Following OJ Simpson's passing, The Hotline acknowledges the significant media coverage. We encourage those impacted to practice self care and reach out to The Hotline if they need support. You are not alone.

To read the full statement: bit.ly/3PVLQzW

The National Domestic Violence Hotline celebrates the new background check rule issued today! Read more: bit.ly/4cPuePV

#FirearmSafety #ProtectingSurvivors

The Hotline and BWJP have partnered to conduct a survey to learn more about survivor experiences with firearms & gender-based violence. This survey is important to help develop policies & resources for survivors. Take the survey today: bit.ly/3VqElVb

Your body is yours, and whether it’s the first time or the hundredth time, whether it’s a hook up, a committed relationship or even a marriage, you are never obligated to give consent even if you have done so in the past.

#SAAM #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth

The Hotline and BWJP have partnered to conduct a survey to learn more about survivor experiences with firearms & gender-based violence. This survey is important to help develop policies & resources for survivors. Take the survey today: bit.ly/3VqElVb

Our advocates are here to listen without judgement and help you begin to address what’s going on in your relationship. Free and available 24/7.

📲 CALL: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It's an opportunity to educate and raise awareness about sexual assault. Join us this month as we bring awareness to the intersection of domestic violence and sexual abuse and how you can take a stand within your community!

#SAAM

2024 National Conference on Domestic Violence early bird registration is NOW OPEN!🎉 Get ready to learn, connect, & collaborate! Reserve your seat now! To register: bit.ly/3vzuYb7

#ReclaimHope #ChampionChange #DVConference24

Violence against people with disabilities is not recognized by society to be a significant problem, and the needs of survivors are often ignored. The Hotline is committed to making resources more available and inclusive for survivors with disabilities.

#DisabilityAwarenessMonth

What is the U.S. v. Rahimi case about? It's crucial to understand the important intersection of domestic violence and firearm possession. We're closely monitoring developments to ensure survivor safety remains a top priority 💜

#USvRahimi #FirearmViolence

Yesterday, survivors from our National Speakers Bureau joined a listening session, hosted by the The White House to share their first hand accounts of the impact of gun-related domestic violence. Thank you The White HouseGPC and @vp for giving a space for survivor voices to be heard!

Today, White House Gender Policy Council, OGVP, and the Office of Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a listening session with survivors on guns and domestic violence. Domestic violence and gun violence are often fatally interconnected. 1/2 whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

On March 26th, the Supreme Court will hear a case regarding mifepristone, a common & safe at-home abortion medication. The Hotline, stands with survivors, advocating for their right to reproductive healthcare, including safe and legal abortion. Learn more.

The Hotline is conducting a survey to learn about survivor experiences with firearms and gender-based violence. Firearms can be used as tools to threaten, coerce, or harm a survivor of intimate partner violence. Take the survey: bit.ly/3VqElVb

#GunViolenceAwareness

Many people living in domestic violence and people who have left their abusers experience trauma triggers related to what they saw, heard, smelled, or touched, during abusive attacks. Learn more: bit.ly/3MZPuHS

#TraumaTriggers #PTSD #DomesticViolenceAwareness

Reproductive coercion is a form of power and control because one partner takes away reproductive health decisions from the other. You ALWAYS have the right to make your own decisions regarding your reproductive choices. For help, visit: bit.ly/3k3wE6P

#DVAwareness

Join us at the 2024 National Conference on Domestic Violence in Chicago! Your sponsorship supports survivors, advocates, and innovation. 💜 For sponsorship opportunities, visit: bit.ly/43m8OFU

#DVConference2024

Remember, you are there to support your loved one, not to rescue or save them. Domestic violence is extremely complex and someone in a position to support a survivor can play a crucial role in empowering them to stay safe or even leave for good. 💜

#SupportingSurvivors

Today, March 13th, we answered our 7 millionth call. We could not have imagined 28 years ago the millions of people who would reach out for support, validation, care, and safety. This day is a somber reminder of how pervasive domestic violence is.

#IAm7Million

On #EqualPayDay , let's remember that the gender wage gap isn't just a statistic, it's a barrier to economic independence, impacting women's ability to leave abusive situations. The ender wage gap must close in order to reduce the number of women facing domestic abuse.

#EndDV