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Domestic and Sexual Violence is a Leading Cause of Homelessness for Women and Children

Date added: May 30, 2017

“The need for safe and affordable housing is one of the most pressing concerns for survivors of violence and abuse,” said Anne Menard, CEO of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence

Safe Housing Webinar Series

Date added: May 25, 2017

We invite Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs, Homeless and Housing Service Programs, and CoCs to register for webinars in this series, designed to help you build strong partnerships and effective community responses to ending homelessness.

Technology-Facilitated Stalking: What You Need to Know

Date added: May 22, 2017

Through technology and our use of social media, we can quickly and easily connect with other people. However, typical activities such as tweeting, updating a Facebook status, or using a phone’s GPS to find local restaurants can all be misused by abusers to stalk, harass, surveil, and control victims.

Survey Reveals Impact of Increased Immigration Enforcement on Victims Experiencing Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Date added: May 18, 2017

Partner organizations recognized an urgency to collect data and identify trends based on reports from their constituencies signaling increased fear and reluctance on the part of immigrant survivors to seek assistance from law enforcement or the courts, and uncertainty on the part of advocates on how to advise immigrant survivors.

Supporting the Global Movement Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

Date added: May 16, 2017

LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic violence are additionally harmed by laws, policies, and practices that perpetuate homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia.

Celebrate Mothers & Parents By Supporting Them in the Workplace

Date added: May 12, 2017

This Mother’s Day, take some time to put together a parental support plan that your company/organization can be proud of, by being be helpful to new parents and increasing employee satisfaction.

11th Annual Census Illuminates Critical Services, Highlights Gaps in Domestic Violence Field

Date added: May 11, 2017

Domestic violence programs provide desperately needed services to individuals who are very often fleeing for their lives. Shelters provide a safe haven in a time of fear and uncertainty, working closely with families, communities, law enforcement, health care workers, and other advocates.

Highlighting Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Date added: May 9, 2017

NNEDV honors the achievements and cultural contributions of Asian/Pacific Islanders (API) in the United States, using this month to bring attention to issues of domestic violence in API communities and reflect on the path to ensuring safety.

[CLOSED] Protect Survivors: Reject the AHCA

Date added: May 5, 2017

Victims of domestic and sexual violence need access to health care.

Hair Cuttery Donates More Than 81,000 Haircuts to Victims of Domestic Violence

Date added: May 5, 2017

This year’s May Share-A-Haircut program marks the fourth year the salon and the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) have partnered to spread awareness of domestic violence and offer survivors a free haircut.