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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“The response received was exceptionally thorough and very prompt. I was so impressed with the detail and consideration!”
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“The presentations were SO inspiring. I left with such a great desire to remove barriers from people seeking services at our organization.”
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“NRCDV is the type of community partner you know you can count on. It’s clear the staff see themselves as a family and welcome each of their community partners in the same way… Their compassion and advocacy are qualities that all of us in this work strive to model.”
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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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“I hope to reach out to more faith based communities to encourage them to help support survivors and this gave me a better framework to do so!”
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“I was recently promoted and will be working closely with DV victims… I still need a lot more training but this training was definitely helpful in getting me started for my new position.”
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“I am hoping to bring this knowledge to our coalition and dream up ways we can implement something like this within our state and programs.”
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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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“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.”
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.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) 2026 is just a few weeks away!...
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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