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The Interplay Between Domestic Violence and Sports Organizations Continues to Spark Awareness and Generate Conversations

Date added: October 25, 2019

The conversation sparked by Sports Illustrated about the Houston Astros assistant general manager and women reporters demonstrates the continued need for our work to ensure safety and equity in all walks of life. “Women working in industries and on job sites designed by and for men, particularly in the world of sports, do so in the face of everything from overt harassment to exclusionary practices,” said Latifa Lyles, Vice President for External Relations at the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and expert on women and work.

Prominent Advocate for Women’s and Civil Rights Selected to Lead National Network to End Domestic Violence

Date added: October 23, 2019

The Board of Directors of NNEDV announced today that Deborah Vagins has been selected as the President and CEO of the membership and advocacy organization.

2019 DVAM Twitter Chat

Date added: October 21, 2019

Twitter Chat Tuesday: #Safety4Survivors Join us on Tuesday, October 22 for Twitter Chat Tuesday! We’ll be discussing the moments that have built our movement – and the moments we hope will define it in the future! Join us as an individual, organization, supporter, advocate, survivor – all of your voices and stories matter. Use the […]

Connecting the Dots: Advocates’ Responsibilities for Increasing Privacy, Upholding Confidentiality, and Promoting Safety

Date added: October 21, 2019

On September 9-10, advocates from across the country joined the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) in Atlanta, Georgia, for “Strictly Confidential: Protecting Survivor Privacy in Federally Funded Programs.” to learn about best practices for increasing privacy, upholding confidentiality, and promoting safety.

Gallery Showcases Art from Survivors Who Say “Actually I Can”

Date added: October 19, 2019

Earlier this year, NNEDV partnered with Thirty-One Gifts to offer survivors an opportunity to share an original piece of artwork incorporating the phrase “Actually I Can” in order to raise awareness about domestic violence and the possibility for healing. We are privileged to share this gallery of submissions that shared different perspectives and pathways toward resilience and healing.

Actually, I Can

Date added: October 17, 2019

“Actually, I Can” Art Gallery The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and Thirty-One Gifts partnered together to raise awareness about domestic violence through the “Actually, I Can” campaign. We asked artists who identify as survivors to create an original piece of artwork that communicates their story of survival and envisions a world where […]

Honoring the 35th Anniversary of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act

Date added: October 15, 2019

Today, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) commemorates the 35th anniversary of the passage of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). FVPSA is at the heart of our nation’s response to domestic violence, ensuring that local domestic violence shelters and programs are able to keep their doors open to serve more than 1.2 million victims and their children every year.

VAWA 2013 Reauthorization

Date added: October 10, 2019

While the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has undoubtedly improved our nation’s response to violence, not all victims had been protected or reached through earlier iterations of the bill. VAWA 2013, signed into law by President Obama on March 7, 2013, closed critical gaps in services and justice. It reauthorized and improved upon lifesaving services for all victims […]

Housing is Safety

Date added: October 2, 2019

Housing is safety for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Access to housing allows victims to break free from abusers and escape homelessness. This is life-changing – and lifesaving – for everyone in the family.

Week of Action 2019

Date added: October 1, 2019

Join NNEDV October 20 through 26, 2019, for the National Week of Action!