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Spread the Word About the Link Between HIV & DV!

Date added: October 28, 2014

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness month, NNEDV is using the week of October 27th - 31st to highlight the link between DV & HIV.

Your Voices for Domestic Violence Awareness on the Football Field

Date added: October 22, 2014

Earlier this year, more than 2,200 people signed our petition for NFL players to wear purple during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Though the NFL will not be joining us in wearing purple this year, our efforts have helped to lead the NFL to air powerful public service announcements and create internal policies that address domestic violence -- a significant step toward making real change.

Join the Discussion on Domestic Violence & HIV/AIDS on Twitter

Date added: October 21, 2014

Did you know that women are three times more likely to die of AIDS or AIDS-related illnesses than men? Join us today, Tuesday Oct. 21st, at 3:00pm (EST) for a critical conversation about how violence keeps women living with HIV from accessing the services they need to stay healthy and how the domestic violence and HIV/AIDS fields can work together to eliminate this barrier.

NNEDV Urges the U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold Conviction of Domestic Abusers’ Online Threats

Date added: October 20, 2014

“A threat is a threat, whether it is made online or offline,” said Kim Gandy, President and CEO of NNEDV. “Victims of domestic violence, for whom threats are often accompanied by other types of violence, take all threats seriously.”

Creator of StealthGenie, Stalking App, Arrested

Date added: October 15, 2014

A couple weeks ago, Hammad Akbar, the creator of StealthGenie, a mobile application that allows someone to spy on another person’s cellphone, was arrested by the FBI. He was arrested on charges of conspiracy, sales of surreptitious interception devices, and advertising a surreptitious interception device. Advertised as a way to keep an eye on cheating spouses, monitor teenage children, and employers, anyone can download and install StealthGenie to monitor all activities on a cell phone.

NNEDV Calls for FVPSA Promise to be Fulfilled on 30th Anniversary

Date added: October 9, 2014

October 9, 2014, marks the 30th anniversary of the federal government's first response to domestic violence, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). FVPSA-funded programs are the foundation of our nation's response to adult and child victims of domestic violence. Over 2,000 local domestic violence agencies rely on FVPSA-funding to keep their doors open to hundreds of thousands of victims seeking safety each year.

NFL Misses Opportunity to Go Purple

Date added: October 8, 2014

Mounting pressure on the NFL to “get it right”, including our petition for players to wear purple during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, has resulted in the NFL airing powerful public service announcements and creating internal policies that address domestic violence.

‘Chefs Take a Stand’ 2014 – Menu Sneak Peek!

Date added: October 6, 2014

The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is once again partnering with DC's top women chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the 30th anniversaries of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) through Chefs Take a Stand.

UP4 Probiotics Partners with the National Network to End Domestic Violence

Date added: October 2, 2014

UP4 Probiotics (http://up4probiotics.com/) will be donating a portion of their sales of UP4 WOMEN’S probiotic to the National Network to End Domestic Violence during the month of October.

Week of Action 2014

Date added: October 1, 2014

Join NNEDV October 20 through 24, 2014, for the National Week of Action!