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Join The Resolve Today
NNEDV is proud to work with coalitions and advocates to center the needs survivors and ensure survivors and domestic violence programs have a voice on Capitol Hill. We need your help to continue advocating for policies that empower survivors. Join us today and sign up for The Resolve. Sign up now to get updates on our […]
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Urge the Senate to vote YES on VOCA Fix bill and vote NO on the “Toomey Amendment”
Catastrophic Cuts to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund Jeopardize Victim Safety and Stability VOCA funding is in extreme jeopardy. Deposits into the Crime Victims Fund (CVF) have dropped dramatically in the last several years leading to substantial cuts to the VOCA victim assistance grants. Now victim services organizations are facing budget cuts, staff […]
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Urge the House of Representatives to pass the VAWA Reauthorization Act of 2021
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is up for reauthorization. Urge Congress to pass VAWA now!
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Urge Congress to Fix VOCA Now
Catastrophic Cuts to the Victims of Crime Act Fund Jeopardize Victim Safety and Stability Survivors are navigating the pandemic, economic hardship, and domestic violence simultaneously. Local victim services agencies are there to help – but they too are facing the consequences of the economic downturn. The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), the largest source of […]
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We Need a COVID-19 Relief Package That Meets Survivors’ Needs
Congress MUST pass a COVID-19 relief package that includes not only economic support for unemployed, underemployed, and low-income families but also funding and policies specifically addressing the unique needs of survivors.
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Urge the Senate to pass the next COVID-19 relief package
Urge Congress to act now to pass a COVID-19 relief package that addresses the housing, economic, and physical and mental health needs of survivors of domestic and sexual violence and the advocates that serve them.
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Urge Congress to Address the Needs of Survivors During COVID-19
COVID-19 continues to severely impact survivors of violence and Communities of Color. Join us in urging the Senate to address the needs of survivors.
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Call on Congress to Take Action for Survivors
Join the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and our partners for a Day of Action TODAY to tell Congress to take immediate action to help survivors during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Urge Congress to Address the Needs of Survivors During COVID-19
While NNEDV commends Congress for taking steps to protect survivors in the CARES Act, serious gaps for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors remain. Urge Congress to take action today!
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Act Now to Urge Congress to Address the Needs of Survivors During COVID-19
Congress is now working on another emergency bill to address the pandemic. Thank you for taking action to support the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Your action pushed Members of Congress to pass this urgently needed relief package. Thank your Member of Congress today and urge them to provide additional emergency […]
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Urge the Senate to Pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act – CLOSED
The Act will help survivors who face economic hardships exacerbated by the coronavirus crisis. Now the Senate must pass this bill.
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Welcome Deborah J. Vagins as NNEDV’s Next President and CEO
Listen to Deborah’s Welcome Message: : Help us welcome Deborah by supporting our work in 2020: Donate Now and stay updated on how we are making an impact in 2020: Join NNEDV
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Urge the Senate to Pass S. 2843 – CLOSED
Urge your Senators to swiftly pass S. 2843 in order to reauthorize and expand a VAWA for ALL survivors!
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We Need a #VAWA4ALL – CLOSED
Urge your Senators to swiftly pass a companion to H.R. 1585 in order to reauthorize and expand a VAWA for ALL survivors!
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Urge the Senate to Pass VAWA – CLOSED
Act now and urge your Senators to swiftly pass a companion to H.R. 1585 to finalize the law.
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VOTE Yes on VAWA This Week – CLOSED
Join us today and urge your Representatives to vote YES on this critical legislation!
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Reauthorize VAWA Now – CLOSED
VAWA is the heart of our nation’s response to domestic violence and sexual assault, and must be reauthorized promptly. In its 25-year history, VAWA has transformed how we think about domestic and sexual violence and how our systems respond to survivors.
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Urge Congress: Prevent Future Shutdowns, Protect Survivors – CLOSED
Join us in urging Congress to prevent a future shutdown, and to pass a budget without funding a border wall that will harm immigrant survivors seeking safety and refuge.
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Tell the Senate: End the Shutdown, Protect Survivors – CLOSED
Join us in urging Congress to reopen the government and stand strong against funding for a border wall. Act now!
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Tell Congress: Co-Sponsor Lifesaving Legislation Today! – CLOSED
Join us now and urge Congress to co-sponsor and pass the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act!
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Petition Your Senators to Reject Judge Brett Kavanaugh – CLOSED
The Senate is poised to vote imminently on nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, even though the FBI investigation was extremely limited in scope and time.
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Tell Senate: Halt Confirmation Until Fair Investigation – CLOSED
The reports of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, are serious and alarming. The individuals shaping our laws should be held to the highest standard.
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Tell Congress: Vote NO on Immigration Bills that Harm Domestic Violence Victims – CLOSED
Contact your members of Congress NOW and urge them to vote NO on bills that harm domestic violence victims, restrict legal immigration, and limit protections for vulnerable children.
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Tell Congress: Prioritize Funding for Eliminating Domestic Violence – CLOSED
Join us now and urge Congress to prioritize eliminating domestic violence as they are submitting their funding requests now.
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Tell Congress: Protect Our Nation’s Progress on Domestic Violence – CLOSED
Ask Congress to support robust investments in federal programs that prevent and end domestic and sexual violence, and reject cuts to these critical lifesaving programs .
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Tell Congress: We Must Keep Firearms Away from Abusers – CLOSED
Join us in calling on Congress to pass the Fix NICS Act and oppose the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.
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Tell Congress: Keep Firearms Away from Dangerous Abusers – CLOSED
The House may soon vote on a bill that would make it frighteningly easy for abusers to legally carry concealed firearms into other states when stalking their victims. Concealed carry reciprocity (CCR) would make it far easier for abusers to threaten, harass, and kill their intimate partners with firearms.
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The Senate Budget Proposal Will Harm Survivors – CLOSED
Lack of financial resources is already an enormous barrier to safety and security for victims of domestic violence. Reductions in any of these critical programs will be devastating for survivors’ safety and security. Tell the Senate to Reject this Budget Proposal!
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Healthcare Fatigue? Survivors Are Counting on You. – CLOSED
Congress is serious about its last-ditch effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) with legislation sponsored by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Graham-Cassidy is worse than previous bills.
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ACT NOW: Tell Congress Pass the DREAM Act – CLOSED
The Trump Administration has announced that it will end the Deferred Action for Child Arrivals (DACA) program, which provides work permits to undocumented immigrants who were brought into the United States as children.
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Tell the Senate: Protect Healthcare For Survivors – CLOSED
Join us in urging the Senate to keep the current health care law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and protect healthcare for survivors.
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Tell the Senate: Protect Our Healthcare – CLOSED
Join us in urging the Senate to keep the current health care law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and protect healthcare for survivors.
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Protect Survivors: Reject the AHCA – CLOSED
Victims of domestic and sexual violence need access to health care.
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Tell Congress: Protect Our Nation’s Progress on Domestic Violence – CLOSED
Ask Congress to support robust investments in federal programs that prevent and end domestic and sexual violence, and reject cuts to these critical lifesaving programs.
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Ask Congress to Support Lifesaving Programs for Victims – CLOSED
We need to ensure that their funding priorities continue to invest in VAWA, FVPSA and VOCA – three essential programs that serve survivors of domestic violence.
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Preserve Health and Safety for Survivors: Vote No to the AHCA – CLOSED
The American Health Care Act would strip many domestic violence victims of benefits.
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Ask Congress to Reject Budget Cuts and Support Robust Funding for Survivors Now – CLOSED
Join us in calling on Congress to reject the proposed budget cuts and support robust investments in programs that prevent and end domestic and sexual violence.
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Violence Against Women Act Funding is Under Threat – CLOSED
Funding to end violence against women is in jeopardy.
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Action: Preserve Health and Safety for Survivors – CLOSED
Urge your Members of Congress to show their support for survivors by maintaining the ACA
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Tell Congress: Ending Violence Can’t Wait! – CLOSED
Tell Congress: Ending Violence Can’t Wait!
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Ask Congress to Keep Firearms Away from Dangerous Abusers – CLOSED
Ask Congress to Keep Firearms Away from Dangerous Abusers
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Ask Congress to Sign On To Funding ‘Dear Colleagues’ Now – CLOSED
Some of our strongest allies on the Hill are advocating for robust funding for lifesaving federal programs by circulating “Dear Colleague” letters to the House and Senate Appropriations Committee Members.
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Urgent Action: Tax Credits for Vulnerable Victims at Risk – CLOSED
Congress is considering legislation to extend more than 50 tax breaks primarily for corporations.
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Tell Congress to Take Action to End Gun Violence – CLOSED
One of the most significant threats to victims of domestic violence is a perpetrator’s access to firearms.
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Urge NASCAR to take a stand! – CLOSED
NASCAR recently reversed their decision to suspend driver Kurt Busch, who was indefinitely suspended after an Order of Protection from Abuse was issued against him.
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Support Increased Funding for Domestic Violence Programs – CLOSED
Victims and their children need emergency shelter, crisis intervention, protection orders, legal advice, advocacy, and other supportive services. At their most vulnerable time – leaving a violent situation, seeking help – it is unacceptable that victims of abuse are turned away from programs because they are underfunded. Please join us in calling on Congress to […]
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Urge NFL Teams to Wear Purple this October! – CLOSED
September 4, 2014 – Join us in asking the NFL to harness their power to shine a light on domestic violence by adding your name to the petition today.
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Support the Paycheck Fairness Act – CLOSED
April 7, 2014 – Join NNEDV in calling on the Senate to close the pay gap – for all women, and for survivors of violence, who need fair pay to achieve economic security.
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Tell Congress to Fund the Services Survivors Need – CLOSED
February 11, 2014 – Congress needs to hear from you: domestic violence programs must have the resources they need to provide victims with support, safety, and life-saving services.
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Support Justice For Military Survivors – CLOSED
February 11, 2014 – Join NNEDV in calling on Congress to address the outrageous epidemic of military sexual assault by supporting the Military Justice Improvement Act (MJIA).
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Sequestration Endangers Women – CLOSED
July 1, 2013 – After years of budget cuts, domestic and sexual violence programs have been forced to reduce services and victims are feeling the impact. The Congressionally-mandated sequester cuts are now taking effect, further decimating the resources that victims need to escape and heal from violence and abuse.
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Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation Passes Senate! The House is Next – CLOSED
June 27, 2013 – the Senate has passed S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act; now we look toward the House of Representatives to join them with similar legislation.
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Support Legislation That Keeps Guns Out of the Hands of Abusers – CLOSED
April 17, 2013 – The U.S. Senate will likely vote on background checks legislation sometime during the next two weeks and NNEDV needs your help letting our elected officials know this legislation is a critical step in protecting victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking from gun violence.
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Urge Your Senators to Vote YES on the Harkin Amendment – CLOSED
March 13, 2013 – As early as today, the Senate will vote on a funding bill that covers the full function of the federal government for fiscal year 2013. Senator Harkin (D-IA) has introduced an amendment to the funding bill that will increase funding for domestic violence shelters and the National Domestic Violence Hotline by $6.6 million.
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Thank Your Representatives for Supporting Victims – CLOSED
March 1, 2013 – Yesterday, the House voted to pass a strong, inclusive, and bipartisan VAWA by a vote of 286-138! The bill is now heading to the President’s desk for signature.
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House Vote on VAWA is Taking Place Today – CLOSED
February 28, 2013 – Your calls are working. Yesterday, your calls ensured that the House passed the rule to vote on VAWA by an overwhelming majority. Though the House introduced a substitute VAWA bill last week, they may vote on the bipartisan Senate bill today.
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Urge Your Represenstatives to Vote “No” on House VAWA Bill – CLOSED
February 26, 2013 – The U.S. Senate passed a strong, bipartisan bill to renew the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) on February 12, 2013. Unfortunately, the substitute bill introduced by House leadership on Friday, February 22, 2013 fails to adequately support victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and it leaves out a number of critical provisions that are needed to ensure that victims have access to much-needed services and support.
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Breaking News: House May Vote on Bipartisan Senate VAWA Bill – CLOSED
February 27, 2013 – Your calls are working. Though the House introduced a substitute VAWA bill last week, they may vote on the bipartisan Senate bill tomorrow. This is a critical time to use your voice and support the bipartisan Senate bill!
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Urge your Representatives to Support VAWA – CLOSED
February 15, 2013 – Early this week, theSenate passed VAWA by an overwhelming, bipartisan majority (78-22)! Now we must turn to the U.S. House of Representatives to make sure that they move swiftly to pass a strong, bipartisan VAWA that safely and effectively meets the needs of all victims.
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Thank Your Senators for Supporting Victims – CLOSED
February 13, 2013 – On Tuesday, February 12, 2013, the Senate passed a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) by a vote of 78-22.
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VAWA Vote in the Senate TODAY! – CLOSED
February 11, 2013 – The Senate vote to reauthorize VAWA, S. 47, is happening this afternoon! Please call your Senators now, and urge them to vote yes on S. 47, without harmful amendments.
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Urge your Senators to Co-Sponsor VAWA – CLOSED
January 29, 2013 – Thanks to the hard work of advocates across the country, the Senate’s VAWA bill (S. 47) already has 49 additional co-sponsors. Our goal is to get 60 co-sponsors by January 31st so that VAWA can move to the Senate floor for a bipartisan victory – and we need your help!
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Invite Congress to Participate in the National Day of Service – CLOSED
January 14, 2013 – As part of Inauguration Week, the President and First Lady have called on Americans across the country to participate in the National Day of Service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, January 19th. Encourage your Members of Congress to honor this day and survivors!
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Urgent Action Needed on VAWA Tribal Provisions – CLOSED
December 6, 2012 – In past few days, there has been real progress in talks with Senate and House leadership about passing a final VAWA now. However, Republican House leadership is still resistant to including tribal provisions that would protect countless Native women from the brutal violence they face every day.
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National Day of Action: Pass VAWA Now! – CLOSED
November 9, 2012 – This is our final opportunity to push for VAWA reauthorization before this Congress is done. There is so much at stake and too much to lose.
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Take Part in the National Day of Action for VAWA – CLOSED
June 25, 2012 – Let’s send a national unified message to Congress to pass a strong, bipartisan VAWA that safely and effectively meets the needs of all victims.
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HR 4970 Passed by the House – CLOSED
May 17, 2012 – Thank you for your extraordinary advocacy around VAWA’s reauthorization and your work to defeat H.R. 4970, a bill that moves backward on VAWA reauthorization. Although the bill passed in the House (222 to 205) it was a divided and very close vote.
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HR 4970 Still Weakens VAWA – Tell your Representative to Vote No! – CLOSED
May 16, 2012 – We must tell our Representatives that we strongly oppose HR 4970. The vote will take place today, so call your Representatives now.
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Tell your Representative to Vote No on HR 4970 – CLOSED
May 11, 2012 – On Tuesday, the House Judiciary Committee marked up and passed H.R. 4970, a bill that would weaken the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Victim advocates have grave concerns about this legislation which contains changes to current law that will endanger many victims and excludes protections for specific victims.
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VAWA is Being Considered in the House this Week! – CLOSED
May 7, 2012 – Please call your U.S. Representative TODAY to express strong opposition to the Cantor-Adams version of the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization (H.R. 4970) that was introduced April 27, 2012.
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Call your Representative Today! – CLOSED
May 2, 2012 – The House of Representatives’ Judiciary Committee will be considering the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) next week! Please call your U.S. Representative today to express strong opposition to the Cantor-Adams version of the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization (H.R. 4970) that was introduced last week.
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Urge Your Senators to Co-Sponsor VAWA – CLOSED
November 30, 2011 – The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is due for reauthorization. What’s most important now is to get Senators excited about VAWA and to get their support for the bill.
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Urge Your Senators to Oppose the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Amendment – CLOSED
October 18, 2011 – A dangerous firearms bill, Concealed Carry Reciprocity, will be brought for a vote in the Senate this week, possibly as early as this afternoon. This legislation would weaken some states’ concealed firearm regulations and significantly compromise the safety of domestic violence victims in communities across the nation.
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Call your Senators Today to Make VAWA and FVPSA Funding a Priority – CLOSED
June 7, 2011 – This will be a challenging budget year, and Members of Congress need to hear from their constituents that federal funding for domestic and sexual violence programs saves lives in their communities.
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Call your Representatives to make VAWA and FVPSA funding a priority – CLOSED
May 11, 2011 – With FY ‘11 successfully behind us, it’s time to turn our attention to FY 2012. This will be a challenging budget year and Members of Congress need to hear from their constituents that federal funding for domestic and sexual violence programs saves lives in their communities!
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Preserve Funding for Lifesaving Victim Services – CLOSED
February 7, 2011 – Congress has been operating on a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR), which funds all federal programs at last year’s funding levels. The CR will expire in March, so the House of Representatives is now working on proposed funding levels for all programs through the end of this fiscal year. Congress needs to hear that domestic violence and sexual assault programs are important to their constituents!
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Senate Appropriators Pass 8% Increase for Shelter Funding – CLOSED
August 5, 2010 – On July 29, 2010, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee passed the Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS) funding bill which funds the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), the National Domestic Violence Hotline, the Rape Prevention and Education Programs and other violence against women programs.
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