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[CLOSED] Urge NASCAR to take a stand!

Date added: April 7, 2015

NASCAR recently reversed their decision to suspend driver Kurt Busch, who was indefinitely suspended after an Order of Protection from Abuse was issued against him.

An Open Letter to NASCAR

Date added: April 6, 2015

We find it troubling that just a few weeks after NASCAR suspended Mr. Busch the organization, without explanation, changed its position. It is important to note that the protective order issued by the Delaware court, which served as the basis for your original decision, still remains in place today — in other words: nothing changed legally, yet NASCAR walked away from its stance against domestic violence.

NNEDV Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April

Date added: April 1, 2015

We recognize the hard work done every day by the dedicated staff and volunteers at sexual assault centers around the country and at dual programs that serve both domestic violence and sexual assault victims.

NNEDV Praises Facebook for Banning Nonconsensual Pornography

Date added: March 21, 2015

On Monday, Facebook re-released their rules for community standards and, for the first time, will actively ban nonconsensual pornography (also referred to as “revenge porn”).

Making Global Change

Date added: March 19, 2015

Though NNEDV primarily works in the United States, we are concerned with the epidemic of violence against women everywhere.

Understanding the Complexities of Relocation for Survivors of Domestic Violence

Date added: March 16, 2015

Through our Relocation Counseling and Identity Protection Technical Assistance Project (a partnership with Greater Boston Legal Services), NNEDV helps advocates, attorneys, and other social service providers work with survivors who need to relocate safely.

NNEDV Applauds Twitter for Taking a Stand Against Abuse

Date added: March 11, 2015

Earlier today, Twitter updated their Rules on threats and abuse to prohibit users from posting “intimate photos or videos that were taken or distributed without the subject’s consent.” For many survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, the nonconsensual posting of intimate images or videos is a common and devastating tactic of abuse.

Women, HIV/AIDS, and Domestic Violence

Date added: March 10, 2015

Today marks National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Gender-based violence – supported by bias, discrimination, and disenfranchisement – lies at the center of the intersection between HIV/AIDS and abuse. Abusers use physical and sexual violence to control their partners.

It’s Time to “Make it Happen,” End Domestic Violence

Date added: March 7, 2015

There has been a groundswell of support for ending domestic violence and sexual assault this past year. President Obama, domestic violence survivor Brooke Axtell, and pop star Katy Perry appeared at the Grammys to speak out. The first-ever anti-domestic violence and sexual assault PSA aired during the 2015 Super Bowl, which set records for viewership. Professional sports associations in America (including the NFL, MLB, and WWE) made significant first steps toward addressing domestic violence and sexual assault in the workplace.

New Report Offers “A Glimpse From the Field”

Date added: March 6, 2015

In today’s increasingly interconnected and mobile world, technology has become a necessity – whether it’s applying for a job, managing your to-do list, or keeping in touch, technology is usually involved. This level of connectivity, coupled with the necessity and availability of technology, unfortunately poses risks as technology can also be misused by abusers to stalk, harass, and harm.