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Newsletter Archive

Date added: January 13, 2016

NNEDV periodically sends out action alerts, the latest news on vital federal legislation that impacts survivors of domestic violence, and other updates about domestic violence and the work of the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV). Access our newsletter archive here and make sure to sign up to receive future newsletters:

Reader with a Cause

Date added: January 13, 2016

The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) book club, Reader with a Cause, provides a platform for readers to discuss equality, empowerment, and violence against women as it appears in contemporary books. Since many of today’s most popular books raise issues that are connected to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating abuse, and stalking, we […]

Raise Awareness and Get Involved

Date added: January 13, 2016

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) Domestic violence thrives when we are silent; but if we take a stand and work together, we can end domestic violence. Throughout the month of October, help NNEDV to raise awareness about domestic violence and join in our efforts to end violence.  Here is what you can […]

NNEDV Welcomes Executive Action on Gun Violence

Date added: January 5, 2016

The deadly intersection of firearms and domestic violence is clear and well-documented. To prevent fatal violence against women, our nation needs to ensure communities have the resources to help victims of domestic abuse.

Commemorating National Stalking Awareness Month: January 2016

Date added: January 1, 2016

Each year in the United States, 7.5 million people are stalked. Of that number, 61% of female victims and 44% of male victims are stalked by a current or former intimate partner.

Celebrating NNEDV’s 25th Anniversary with 25 Ways NNEDV Makes a Difference

Date added: December 25, 2015

Over the past 25 years, NNEDV has helped ensure that millions of survivors find the assistance and support they need. We have helped shape the way the United States responds to domestic violence, and work to make domestic violence a national priority for policymakers, high profile businesses, and the general public.

Palin Plays Politics with Dangerous Analogy

Date added: December 22, 2015

Comments such as those made by Sarah Palin make these appalling crimes seem inconsequential. Using domestic violence as a metaphor is an outrage to the victims who endure these crimes – especially those who have died from them – and their families.

3rd World Conference of Women’s Shelters Strikes Gold

Date added: December 21, 2015

The 3rd WCWS was held from November 3-6, 2015 in The Hague, Netherlands. Hosted by the Foundation of Women's Shelters in the Netherlands and its partners – NNEDV was honored to both present and participate as part of a large U.S. delegation.

FY 2016 Funding Bill Includes Record Investments to Address Violence Against Women

Date added: December 18, 2015

Today the U.S. Congress passed the omnibus Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Funding bill with record investments in programs that address domestic and sexual violence, including the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) fund, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA).

#RefugeesWelcome at NNEDV

Date added: December 16, 2015

Recent calls to suspend, delay, or defund refugee resettlement programs for those fleeing violence in Syria and Iraq undermine our commitment to protect women and children from terror and abuse.