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Letter to My Teenage Self: Brave Enough to Dream

Date added: February 25, 2017

My advice to you, is to keep dreaming – those dreams are going to set you free.

Housing Legislation will Help More Victims Find Safe Housing Options

Date added: February 24, 2017

Advocates and survivors consistently identify housing as a primary need. NNEDV works to increase awareness of survivors’ housing needs and to help improve system-wide access for victims and survivors.

Letter to My Teenage Self: Dreaming of Justice and the Freedom to Speak

Date added: February 23, 2017

You should, without a doubt, understand what it means to be the “rose that grew from concrete.” But how will you bloom, if you do not speak?

Honoring the Legacy of Shirley Chisholm this President’s Day

Date added: February 20, 2017

Shirley Chisholm was a woman ahead of her time. In the 1960’s and 70’s, Chisholm challenged the status quo that perpetuated violence against women.

NNEDV condemns ICE detention of immigrant victim of domestic violence

Date added: February 16, 2017

NNEDV joins allies across the country in calling on the federal government to swiftly condemn ICE’s action in this case. Without swift condemnation from the Administration, this case may set a dangerous precedent and further silence and marginalize victims of violence.

Connecting the Dots: Reproductive Abuse and Coercion in the Context of Domestic Violence

Date added: February 14, 2017

Reproductive justice can only be achieved when all people have the social, political, and economic power to make decisions about their own health, bodies, and sexuality.

NNEDV’s #EmpowermentPlaylist: To Express, Heal, and Empower

Date added: February 11, 2017

With artists such as Gloria Gaynor, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Nina Simone, John Legend, and Sara Bareilles, just to name a few, our #EmpowermentPlaylist can be a powerful tool for social change, healing, and creative expression.

&Me: Spotlighting Patricia Medina and Chatty Patty DC

Date added: February 8, 2017

"I live at the intersection of being Black and being a woman. It’s hard to feel safe in any space. If I woke up this morning and gender-based violence was completely eradicated, I would focus on racial injustices."

Complex Justice: Recognizing Racism, Sexism, and the Fight for Equality

Date added: February 6, 2017

During Black History Month, NNEDV reaffirms its commitment to center survivors of color and their many experiences. Domestic violence affects us all, and together, we must dismantle the many intersectional systemic oppressions, such as racism and sexism, that continue to present barriers to safety for all survivors.

Take a Stand for Safety during the Super Bowl with Lady Gaga

Date added: February 4, 2017

After disclosing that she is a survivor of sexual assault, Lady Gaga has been an avid advocate for survivors everywhere. NNEDV shares her passion for equality. We believe this can be achieved by holding abusers accountable and by lifting up survivors’ experiences, which include many facets and intersections, such as mental health.