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Victory for Safety: SCOTUS Holds Firearms Ban for Reckless Domestic Violence
“Today’s decision is a victory for safety and justice. Survivors often face untold and undocumented fear, control, and abuse. When an incident of abuse leads to a conviction, we have to take it seriously and recognize it is likely part of a pattern,” - Kim Gandy, President and CEO of NNEDV
Date added: June 27, 2016Five for Five: Know More, Do More
Through this year’s #DVcounts Census, we learned that while nearly 72,000 victims were served, there were also 12,197 unmet requests for services. Does this make you as angry as it makes us? Here are 5 ways you can get involved and help end domestic violence today.
Date added: June 23, 20165 Ways Technology Can Have a Legal Impact on Survivors of Domestic Violence
Though there are concerns over privacy and security, technology can also have a positive impact for survivors of domestic violence. Technology can increase the ability for victims to access information and resources, communicate with family and friends, and receive services.
Date added: June 21, 2016Standing #WithRefugees on World Refugee Day
NNEDV is an ally in the effort to stem the tide of aggressive deportation policies that send vulnerable women and children back to the threat domestic violence, sexual assault, and even death.
Date added: June 20, 2016The Good, The Bad, The Legacy: Feminism and Father’s Day
This Sunday, June 19th, we celebrate Father’s Day. Much like Mother’s Day, this day of observation can stir up emotions ranging from joy to anger to celebration to sorrow.
Date added: June 19, 2016NNEDV Stands with API Survivors on API HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
NNEDV stands with API survivors and continues to advocate on behalf of HIV positive survivors through our Positively Safe program.
Date added: May 19, 2016Standing in Solidarity with the LGBTQ Community on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
May 17th is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia day and the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) joins other anti-violence groups in supporting the safety of the LGBTQ community and opposing initiatives and policies that place members of the LGBTQ community in danger.
Date added: May 17, 2016Women & Girls of Color: Stepping into the Spotlight
NNEDV recently joined crucial conversations about how women and girls of color in the United States are disproportionately impacted by institutional racism. Two events were held on Thursday, April 29 to address the extent of these issues and how to empower women and girls of color.
Date added: May 11, 2016Hair Cuttery Donates 55,000 Haircuts to Victims of Domestic Violence Nationwide
Hair Cuttery, the largest family-owned and operated chain of hair salons in the country, announced the donation of 55,000 haircuts to benefit survivors of domestic violence. Partnering for the past three iterations of the May Share-A-Haircut program, Hair Cuttery and NNEDV have donated 166,000 free haircuts valued at $3.65 million since 2014.
Date added: May 9, 2016Honor Motherhood through #MyMom1Word and #MiMamá1Palabra
This Sunday May 8, 2016, we celebrate Mother’s Day. Moms have an incredible impact on our lives. To honor the amazing women who have helped shape and impact each of our lives, we have a challenge for you: describe your mom in just one word and share it with us on social media using #MyMom1Word and #MiMamá1Palabra.
Date added: May 2, 2016