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Yet Another Domestic Violence Victim Punished for Self-Defense
Marissa Alexander, a Florida woman and mother of three, has faced injustice after injustice. First at the hands of her abusive, estranged husband and then from Florida’s criminal justice system.
Date added: November 26, 2014Recognizing International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Individuals who are abused and violated can feel incredibly alone, isolated, and without hope. Today, we stand in solidarity with survivors, advocates, and activists across the globe in shining a light on this hidden violence and giving voice to the silenced.
Date added: November 25, 2014NNEDV Announces Winner of the 2014 DREAM Award, Kristi VanAudenhove
The DREAM Award is named in honor of Diane Reese, an advocate and leader whose legacy continues to shape and inform our collective vision of a world in which gendered violence no longer exists. At this year’s Coalition Roundtable Conference in Portland, OR, NNEDV announced the winner of this prestigious award: Kristi VanAudenhove, Executive Director at the Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance.
Date added: November 10, 2014New Resources to Support DV Survivors Living with HIV!
NNEDV's Positively Safe program is excited to share a NEW resource developed by our partners at the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, Creating a Culture of Acceptance: Abuse, HIV, and Women in Shelter eLearning Module.
Date added: November 5, 2014Spread the Word About the Link Between HIV & DV!
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness month, NNEDV is using the week of October 27th - 31st to highlight the link between DV & HIV.
Date added: October 28, 2014Your Voices for Domestic Violence Awareness on the Football Field
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.
Date added: October 22, 2014Join the Discussion on Domestic Violence & HIV/AIDS on Twitter
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.
Date added: October 21, 2014NNEDV Urges the U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold Conviction of Domestic Abusers’ Online Threats
“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.”
Date added: October 20, 2014Creator of StealthGenie, Stalking App, Arrested
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.
Date added: October 15, 2014NNEDV Calls for FVPSA Promise to be Fulfilled on 30th Anniversary
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.
Date added: October 9, 2014