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Ask an Advocate: Can I Get a Restraining Order for Emotional Abuse?

Date added: July 19, 2018

I’ve been dating my boyfriend for almost a year now and our relationship has gotten really bad. My friend thinks I should get a restraining order, but he’s not stalking me or hitting me so I’m not sure if I’m able to get one.

Callous Policy Puts Asylum-Seeking Victims in Danger

Date added: July 13, 2018

Under guidance distributed on Wednesday, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented the Attorney General’s suggestions by instructing their staff to automatically reject applications from domestic violence victims seeking asylum. “This instruction could be a death sentence for thousands of women who courageously flee their home countries in an effort to escape horrific abuse,” said Kim Gandy, President and CEO of the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV).

Meet the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

Date added: July 1, 2018

As the host of the first primary in the nation, we’ve had unique opportunities to connect with candidates and their surrogates from across the country to showcase our work. During the last presidential cycle, the NH Coalition had the opportunity to hold multidisciplinary roundtable discussions with numerous White House hopefuls.

NNEDV Stands with Pride

Date added: June 23, 2018

LGBTQ survivors face unique barriers to safety due to a lack of LGBTQ-specific resources and a hesitancy to involve law enforcement systems and personnel that often struggle to understand the dynamics of domestic violence within the LGBTQ community. It is critical that LGBTQ survivors have access to inclusive and identity-affirming services.

Chefs Take a Stand 2018

Date added: June 22, 2018

Chefs Take a Stand to End Domestic Violence is not your average gala: the food is delicious – the attire is comfortable – the speeches are few. Come for the food, stay for the cause, and leave knowing you did your part to help end domestic violence this October. Featuring a selection of Washington, DC’s […]

NNEDV Demands Immediate Return of Missing Children

Date added: June 21, 2018

NNEDV was shocked and disheartened that the U.S. government intentionally inflicted irreparable harm on the most vulnerable, including those fleeing sexual and domestic violence, and who were seeking safety for themselves and their children in the United States. The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) practice of detaining children and separating families seeking refuge has been both cruel and inhumane.

[CLOSED] Tell Congress: Vote NO on Immigration Bills that Harm Domestic Violence Victims

Date added: June 20, 2018

Contact your members of Congress NOW and urge them to vote NO on bills that harm domestic violence victims, restrict legal immigration, and limit protections for vulnerable children.

Meet Jane Doe Inc., the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

Date added: June 18, 2018

"We like to say we are small but mighty. You’d never know there are only eight full-time coalition staff when you see the amount of work we produce and the successes we’ve achieved. The variety of trainings and networking opportunities has helped expand the knowledge base and capacity of advocates to meet the complex needs of survivors."

Domestic Violence Still Counts: NNEDV’s 12th Annual National Census

Date added: June 13, 2018

Today, NNEDV released its 12th Annual Domestic Violence Counts Report. This one-day snapshot reveals the services provided to survivors and their children by the 1,694 local domestic violence programs that responded to the Census on September 13, 2017.

Domestic Violence Counts: 12th Annual Census Report

Date added: June 13, 2018

For the twelfth consecutive year, on September 13, 2017, NNEDV conducted a one-day unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States.