Become a voice against violence and sustain our mission to end domestic violence. Together, we can create a world where families live in peace and safety:
To all survivors: How, when, where, and with whom you share your story is your choice. Whether you're sharing
#WhyIDidntReport
- or not - we stand with you - today. and. every. single. day. 💜
For individuals experiencing domestic violence, the
#coronavirus
(
#COVID19
) public health situation can expose additional dangers. NNEDV has compiled guidance and resources for shelters and programs and we'll continue to update it:
As we celebrate
#Juneteenth
, we keep in mind the work that must still be done to achieve real equity and how integral this is to achieving our mission.
(Love this 💯 reminder from
@YaraShahidi
at
@USOWomen
's
#USOW2018
!)
Join
@NTFSDV
, Angelina Jolie, and Senate sponsors of the upcoming Violence Against Women Act (
#VAWA
) reauthorization for a policy day of action!
➡️ Virtual Rally (1/19 at 12:15 ET):
➡️ Twitter Storm Toolkit (1/19 at 1:00 ET):
Abusers often use guns to intimidate, harm, and kill partners in order to maintain power and control over them. NNEDV is proud to
#WearOrange
and support
@everytown
as we move closer to realizing a future free from this and all gun violence. Learn more:
🚨 BREAKING 🚨 The Victims of Crime Act
#VOCAFix
has PASSED UNANIMOUSLY in the Senate and heads to
@POTUS
for his signature! The bill secures billions in funding for victim services and reflects bipartisan support for survivors, advocates, and programs:
"The Violence Against Women Act (
#VAWA
) reauthorization gives survivors greater access to safety, justice, and services. We're grateful to Senate and House leadership and our bipartisan champions for its passage." -
@DebVagins
, NNEDV President & CEO
More:
We
#WearOrange
for survivors. 🧡
Did you know that access to firearms increases risk of domestic violence homicide by 500%? We demand change.
#Safety4Survivors
Thank you
@SenatorLeahy
for your ongoing leadership, your survivor-centered approach, and for recognizing the impact of the pandemic on survivors and advocates
Today, on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we ask you to
#WearOrange
to bring attention to the deadly intersection of racism, white supremacy, & gun violence in America, where Black people are 10x more likely to die by gun homicide than white people:
When survivors & abusers are forced to be in close proximity, abusers may take advantage of an already stressful situation to gain more control. Learn from our friends at
@ndvh
about how survivors can stay safe during the
#coronavirus
(
#COVID19
) pandemic:
Today we are marching to support survivors of color and calling for an end to violence against Black women and girls. Learn more about systemic barriers to safety for Black women: |
#M4BW
#BlackWomenRise
#MarchForBlackWomen
This
#VAWA18
reauthorization bill would guarantee victims the right to seek help from law enforcement without fear of eviction, and protect DV survivors from housing discrimination. We urge Congress to protect survivors by passing this lifesaving legislation!
#VAWA4ALL
We believe survivors. 💙 Today, we're wearing jeans to support
#DenimDay
with
@PeaceOvrViolnce
.
There is no excuse for sexual violence.
There is *never* an "invitation" to rape.
More:
Victim blaming must stop. Support, trust, &
#BelieveSurvivors
. Instead of second-guessing their experiences, rightfully place responsibility on abusers and perpetrators to end abuse. Domestic violence is rooted in power & control: |
#31n31
#DVAM2018
Today, we welcome the introduction of the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act of 2019 and urge Congress to expand access to safety and justice for *all* survivors.
#VAWA4ALL
#VAWA19
#Safety4Survivors
Domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness. No survivor should ever be forced to stay with an abuser to keep a roof over their head. Learn more about the connection between DV and homelessness and available resources:
#Every1KnowsSome1
#DVAM
"Girls between 16 and 19 experience the highest rates of domestic violence, and this age group is the one that most marriage laws fail to address." via
@TeenVogue
@tahirihjustice
“The rape kit backlog is the most shocking demonstration of how we regard these crimes. You can’t change or fix what happened to one person. What you can change is what might happen to someone else.” -
@Mariska
We call on all those working with survivors around the globe to ensure that their policies & practices create an atmosphere that ensures LGBTQ survivors have meaningful access to their services and are supported in their journey to safety. ❤️
#PrideMonth
#Pride2018
#Pride
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Similar to other forms of domestic abuse, dating violence is characterized by a pattern of abuse that is used to gain and exert power and control over a partner.
#teenDVmonth
#TDVAM2018
NNEDV celebrates the House passage of
#VAWA21
and urges swift passage in the Senate to ensure survivors have the support they need in these challenging times and beyond. Read more:
#VAWA4ALL
#VAWA19
passes the House! Thank you to all Members of Congress who voted to pass this critical, life-saving legislation. Now it moves on to the Senate, and our message remains the same: no rollbacks. Fully reauthorize this VAWA!
TOMORROW! Join
@NTFSDV
, Angelina Jolie, and Senate sponsors of the upcoming Violence Against Women Act (
#VAWA
) reauthorization for a day of action!
➡️ Virtual Rally (1/19 @ 12:15 ET):
➡️ Twitter Storm Toolkit (1/19 @ 1:00 ET):
.
@FINALLEVEL
says
#NOMORE
. It's up to all of us to teach the next generation about safe, healthy relationships so we can end domestic and sexual violence. Join us to support
@NOMOREorg
and NO MORE Week 2020:
#ChangeHappensHere
Big Little Lies reminds that gender-based violence can happen to anyone. There are Madelines, Celestes, and Janes in every community. 1 in 3 women will experience domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking in their lifetime. We all have the power to change that statistic.
.
@Mariska
says
#NOMORE
. Domestic and sexual violence doesn't just happen; it's always a choice that someone makes. And victims and survivors are never "asking for it." Join us to support
@NOMOREorg
and NO MORE Week 2020:
#ChangeHappensHere
"Passing [the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2022] is one of the most important votes that Senators will cast this year." - Angelina Jolie
#VAWA
#VAWA22
#VAWA4ALL
Watch live ⬇️
"This bipartisan Violence Against Women Act (
#VAWA
) reauthorization includes groundbreaking provisions to strengthen and modernize the law, toward the goal of ensuring all victims are served and supported." -
@DebVagins
, NNEDV President & CEO
Read more:
"We have the opportunity to pass a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) that better protects victims of abuse. Contact your Senator and ask them to reauthorize
#VAWA
for the sake of families across our country." - Angelina Jolie
#VAWA22
#VAWA4ALL
Tune in:
Transgender survivors are disproportionately impacted by violence & experience increased barriers to safety when seeking supports from police, hospitals, or shelters.
It’s the first day of our favorite month of the year: Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜 This year’s
#DVAM
theme is
#Every1KnowsSome1
and we want YOU to follow along, join the conversation, and commit to
#EndDV
with us this month and beyond:
Call your Senator NOW and tell them to cosponsor the Violence Against Women Act (
#VAWA
) reauthorization. Survivors have waited long enough.
And don't forget to join us for a Twitter storm in five minutes. Grab sample tweets here:
#VAWA22
#VAWA4ALL
A1. It is important to have an intersectional lens when it comes to addressing domestic violence because until all of us are safe, none of us are safe. We must work together to dismantle systems of oppression and work toward
#Safety4Survivors
.
#WWV18
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 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.
#endVAW
#16Days
We commend
@Uber
on the release of its U.S. Safety Report. Sexual assault is vastly underreported, and this is a groundbreaking step in raising awareness and encouraging survivors to share their stories.
#Safety4Survivors
"It's really hard to see someone so close to you go through something like this."
@DCC_AmyL
's purple stars on her
#MyCauseMyBoots
are to bring awareness to domestic violence in honor of her close family friend who is a survivor.
#DomesticViolenceAwareness
#EndDV
Cheers to the advocates who do incredible work every day. 🧡 All survivors deserve resources and support, but it can be especially tough for young people to identify abuse and reach out for help. Check out our friends at
@loveisrespect
for more info.
#TDVAM
Domestic and sexual violence advocates give a great deal of paid and unpaid labor to this movement. They've been on the front lines since
#COVID19
began and aren't always recognized for their essential work. This
#LaborDay
, tag a local org to thank them for all they do. 💜
“While I was in (rehab), I found out most of women in there were battered and beaten and abused verbally and sexually in huge numbers. It was like seven out of 10, eight out of 10.” -Steven Tyler
LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic violence deserve access to resources that honor their identities and experiences. This
#PrideMonth
, we'll be sharing info to help survivors access support and to help us all build safer communities. 🌈 More from
@womenslaw
:
Every time Congress has reauthorized VAWA, they have strengthened it to improve protections and access to safety and justice for all survivors.
#VAWA19
continues our progress to protect ALL survivors.
#VAWA4ALL
#HR1585
“Law schools that aren’t infusing internet law into every subject are not preparing students for the present. It’s not enough to just have a class called internet law. It needs to be worked into all courses.” -
@cagoldberglaw
#TechSafety
Women and girls of color in the United States are impacted daily by institutional racism ingrained in our systems - education, criminal legal, healthcare, and others. Today we march for equity at the
#MarchForBlackWomen
. Learn more ➡️ |
#M4BW
Victims' lives are on the line and we have no time to waste. The Senate must bring the
#VOCAFix
bill to the floor for a vote immediately. Join us for a Victims of Crime Act (
#VOCA
) Day of Action next Wednesday, 7/14:
Today is
#WorldMentalHealthDay
. Survivors deserve access to healthcare and benefits throughout their healing. We are on the front line advocating for empowering and accessible healthcare policy for survivors: |
#31n31
#DVAM2018
All survivors heal in their own way. Whether a survivor decides to share their story (or not), their decision and method of healing must be respected and supported. Learn about how to support survivors in a trauma-informed way: |
#31n31
#DVAM2018
April is
#SAAM
!
@nsvrc
reminds us that sexual harassment, assault, and abuse can happen anywhere, including online. We can practice digital consent, intervene when we see harm, and ensure online spaces are safe. Learn more:
#SAAM21
#SAAMWeCanBuild