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State and U.S. Territorial Coalitions
NNEDV represents the 56 state and U.S. territorial coalitions against domestic violence: state-wide and territory-wide leaders in efforts to end domestic violence.
Date added: January 14, 2016NNEDV Coalition Regions
NNEDV’s full list of U.S. State & Territorial Coalitions provides direct links to individual coalition websites. New England Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Mid-Atlantic Delaware District of Columbia Maryland New Jersey New York Pennsylvania West Virginia Gulf States Alabama Florida Louisiana Mississippi Puerto Rico Texas Virgin Islands Southern States Arkansas Georgia Kentucky North Carolina […]
Date added: January 14, 2016Tech Safety Blog
Learn more about the ways that technology can be used to increase survivors' safety and the ways that it can be used to abuse, harass, or harm victims from our Tech Safety Blog.
Date added: January 14, 2016New Research Uncovers Racial Bias in Media Coverage of Celebrity Domestic Violence
When the media blames the victim or makes excuses for the violence, as evident in its treatment of white celebrity perpetrators, it skews our collective perspective of domestic violence, its causes, and its devastating consequences – in addition to further entrenching racism, sexism, and classism.
Date added: January 13, 2016The White House Blog: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Today marks the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. From its humble origins in 1981 as a Day of Unity, this month has become a time to celebrate survivors, congratulate advocates, empower victims, and mourn the deaths of those lost to domestic violence. Around the country, communities are coming together this month to hold vigils, […]
Date added: January 13, 2016Each Day, Three Women Die because of Domestic Violence
During a visit home a few years ago, an old friend of my mother’s dropped by. As we talked, the conversation turned to her poor health. “It’s the stress, you know,” she said. “Stress can take such a toll on your body. I never really recovered after my daughter passed away.” “What happened?” I asked. […]
Date added: January 13, 2016OVW Director’s Message: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
This message was originally posted on OVW’s website: Over the past year, we have continued to witness improvements in responses to domestic violence in communities across the country. We have seen the development of specialized domestic violence law enforcement units and prosecution programs, programs that meet the needs of underserved communities, and programs that target […]
Date added: January 13, 2016Stand Up for Victims – Pass VAWA Now
I was 10 years old the first time I saw a man hit a woman. It was a beautiful summer afternoon and I was playing in my yard. I heard yelling and looked up to see my neighbor’s husband dragging her out of her house by her hair. I don’t remember what he was yelling […]
Date added: January 13, 2016Increasing Dollars for Domestic Violence
How Companies Can Do Right for Women and Girls As corporations expand their philanthropic giving, an epidemic that affects millions of American women is being pushed further out of sight. Domestic violence threatens the security of entire families and communities—and all too often costs women their safety and their lives. The economic toll exacted by […]
Date added: January 13, 2016NNEDV Partners With Abine to Protect Online Privacy
NNEDV has partnered with Abine, Inc., the leading online privacy company, to support domestic violence victims in their need to protect their private information. This partnership will benefit NNEDV’s members, employees, partners and affiliated domestic violence organizations across the country, and will provide discounted and enhanced services along with access to specially-created information and tutorials […]
Date added: January 13, 2016