NNEDV has a range of projects that address the complex causes and far-reaching consequences of domestic violence. Through cross-sector collaborations at the state and national level, we’re changing the way our society deals with domestic violence.

NNEDV's current projects include:

Allstate Foundation Domestic Violence Program

This groundbreaking partnership between The Allstate Foundation and NNEDV works to address the pervasive and destructive barriers that domestic violence poses to the safety and security of women and their families. The program focuses on providing the knowledge and skills that will help victims of domestic violence achieve economic self-sufficiency. As part of this groundbreaking partnership, the Allstate Foundation and NNEDV provide direct support to survivors through the Education and Job Training Assistance Fund. Though the Fund, survivors recieve small grants to help them achieve their educational and job-related goals.

Altria Doors of Hope

The Doors of Hope Grant Program has provided more than $30 million in funding to shelters and domestic violence programs across the country. This exciting partnership with Altria Group, Inc. meets gaps in services not funded by state or federal dollars and supports innovative programs that serve diverse communities.

Amy’s Courage Fund

In 2007, NNEDV renamed its Direct Assistance Fund to Amy's Courage Fund in honor of Amy Lynne Latus and other victims who have tragically lost their lives due to domestic violence. Through this direct assistance fund, NNEDV offers emergency financial grants of up to $2,000 to domestic violence survivors and their children who are fleeing abusive homes. To date, NNEDV has provided more than $600,000 to help survivors start a life free of abuse.

Safety Net Project

NNEDV's National Safe & Strategic Technology Project (Safety Net) educates victims of domestic and sexual violence, their advocates, and the general public on strategic ways to use technology to help escape abusive relationships. Safety Net also trains police officers and prosecutors on how to identify and hold perpetrators accountable for misusing technology.

Training and Technical Assistance

NNEDV staff work with state domestic violence coalitions to assess programs' needs and help them develop appropriate training and technical assistance plans. NNEDV also provides affordable expert speakers and trainers for conferences, workshops and training institutes.

Transitional Housing

NNEDV provides technical assistance to state domestic violence coalitions, local domestic violence programs, other nonprofit organizations, and local and state agencies in creating best practices for transitional housing and related services for women fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking.

Women of Color Leadership Project

NNEDV works to enhance leadership opportunities for women of color, particularly in the areas of program development, management and policy advocacy.

VAWA Implementation Project

NNEDV collaborates with state coalitions to assist states and local communities in implementation of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and provides state coalitions with the latest information about VAWA programs, policies, and legislative changes.

VotePower

Working with domestic violence advocates and election officials across the country, this program tackles the many barriers that keep victims of domestic violence from voting. In addition to voter education and engagement, VotePower helps implement local protocols that allow victims to vote without compromising their safety and confidentiality.