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Elected officials and leaders have an important role to play in the movement to end domestic violence. With authority to create policy from within established institutions, these changemakers hold a unique responsibility to address the realities of relationship abuse. While significant progress has been made in protecting survivors, much work remains. Raising awareness and driving policy change are essential to creating lasting solutions.

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Urge Congress to Protect and Strengthen Funding for Victims of Domestic Violence

Federal funding is essential to the lifesaving programs that survivors rely on every day – from hotlines, to shelters, to legal support and counseling. Without federal funding a critical network of services that support victims and survivors on their path to safety and healing are at risk.

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Reject Cuts to Vital Funding for Healthcare and Nutrition Assistance

Legislative proposals that would make deep cuts to both Medicaid and SNAP will harm victims and survivors of domestic violence. Our communities are stronger and safer when survivors have access to live-saving healthcare and food.

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Support the Crime Victims Fund

Members of Congress must support VOCA funding by co-sponsoring and passing the bipartisan Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act – survivors of domestic violence depend you.

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Action Needed: OVW Grant Opportunities Removed

The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) at the U.S. Department of Justice plays a crucial role in reducing violence against women and ensuring life-saving support is available. On February 6, 2025 all available 2025 Notices of Funding Opportunities were removed from the OVW website and applicants were instructed to stop work on their applications. This could impact critical programs designed to support victims and survivors of violence.

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Support Workplace Protections for Survivors

All survivors deserve access to job protected paid sick and safe days, equal pay, and the right to form unions freely and justly in their place of employment. Congress should pass the Healthy Families Act, the Paycheck Fairness Act, and the Protect the Right to Organize Act and the Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) for Survivors Act.

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Support Access to Reproductive Health Care for Survivor Safety

Sexual and reproductive coercion is a form of power and control used by those causing harm in domestic violence relationships. Abortion care is essential for survivors to maintain reproductive autonomy and equitable healthcare access. Tell your Members of Congress that abortion access is critical to domestic violence survivors’ safety.

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Policies & Legislation

Community leaders and elected officials have an important role to play in the movement to end domestic violence. With authority to create policy from within established institutions, these changemakers occupy a unique position that requires special attention be paid to the realities of relationship abuse.

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Get to Know The Hotline

24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.

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National Domestic Violence Hotline

PO Box 90249

Austin, Texas 78709

Administrative Line: 737-225-3150

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The Action Center is funded exclusively through private funding from individuals and organizations committed to advancing policy solutions for survivors. No federal funds are used to support the Action Center.