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My #1Thing is Transformative Twitter Chat

Ending DV requires the collective power of individuals, institutions, and systems, each whose “one thing” adds a valuable component to transforming our communities. Join us on October 24th to share your #1Thing!

National DVAM 2018 Activities

The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence commemorates Domestic Violence Awareness Month by offering the opportunity to mourn, celebrate, and connect with survivors and advocates from across the country. Click here to learn about all of our DVAM 2018 activities!

Prevention Tool of the Week

Small moments can make a big impact on children’s lives. ICADV's Small Moments campaign promotes the importance of establishing safe, nurturing relationships and environments for children to prevent DV.

My #1Thing Podcast Series

NRCDV is proud to offer "My #1Thing," a new 4-part series for DVAM. Each Thursday in October, we will feature the stories from advocates, survivors, and other community members who are working to end gender-based violence.

DVAM 2018 Awareness Highlights: Voter Engagement and Participation

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we're talking about the importance of civic engagement and highlighting the connections between how we vote and the policies that impact survivors’ lives. Check out our October blog post to learn more!

TA Question of the Month

How does an investment in building strong, healthy communities benefit survivors of intimate partner violence?

Being surrounded by strong community, including neighbors one interacts with and cares about, can provide a buffer against experiences and consequences of IPV. With this in mind, how can neighbors and advocates together help bolster these strong spaces of social support for survivors?

Latest Advocacy News

Recent news coverage on various issues related to gender based violence.

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

PreventIPV Fall 2018 Newsletter: #1Thing for DVAM

Friday, October 12, 2018

Alaska Natives to Congress: Expand Violence Against Women Act

Democratic congressional nominee Ayanna Pressley embraced Bridget Schaaff, a federal policy fellow with the National LGTBQ Task Force

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Experts in violence prevention say transgender law protects people, doesn’t endanger women

National Awareness Initiatives

Learn more about national efforts to raise awareness about gender based violence throughout the year including: National Stalking Awareness Month (January), Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month (February), Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April), and Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October).