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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

NCADV Commends Congress for Including Important Improvements for Survivors in the NDAA

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) commends Congress for including important provisions in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to improve survivor access to safety and justice. These critical changes are responsive to the recommendations made by the Independent Commission on Sexual Assault, led by former White House Advisor on Gender-Based Violence, Lynn Rosenthal, and supported by President Joe Biden and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. They ha... Read More
Posted by Lynn Brewer-Muse at Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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Thursday, October 28, 2021

NCADV Applauds Release of Build Back Better Act Framework, Concerned Critical Support to DV Survivors Stripped from Plan

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) applauds the release of a framework for the Build Back Better Act (BBB), but we are also disappointed that critical support to survivors of domestic violence were stripped from the framework of the plan. The BBB makes historic investments in education, housing, healthcare, food security, climate change prevention and mitigation, and community violence intervention. It also includes critical provisions to provide documented status to mil... Read More
Posted by Lynn Brewer-Muse at Thursday, October 28, 2021
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Thursday, July 1, 2021

NCADV Statement on VOCA Fix's Failure to Pass in Senate by Unanimous Consent

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) applauds Senator Durbin for his commitment to enacting the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021 (VOCA fix), as well as Senators Murkowski, Shaheen, and Leahy, all of whom have spoken on the Senate floor and/or in a committee hearing in support of “the VOCA fix.” We appreciate Senator Durbin’s two attempts to pass the VOCA fix by unanimous consent, a process that allows a bill to pass without a floor v... Read More
Posted by Lynn Brewer-Muse at Thursday, July 1, 2021
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Thursday, January 28, 2021

Action Alert: Tell Congress to Pass a COVID Package That Meets Needs of DV Survivors

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. In previous COVID-19 relief packages, Congress provided no relief funding for survivors of sexual assault, for community-based culturally-specific organizations serving survivors in Communities of Color who are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, or for tribal victi... Read More
Posted by Lynn Brewer-Muse at Thursday, January 28, 2021
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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

NCADV Disappointed VOCA Fix to Prevent Funding Cuts NOT Included in Funding Bill

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) is extremely disappointed that, despite bipartisan, bicameral support and constituent pressure, Members of Congress chose not to include a provision to prevent dramatic cuts to non-taxpayer funded Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants in the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY’21) funding bill. If it had passed, this provision would have addressed historically low deposits into VOCA’s Crime Victims Fund (CVF) by redirecting monetary settlemen... Read More
Posted by Lynn Brewer-Muse at Tuesday, December 29, 2020
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Thursday, December 10, 2020

Top 5 News Stories for NCADV in 2020

NCADV is looking back on 2020 and reflecting on what the year has brought us -- the good and the bad. We're here to share with you the top news stories that we've experienced this year along with our constituents.  #5 Most Read News Story for NCADV in 2020 NCADV Stands Against Oppression NCADV stands against oppression. NCADV stands against oppression in the home and against oppression as state-sanctioned violence. NCADV stands against police brutality.  #4 Most Rea... Read More
Posted by Lynn Brewer-Muse at Thursday, December 10, 2020
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Thursday, December 3, 2020

Urgent Action Alert: Tell Congress "Don't Cut $1.1 Billion from Victim Service Grants!"

The Senate recently released its appropriations bills, and the bill that funds the Department of Justice contains a MASSIVE 40% cut to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) release. This is on top of a 25% cut the prior year. All told, if the Senate gets its way, VOCA victim service grants will have been cut 81% from FY’18 levels. The situation is dire! The reason for this huge cut is that the non-taxpayer-funded pool of money VOCA grants are pulled from (the Crime Victims Fund) is running d... Read More
Posted by Lynn Brewer-Muse at Thursday, December 3, 2020
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Wednesday, October 21, 2020

ACTION ALERT: Prevent CATASTROPHIC Cuts to Victim Service Grants

On October 19th, Members of Congress received letter urging Congress to take immediate action to prevent devastating cuts to federal funding for victim service programs through the Victims of Crime Act (“VOCA”), including programs serving victims and survivors of child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, trafficking, drunk driving, assault, homicide, and other crimes. The letter also urges Congress to increase federal support to help states compensate crime victims for costs... Read More
Posted by Lynn Brewer-Muse at Wednesday, October 21, 2020
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Monday, August 31, 2020

Action Alert: Day of Action Planned for September 9th

On SEPTEMBER 9, we are holding a day of action to tell Congress and the White House that they have ignored the needs of survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic for far too long. They MUST pass a COVID-19 relief package that includes not only economic supports for unemployed, underemployed, and low-income families but also funding and policies specifically addressing the unique needs of survivors. In previous COVID-19 relief packages, Congress and the White House have provided NOTHING for surv... Read More
Posted by Lynn Brewer-Muse at Monday, August 31, 2020
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Monday, July 27, 2020

ACTION ALERT: Don't Let Congress Ignore Survivors!

As the House, Senate, and White House prepare to negotiate the next and likely final COVID-19 supplemental funding package, we have an important message for them - they cannot ignore the needs of survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence! Congress has provided trillions of dollars in supplemental funding to respond to the COVID-19 emergency, but they have provided NOTHING for survivors of sexual assault, for community-based culturally-specific organizations serving survivors in Comm... Read More
Posted by Lynn Brewer-Muse at Monday, July 27, 2020
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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Action Alert: Tell Congress to Address Survivors' Needs in Next COVID-19 Response Package

Right now, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault are at great risk.  Act now to urge Congress to address the urgent and emerging needs of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors and the programs that serve them during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and resulting disruptions.  The House of Representatives is finalizing its phase four COVID-19 response package. It is critical that this package meets the needs of victims, survivors, and everyday... Read More
Posted by Lynn Brewer-Muse at Wednesday, May 6, 2020
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Monday, April 20, 2020

Action Alert: Contact Congress and Tell Them to Address Survivors' Needs in Next COVID-19 Stimulus Package

Right now, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault are at great risk.  Act now to urge Congress to address the urgent and emerging needs of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors and the programs that serve them during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and resulting disruptions.  Congress is currently working on a phase four stimulus package. It is critical that this package meets the needs of victims, survivors, and everyday people. We have circ... Read More
Posted by Lynn Brewer-Muse at Monday, April 20, 2020
Action Alert Congress COVID-19 domestic violence survivor stimulus package

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Action Alert: Organizational Sign-on Letter to Congress

As domestic violence and sexual assault programs and community-based organizations adjust to new service provision, many programs are experiencing an increase in requests for services. Simultaneously, many programs are facing a decrease in donations due to widespread economic fears. As Congress negotiates a phase four COVID-19 supplemental appropriations package, the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (NTF) is leading an organizational sign-on letter to encourage Congress... Read More
Posted by Lynn Brewer-Muse at Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Action Alert Congress COVID-19 domestic violence survivor signon lettter stimulus package

Thursday, March 26, 2020

NCADV Applauds Congress for Meeting Needs of Victims and Survivors Impacted by COVID-19

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) applauds Congress for taking an important step toward meeting the needs of victims and survivors impacted by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Last night, the Senate passed S.3548, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the bipartisan compromise phase three COVID-19 stimulus package. The House is expected to pass it as soon as tomorrow. The CARES Act provides important supports for vulnerable people, ... Read More
Posted by Lynn Brewer-Muse at Thursday, March 26, 2020
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Monday, March 23, 2020

Action Alert: Congress Must Act Now to Protect Victims and Survivors, Funding for Programs that Serve Them

COVID-19 is disrupting the lives of millions of people in America. Schools and workplaces are closing, people are being laid off, and the people who are hardest hit are the people who are already experiencing financial instability. Victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence are particularly vulnerable, because they often face significant economic hardship as a result of the violence committed against them. This vulnerability is compounded by the fact that economic instability and u... Read More
Posted by Lynn Brewer-Muse at Monday, March 23, 2020
Action Alert Congress coronavirus COVID-19

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

NCADV Encourages Congress, President to Reach Bipartisan Funding Deal

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) encourages Congress, the President and his Administration to reach a clean bipartisan deal to fund the federal government until the end of the fiscal year, which is September 30th, 2019. Last week’s continuing resolution which ended the partial government shutdown only funds the impacted parts of government until February 15th. If Congress and the Administration do not reach a deal by then, the federal government would once again ... Read More
Posted by Lynn Brewer-Muse at Tuesday, January 29, 2019
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Thursday, March 22, 2018

NCADV Applauds Congress for Including Fix NICS in Omnibus Bill

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence applauds Congress for including the Fix NICS Act of 2017 in the fiscal year 2018 omnibus spending package! NCADV is proud to have been involved with bill from the beginning, leading the negotiations with other stakeholders such as law enforcement and prosecutors, and engaging with Congressional leadership offices to advocate for the inclusion of Fix NICS in the omnibus. This lifesaving bipartisan legislation will ensure that domestic violence c... Read More
Posted by Lynn Brewer-Muse at Thursday, March 22, 2018
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Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Let Congress Know You Oppose the TCJA!

Action Alert : Contact Your Members of Congress TODAY! Congress Talks About Tax Cuts. What They Really Mean are Cuts to Crucial Programs for Victims and Survivors!    WHAT'S HAPPENING IN CONGRESS RIGHT NOW Congress will soon consider the so-called 'Tax Cuts and Jobs Act' (TCJA) bill to 'simplify' the tax code. Sounds good, right? What they are not telling you is that, according to both the Tax Policy Center and the Center for Budget Policy Prio... Read More
Posted by Lynn Brewer-Muse at Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Action Alert Congress Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Thursday, December 7, 2017

NCADV Disappointed by HR 38 Vote

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) is deeply disappointed by yesterday's vote in the House of Representatives to make it easier for domestic abusers to stalk their victims across state lines.  H.R.38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 (CCR), undermines states' ability to regulate who can carry loaded, concealed weapons within their borders.  This legislation forces states to recognize all out-of-state concealed carry permits, including from st... Read More
Posted by Lynn Brewer-Muse at Thursday, December 7, 2017
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Friday, November 17, 2017

Tell Congress to Pass the Bipartisan Fix NICS Act

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN CONGRESS RIGHT NOW The mass shooting in Sutherland Springs was a preventable tragedy. The shooter was legally prohibited from possessing a firearm, but he still passed a background check due to poor record keeping!   After years of inaction, it’s time for Congress to pass meaningful legislation to keep guns out of the hands of abusers. The gun rights activists  have said time and time again that we need to fix the National Instant Criminal Back... Read More
Posted by Lynn Brewer-Muse at Friday, November 17, 2017
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