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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

NCADV Releases 2020 Remember My Name

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) released its 2020 "Remember My Name" today, marking the 27th addition to the collection. The poster's release coincides with Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in October. This year's image was designed by NCADV and can be downloaded from the NCADV website. The 2020 Remember My Name includes the names, ages, and states of 226 victims killed by domestic violence abusers last year as well as an additional 36 victi... Read More

Posted by Lynn Brewer at Tuesday, October 26, 2021

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

NCADV’s Work and What We Do

Over the past forty-three years, NCADV’s work has centered the most pressing needs of domestic violence victims and the advocates who serve them. Since our beginning, evolutions in NCADV’s mission and leadership along with the formation of other critical national organizations working to eliminate domestic violence has led to advancements in our focus. This blog post, which is the second in a series, will take a closer look at NCADV’s work and what we do currently. By the ti... Read More

Posted by Lynn Brewer at Wednesday, October 6, 2021

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Thursday, September 6, 2018

NCADV Announces Campaign and Toolkit for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)

Inspired by the #MeToo movement, NCADV is introducing a similar concept focused on domestic violence. This movement will help debunk common myths about domestic violence. In an effort to destigmatize domestic violence, and as a reflection of our mission to amplify the voices of domestic violence survivors, we have implemented the #SurvivorSpeaks hashtag. #MeToo shows us that cultural and social change is obtainable when the conversation is made accessible to all. Our hope is that #SurvivorSp... Read More

Posted by Lynn Brewer at Thursday, September 6, 2018

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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

NCADV and the Brady Campaign Testify on the Critical Intersection of Domestic Violence and Firearms During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Today marks the end of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Brady Campaign and Center to Prevent Gun Violence have focused on educating policy makers and the public about the deadly mix of domestic violence and firearms, and policy solutions that can be enacted to address this issue and save lives. These efforts culminated last week at a Congressional fied hearing where leaders of both organizations testified about the scope ... Read More

Posted by Lynn Brewer at Tuesday, October 31, 2017

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Thursday, October 26, 2017

NCADV Releases Two Commemorative Posters

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) is officially releasing its 2016 "Remember My Name" poster as well as an "Anniversary" poster celebrating the 30th anniversary of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). The release of the posters in October coincides with DVAM. Both posters were designed by Denver graphic designer Alyssa Auerbach and can be purchased from the NCADV website. The 2016 Remember My Name poster includes the names, ages, and states of ... Read More

Posted by Lynn Brewer at Thursday, October 26, 2017

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