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Violence Against Women Act
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) creates and supports comprehensive, cost-effective responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. Since its enactment in 1994, VAWA programs have dramatically improved federal, tribal, state, and local responses to these crimes.
Date added: September 19, 2014Family Violence Prevention and Services Act
The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) supports lifesaving services for victims of domestic violence and their children. First authorized in 1984, FVPSA is the only federal funding source dedicated to domestic violence shelters and programs.
Date added: September 18, 2014Victims of Crime Act
The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund was created by Congress in 1984 to provide federal support to state and local programs that assist victims of crime. VOCA uses non-taxpayer money from the Crime Victims Fund (CVF) for programs that serve victims of crime, including state-formula victim assistance grants.
Date added: September 18, 2014Policies to Prevent Domestic Violence Homicides
Every day in the United States, women are killed or severely injured due to the lethal combination of domestic violence abusers and guns. When abusers have access to firearms, not only women’s safety, but their very lives, are in danger.
Date added: September 18, 2014Immigration Policy
Immigrant victims of domestic violence – whether documented or undocumented – face a number of barriers when seeking safety and justice. While VAWA has taken steps to improve assistance to and services for immigrant victims of domestic violence, other federal immigration policies often drive victims further into the shadows.
Date added: September 18, 2014Policies Impacting Children, Youth, & Young Adults
Young people are affected by dating and domestic violence as both victims and witnesses. Victim service providers who primarily serve adults often lack the resources and expertise to address the unique needs of young people. However, policy solutions fostering prevention and intervention efforts can provide invaluable education and services for young people.
Date added: September 18, 2014NNEDV, DOL Host Webinar on Domestic Violence in the Workplace
September 18, 2014 - Last week, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), the Women's Bureau and the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) convened a webinar to address intimate partner violence at work.
Date added: September 18, 2014Behind Elevator Doors – It’s Time for All Men to Stand Up Against Domestic Violence
September 11, 2014 - Behind closed doors. Even elevator doors. That’s where domestic violence usually occurs. We are disturbed by its aftermath—the bruising, black eyes, broken bones—but not enough to take real action as a team, a league, or even a nation.
Date added: September 11, 2014The Annual ‘Domestic Violence Counts’ Census Starts TODAY!
September 10, 2014 - Today, NNEDV is working in partnership with all 56 state and territory coalitions to conduct an unduplicated count of adults and children who seek services from U.S. domestic violence shelter programs during a single 24-hour survey period.
Date added: September 10, 2014Thwarting Tech-savvy Abusers and Empowering Survivors of Violence through Technology in Australia
September 8, 2014 - National Network Launches Innovative Program Harnessing Technology to End Domestic Violence in Australia
Date added: September 8, 2014