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Meet the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Date added: March 25, 2016

Through this regular feature, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) will be introducing you to our member coalitions. This month, learn more about the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence (RICADV)...

We Let White Celeb Domestic Violence Offenders Off the Hook Far More Than Their Black Counterparts

Date added: March 25, 2016

Over on AlterNet, new research reveals harmful racial bias in the coverage and reporting of celebrity domestic violence. NNEDV President Kim Gandy is quoted explaining how this is harmful to victims and perpetuates destructive stereotypes: “Racial bias in the media coverage of celebrity domestic violence perpetuates myths about abuse, and can also negatively impact the […]

Sexualized, Submissive Stereotypes of Asian Women Lead to Staggering Rates of Violence

Date added: March 21, 2016

As an Asian American woman, all too often, I see Asian women being sidelined in conversations surrounding issues that affect women of color.

Honoring National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Date added: March 20, 2016

Today, March 20th, marks National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Native women are victims of domestic and sexual violence at a higher rate than the rest of the population, increasing their chance of becoming HIV-positive.

Thank Susan for Suffrage this Women’s History Month

Date added: March 18, 2016

March is Women’s History Month, a necessary awareness-raising month as the fight for equality continues. At the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), we are celebrating Women’s History Month by honoring Susan B. Anthony, one of the founding mothers of our nation’s feminist movement.

Honoring National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Date added: March 10, 2016

The intersection of domestic violence and HIV/AIDS is particularly fraught; silence and stigma often keep victims of both in the shadows. Victims of abuse who are living with HIV also often encounter bias, discrimination, and disenfranchisement. It is crucial to join together to better serve these individuals.

[CLOSED] Ask Congress to Sign On To Funding ‘Dear Colleagues’ Now

Date added: March 10, 2016

Some of our strongest allies on the Hill are advocating for robust funding for lifesaving federal programs by circulating “Dear Colleague” letters to the House and Senate Appropriations Committee Members.

Fighting for Women’s Safety this International Women’s Day

Date added: March 8, 2016

Just last week, two Argentinian women were brutally murdered while vacationing in Ecuador. While we celebrate International Women’s Day, we also remember the victims, like these young women, and so many others, who have lost their lives due to domestic and sexual violence.

Weekend Bloodshed Must Be Met with Action

Date added: February 29, 2016

Over the weekend, domestic violence perpetrators used firearms to murder wives, children, co-workers, bystanders, and a newly sworn-in police officer in high profile cases across the country.

10th Annual Census of Shelters Shows the Need for Domestic Violence Services is Growing

Date added: February 24, 2016

Victims and their children are the ones who suffer the consequences when services are not available, and often have no choice but to return to the abuse.