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[CLOSED] Tell Congress to Take Action to End Gun Violence
One of the most significant threats to victims of domestic violence is a perpetrator’s access to firearms.
Date added: September 9, 2015NNEDV Condemns LA Sheriff’s Advice as ‘Dangerous, Irresponsible’
The system failed Monica Butler Johnson. It wasn’t her job to arrest, detain, prosecute, or try the man who abused her. Survivors of domestic violence want to stop the abuse, and although the accused perpetrator had recently been arrested for serious domestic violence, he had already been released, and then had then violated the terms of his release. He should not have been on the street to hurt her again.
Date added: August 13, 2015Financial Abuse and Empowerment
Learn more about the impact of financial abuse on survivors of domestic violence.
Date added: August 11, 2015Join the Network behind the Network
As a non-profit organization, we rely on support from caring individuals and corporations to sustain our life-saving work.
Date added: August 10, 2015New ‘App Safety Center’ Helps Victims, Advocates Navigate Smartphone Apps
The App Safety Center provides tips, information, and resources for the safe development and use of smartphone apps addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, harassment, and stalking.
Date added: August 4, 2015Ending Online Abuse, One Byte at a Time
Our annual Technology Summit is a truly unique opportunity for advocates and law enforcement to learn from and interact directly with technology experts.
Date added: July 27, 2015Media Misses Frighteningly Common Connection Mass Killings have to Domestic Violence Perpetration
In order to work towards preventing these mass murders, we need to first name the underlying reality of domestic violence. Perpetrators haven’t snapped from a specific "family dispute" – they are continuing their reign of terror and control. They are carrying out their plans, often clearly stated, to kill their partners and families.
Date added: July 24, 2015NNEDV Welcomes Legislation that Addresses Domestic Violence Homicides
Nearly 25 states have already closed these dangerous gaps in federal legislation which allow abusers freedom to access their firearms, and it is time that federal law follows suit. This legislation builds upon the successes of the Violence Against Women Act and demonstrates a continued commitment to survivors of domestic and dating violence, stalking and sexual abuse.
Date added: July 21, 2015Chefs Take a Stand 2015
Chefs Take a Stand is an exclusive event featuring DC’s hottest chefs & mixologists. This year we are celebrating NNEDV’s 25th anniversary and kicking-off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s back by popular demand! Chefs Take a Stand will return to Carnegie Library on October 1, 2015. This one-of-a-kind, intimate soiree combines three ingredients Washingtonians simply can’t pass up: […]
Date added: July 14, 2015Mission + Vision
NNEDV is a social change organization dedicated to creating a social, political, and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists. Learn more about our vision for a better future.
Date added: July 5, 2015