We provide innovative training, resources, and support to advocates, policymakers, and communities in every U.S. state and territory to prevent and respond to domestic violence.
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We pair the world’s largest online library on domestic violence, innovative trainings, and customized support to ensure that communities nationwide gain information, tools, and advocacy power when they need it most. Our resources are leveraged by:
resources on VAWnet, the largest online library on domestic violence in the world
materials shared during Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2025
an average of annual users who leverage our evidence-based DV resources
people trained, including advocates, allied professionals, survivors, and the general public
Crafting survivor-centered policies and equipping decision makers with data driven strategies that turn legislation into real world protection. We lead advocacy and change through a policy agenda that:
Providing personalized support and live and on-demand training opportunities.
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“Thank you so much for speaking with my students. I’m in awe of your ability to synthesize such complicated ideas so that people not familiar with the workings of policy can understand them.”
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“The response received was exceptionally thorough and very prompt. I was so impressed with the detail and consideration!”
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“It’s so helpful to understand how we can better serve survivors in ways that are truly survivor-driven and low-barrier.”
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“The service was above and beyond excellence; I was greeted by name which means a lot to me.”
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“I want our whole team to be as inspired to remove barriers as I am feeling right now – I want us to feel like there are an abundance of resources that we can give to those in our care.”
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“As a community midwife, I knew very little about the warning signs, barriers, and lack of resources someone might be up against when in an IPV situation… before the training, I worry that I would have done harm in a disclosure situation. After the training, I feel like I’m equipped to avoid harming someone and […]
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“I was beyond encouraged with the amount of resources that I was provided, as well as the feedback I was getting in regards to the project that we are completing.”
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“NRCDV is actively doing the much-needed ground work to reduce harm and stigma, and make a difference in the communities that we are a part of. In community, avanzamos juntos!”
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“The presenters were very knowledgeable, spoke of real life experiences, provided guidance based on those experiences. WONDERFUL!!”
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“We appreciate the longstanding partnership we’ve had with NRCDV, and value the important work they do to respond to and prevent domestic violence. Our resource centers work together to unite prevention and advocacy to build a future where all individuals and communities are free from sexual and domestic violence.”
Operating the largest online library on domestic violence in the world and translating cutting-edge findings into practical tools for every community. Find resources on:
Launching culture-shifting initiatives that amplify survivor voices, mobilize allies, and spark action across media and communities nationwide.
Find current and past news coverage, media interviews and thoughtful advice on various issues related to gender-based violence from our trauma-informed leadership team.
Contact: Pamela Jacobs, CEO National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) communications@nrcdv.org...
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If you are in danger, please use a safer computer and consider calling 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 / TTY 1-800-787-3224 or the StrongHearts Native Helpline at 1−844-762-8483 (call or text) are available to assist you.
NRCDV does not provide direct services (for example: shelter, legal advocacy, counseling, etc.). We support organizations who directly serve victims and survivors of domestic violence.
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