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If Federal Shutdown Continues, Safety for Survivors is at Risk
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.
Date added: January 18, 2019[CLOSED] Tell the Senate: End the Shutdown, Protect Survivors
Join us in urging Congress to reopen the government and stand strong against funding for a border wall. Act now!
Date added: January 16, 2019Federal Shutdown Continues to Jeopardize Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence
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.
Date added: January 15, 201916 Things You May Not Know About Domestic Violence
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.”
Date added: November 24, 2018We All Deserve Safety and Financial Security: Understanding the Impact of Financial Abuse on Survivors Living with Disabilities
Safety and financial security are connected for survivors of domestic violence who are enduring financial abuse. Survivors living with a disability experience abuse that can uniquely control their health and finances. Abuse may come from a survivor’s partner and/or caregiver.
Date added: November 7, 2018NNEDV Testimony for the California State Assembly
Corbin Streett, MSW, Technology Safety Specialist with NNEDV's Safety Net Team, testified before the Joint Assembly Select Committees on Domestic Violence and Privacy and Consumer Protection at the California State Assembly.
Date added: October 29, 2018Domestic Violence and Faith
Faith can be an important part of a survivor’s journey of healing, but in some cases it can also complicate their path to safety. Some survivors may be faced with abusers who manipulate religious beliefs and religious teachings or faith leaders who lack the knowledge to provide counsel, creating additional barriers to escaping the abuse.
Date added: October 26, 2018NNEDV condemns policy proposals to discriminate against transgender and non-binary individuals
The Administration’s proposals to narrowly define gender as biological, ignoring the realities of transgender and gender non-binary individuals, are disgraceful, ill-conceived and would have far-reaching negative consequences. The proposals also threaten hard-won advances in civil rights laws prohibiting gender-based discrimination.
Date added: October 22, 2018[CLOSED] Tell Congress: Co-Sponsor Lifesaving Legislation Today!
Join us now and urge Congress to co-sponsor and pass the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act!
Date added: October 12, 2018[CLOSED] Petition Your Senators to Reject Judge Brett Kavanaugh
The Senate is poised to vote imminently on nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, even though the FBI investigation was extremely limited in scope and time.
Date added: October 4, 2018