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NNEDV Helps Spread Awareness about Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is the abuse of “an older person either within a relationship where there is an expectation of trust and/or when an older person is targeted based on age or disability.”
Date added: June 14, 2015NNEDV celebrates Pride Month 2015
The domestic violence movement has been, and will always be, aligned with the LGBT movement. At its core, the movement to end domestic violence is anti-oppression work, and NNEDV continues to embrace this by fighting sexism, racism, homophobia, and all other forms of oppression.
Date added: June 12, 2015WomensLaw Educating Survivors on Laws Relevant to the Threat of “Revenge Porn”
The threat of “revenge porn,” or the posting of intimate material (photos, video, etc.) without the consent of the person portrayed, is an increasingly common worry for victims and survivors of domestic violence.
Date added: June 9, 2015Announcing the 9th Annual #DVcounts Census
“According to the CDC, 10,773 babies are born each day in America,” said Kim Gandy, NNEDV President and CEO. “Contrasting this heartwarming number is the devastating 10,871 unmet requests for help, shelter, counseling, and services from victims in just one day across the United States. We can and must fund these local shelters and hotlines so they are not turning even one survivor away.”
Date added: June 8, 2015Advocates from Over 40 States Descend on Capitol Hill to Call for Funding and Legislation to Address Domestic Violence
Our theme this year, "Be a Voice," encapsulates NNEDV's mission. These passionate and committed advocates and survivors will be voices for peace and safety and against violence, degradation and abuse.
Date added: June 2, 2015NNEDV Disappointed in Supreme Court Opinion, though Hopeful the Lower Court Will Hold Abuser Accountable for Online Threats
Threats play a central role in domestic abuse and is a core tactic that many abusers employ. Threats cause devastating harm to victims, including fear, anxiety, loss of sleep, and disruption, regardless of whether the abuser intended to threaten or only intended to vent or to make a joke.
Date added: June 1, 2015Standing for Gun Violence Awareness on June 2
Julianne Moore, Russell Simmons, Patti Smith, Aasif Mandvi, Sarah Silverman, Michael Stipe, Alyssa Milano, Padma Lakshmi, Perez Hilton, Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio, Mike Bloomberg, Governor Cuomo, and more than 60 Mayors Nationwide to "Wear Orange" on National Gun Violence Awareness Day June 2, 2015
Date added: May 31, 2015Don’t Reward Floyd Mayweather’s Abuse
Please join us by saying "no." Don't pay to watch an event that will reward Mayweather with even greater wealth and further endorse his criminal behavior. It's time we all do our part to stop domestic violence.
Date added: April 29, 2015WomensLaw Reports Some States Addressing Sexual Assault and Custody through Legislation
Laws and court procedures can be difficult to comprehend under the best of circumstances. When the stakes are particularly high, survivors of violence are often alone in trying to make sense of the law and protect themselves and their children.
Date added: April 28, 2015In Honor of Mother’s Day, Share What Motherhood Means to You through #MyMom1Word
Sunday May 10, 2015, is Mother’s Day. Moms have an incredible impact on our lives because moms are the best. They’re patient, they’re smart, and they’re awesome.
Date added: April 28, 2015