and Related Programs Appropriations for Fiscal Years 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22
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Family Violence Prevention & Services Act (FVPSA) Factsheet
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Sign-On Letter: IRS Notice 2021-40, Physical Presence Requirement for Spousal Consents
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Response to the Request for Information (RFI) from the Bipartisan Bicameral Congressional Paid Leave Working Group on Paid Leave
The National Network to End Domestic Violence, the National Alliance to End Sexual Assault, and The National Domestic Violence Hotline are organizations committed to preventing and addressing gender-based violence, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. We commend the Bipartisan Bicameral Congressional Paid Leave Working Group for the opportunity to provide a response […]
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Letter Regarding the Fair Courts for Immigrant New Yorkers Act (S.5826 / A.3057)
Twenty-eight national and New York-based legal and community-based organizations working with and addressing the needs of immigrant victims and survivors of crime, domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, forced marriage, and child abuse have signed a letter to Governor Hochul urging her to sign the Fair Courts for Immigrant New Yorkers Act into law to […]
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Korean – HUD Continuum of Care and Emergency Solutions Grant Grantee Monitoring for Victim Service Providers
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How to File a VAWA Complaint: Information on the NEW Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) 2022 Complaint Process
VAWA is a federal law that helps all survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. In 2022, VAWA expanded protections for survivors eligible for or participating in federally assisted housing programs. A federally assisted housing program is any housing program that receives federal funding. VAWA 2022 created for the first time a […]
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Priorities for the 118th Congress: Legislation and Funding to Address Survivors’ Needs
This document outlines the legislative priorities of the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and how Congress can make real the changes survivors need. NNEDV urges the 118th Congress to build on the successes of the 117th Congress by restoring Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding; investing in effective programs through the FY 24 […]
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Spanish – Choosing a Comparable Database: Aligning Data and Confidentiality, A Case Study for Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalitions
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Spanish – HUD Continuum of Care and Emergency Solutions Grant Grantee Monitoring for Victim Service Providers
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2022 Administration Letters
This page contains organizational sign-on letters to the Administration and government organizations that NNEDV has signed onto in support.
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Economic Justice and Domestic Violence Advisory Council Recommendations
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is pleased to announce the recommendations from our Economic Justice and Domestic Violence Advisory Council (“the Council”). The Council was made possible through generous funding from NNEDV’s longtime partners at The Allstate Foundation and NNEDV was honored to convene this group of experts.
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FY23 Appropriations Factsheet
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FY24 Appropriations Factsheet
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Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Roadmap: Serving Survivors
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2023 Administration Letters
This page contains organizational sign-on letters to the Administration and government organizations that NNEDV has signed onto in support.
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Guns, Domestic Violence and Homicide
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Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Organizations Sign-On Letter regarding COVID-19 Phase 3
The undersigned organizations which advocate on behalf of survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking, represent millions of survivors of gender-based violence and harassment, the professionals who serve these survivors, the faith organizations that support them, and the communities that care about them throughout the United States and territories. As organizations dedicated […]
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Funding to End Domestic Violence FY20 Federal Appropriations Requests
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Federal Fiscal Year 2020 Funding Process
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Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2019
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Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) 2019
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Lobbying vs. Advocacy
Learn about the difference between advocacy and lobbying. “Lobbying is when you make a direct ask of a legislator. Doing meet and greets, providing them educational information, even providing analysis that expresses your opinions of the pros and cons of legislation is not necessarily lobbying.” “Federal tax laws already allow every charitable nonprofit to engage […]
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Paid Time Off (PTO) Policies
“Domestic violence prevention and intervention is a high-stress field. To prevent burnout and reduce turnover of high-quality, effective employees, the… coalition intends to offer eligible employees sabbatical leave as a means to rejuvenate and return to work a more effective employee.” Here you will find resources relating to the paid time off policies at various […]
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Family Violence Prevention And Services Reauthorization Act (FVPSA) – 2018
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Tahirih Justice Center Memoranda
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NNEDV Testimony for the Judiciary Committee of the United States Senate
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PAID Leave Act Sign-On Letter
We, the undersigned organizations, urge you to co-sponsor and advocate for swift passage of the PAID Leave Act (Providing Americans Insured Days of Leave Act), introduced by U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT).
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Funding Challenges for Domestic Violence Programs: The Impact on Victims
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VAWA – Frequently Asked Questions
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Confidentiality: VAWA & FVPSA
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HUD Continuum of Care and Emergency Solutions Grant Grantee Monitoring for Victim Service Providers
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Choosing a Comparable Database: Aligning Data and Confidentiality, A Case Study for Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalitions
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HUD Continuum of Care and Emergency Solutions Grant Grantee Monitoring for Victim Service Providers
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Housing Advocacy
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Legislative Advocacy
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Grants & Funders
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VAWA Reauthorization 2020
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¿Su cónyuge o ex-cónyuge tomó su pago de impacto económico de alivio tributario por el COVID en el 2020?
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DV and Stimulus Payments Information
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117th Congress Sign-on Letters
This page contains letters to the 117th Congress that NNEDV has signed onto in support.
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OVW Grants
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FAMILY Act
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DELTA Prevention
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FVSPA
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VAWA Housing Provisions
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HEALS Act
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FY21 Appropriations Chart
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Domestic Violence Victim EIP Roadmap
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VOCA Letter to the Hill 10-19
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Engaging with Domestic Violence Survivors: What CoCs Need to Know
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Partnering with CoCs on the PIT Count: What Domestic Violence Providers Need to Know
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Opportunities to Expand Safe Housing Options for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors
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HUD Annual Performance Report (APR) Requirements: SAGE Update for Domestic Violence HUD COC funded Housing Providers
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Comparable Database 101: What Victim Service Providers Need to Know
This resource describes the key differences between HMIS and a comparable database; provides an overview of HUD, FVPSA, and VAWA data requirements; outlines 2017 SAGE reporting requirements; and offers helpful tools for choosing a comparable database.
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Creating Access for Survivors: Category 4 Hearth Homeless Designation: Fleeing, or Attempting to Flee, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking and Human Trafficking
This policy brief will help communities better understand the Category 4 definition of homelessness and how it can provide survivors access to HUD CoC and ESG funded emergency shelter and housing programs.
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Resources to Address the Housing Needs of Survivors in the CARES Act