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NNEDV Celebrates House Passage of VAWA

Date added: April 4, 2019

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1585, a bill to reauthorize and expand the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The vital legislation passed on a bipartisan vote of 263-158. The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) applauds the bill’s sponsors Representatives Bass (D-CA) and Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and all those who voted for VAWA's passage.

[CLOSED] VOTE Yes on VAWA This Week

Date added: April 2, 2019

Join us today and urge your Representatives to vote YES on this critical legislation!

NNEDV Launches Digital Services Toolkit

Date added: March 29, 2019

This toolkit is equipped with resources for local programs that are considering providing services via text, chat, video call, and other digital technologies.

Renewed Violence Against Women Act Will Increase Safety and Justice

Date added: March 11, 2019

On March 7, 2019, a bipartisan bill (HR 1585) to renew and improve the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Hon. Karen Bass (CA-37) and Hon. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1). This bill will reauthorize and improve lifesaving services for all victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking.

[CLOSED] Reauthorize VAWA Now

Date added: March 7, 2019

VAWA is the heart of our nation’s response to domestic violence and sexual assault, and must be reauthorized promptly. In its 25-year history, VAWA has transformed how we think about domestic and sexual violence and how our systems respond to survivors.

[CLOSED] Urge Congress: Prevent Future Shutdowns, Protect Survivors

Date added: February 1, 2019

Join us in urging Congress to prevent a future shutdown, and to pass a budget without funding a border wall that will harm immigrant survivors seeking safety and refuge.

If Federal Shutdown Continues, Safety for Survivors is at Risk

Date added: January 18, 2019

Survivors of domestic violence rely on government-funded programs to maintain their safety and economic stability in times of crisis. In addition, many victims depend on safety net benefits, like housing and food assistance, which are threatened by this government shutdown.

[CLOSED] Tell the Senate: End the Shutdown, Protect Survivors

Date added: January 16, 2019

Join us in urging Congress to reopen the government and stand strong against funding for a border wall. Act now!

Federal Shutdown Continues to Jeopardize Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence

Date added: January 15, 2019

A government shutdown with no end in sight is destabilizing for victims of domestic violence, who may fear that no one will be there to answer their call.

16 Things You May Not Know About Domestic Violence 

Date added: November 24, 2018

Every year, the international community stands together to galvanize action to end violence against women and girls through 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This campaign spans the sixteen days from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to December 10, Human Rights Day. To recognize #16Days, NNEDV is sharing “16 Things You May Not Know About Domestic Violence.”