This year marks the 30th anniversary since the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in 1994. VAWA is a landmark piece of legislation designed to address domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other forms

“Thirty years ago, a new law transformed the way the United States recognizes and combats gender-based violence. The Violence Against Women Act, signed by President Bill Clinton on Sept. 13, 1994, was the first federal legislative

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Since accepting its first call in 1994, NRCDV has responded to more than 60,000 requests for technical assistance.

SAFETY ALERT:

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.

Please review these safety tips.

The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence