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Domestic Violence: a Public Problem and a Public Health Concern
Domestic violence is a pervasive, insidious, and life-threatening crime. While it is often regarded as a private, family matter—this is a misguided notion. It is time to prioritize survivors’ needs for a number of reasons—one of which is the devastating public health crisis that domestic violence presents.
Date added: April 7, 2016Technology Summit 2016 Registration Open
Please join us for an exciting 3-day conference centering on the intersection of technology and domestic violence. Covering a wide range of technology-related issues that will be helpful to advocates, law enforcement, and legal professionals who work with survivors of abuse. National experts on these issues will be presenting, sharing their knowledge and expertise. We look forward to seeing you there!
Date added: April 5, 2016More Resources Needed to Help Domestic Violence Victims Regain Financial Independence
New data finds that nearly 400 domestic violence programs reported financial assistance as a significant unmet need in 2015.
Date added: March 31, 201616 Days of Activism & 16 Ways to Get Involved
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign to raise awareness and generate action to end violence against women and girls in communities around the world. Here are 16 ways to get involved and make a difference on social media.
Date added: March 29, 2016Meet the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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)...
Date added: March 25, 2016We Let White Celeb Domestic Violence Offenders Off the Hook Far More Than Their Black Counterparts
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 […]
Date added: March 25, 2016Sexualized, Submissive Stereotypes of Asian Women Lead to Staggering Rates of Violence
As an Asian American woman, all too often, I see Asian women being sidelined in conversations surrounding issues that affect women of color.
Date added: March 21, 2016Honoring National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
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.
Date added: March 20, 2016Thank Susan for Suffrage this Women’s History Month
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.
Date added: March 18, 2016Honoring National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
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.
Date added: March 10, 2016