National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

COLLEGE HUNKS HAULING JUNK AND MOVING® MAKES MOVES TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving®, an award-winning industry leader in stress-free solutions for moving and junk-hauling needs, continues to take a stand against domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and throughout the month, the professionals at College HUNKS are offering free or heavily discounted moves through their initiative Safe Moves, Strong Voices for victims who need a safer space to live. In the United States, on a typical day, more than 20,000 phone calls are placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Key Points: 
  • October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and throughout the month, the professionals at College HUNKS are offering free or heavily discounted moves through their initiative Safe Moves, Strong Voices for victims who need a safer space to live.
  • In the United States, on a typical day, more than 20,000 phone calls are placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
  • "Our dedication to offering free or heavily discounted moves for domestic violence awareness month started during the pandemic as cases of domestic violence reached all-time highs.
  • College HUNKS partners with various domestic violence support organizations throughout the nation as part of this annual activation.

National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) Expert to Provide Keynote Address on Intimate Partner Violence in the Digital Age and Strategies to Prevent Abuse at M3AAWG 56th Meeting

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Friday, September 23, 2022

Olsens keynote address will address rampant domestic violence, stalking and sexual abuse, often furthered by technology.

Key Points: 
  • Olsens keynote address will address rampant domestic violence, stalking and sexual abuse, often furthered by technology.
  • Technology-facilitated abuse can include harassment, monitoring, tracking, isolation and financial abuse, and understanding how technology is misused is crucial to helping victims.
  • NNEDV offers additional tips and information on technology safety at www.TechSafety.org and on its social channels including Twitter and Facebook .
  • M3AAWG members have worked for years to fight all kinds of online abuse and to protect users, data and devices.

Vantagepoint AI Gives Back to The Domestic and Sexual Violence Center Sunrise of Pasco County

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

In June of 2022, Vantagepoint AI was called on by the Sunrise Center of Pasco County to provide much needed support for those affected by domestic violence and sexual abuse.

Key Points: 
  • In June of 2022, Vantagepoint AI was called on by the Sunrise Center of Pasco County to provide much needed support for those affected by domestic violence and sexual abuse.
  • When Vantagepoint AI received the request, it was clear that a contribution of important living supplies would have a positive and immediate impact for the Sunrise Center.
  • Close to 2,000 items ranging from backpacks, cleaning supplies, toothpaste, child car seats, baby supplies, diapers, cleaning supplies and food were gifted.
  • "I want to thank everybody on the VantagePoint team for having such a big heart and such compassion!

Mountain Grrl Experience Brings Appalachian Women Together

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Playwright, award winner, and Executive Director of All Here Together Productions, Mitzi Sinnott, is featured in a unique workshop on Friday titled, “What’s Your SHEstory--Telling your personal story, getting unstuck and moving forward.” Sinnott is the creator of “SNAPSHOT: A True Story of Love Interrupted by Invasion,” an award-winning, one-woman play written and performed by Sinnott which was featured on KET and is now airing on PBS stations across America.

Key Points: 
  • The Mountain Grrl Experience is set to hit for two days on July 22nd and 23rd in downtown Pikeville.
  • Its an entire experience, said co-organizer Kris Preston, of the all-female bluegrass band, Coaltown Dixie, Its the mountain girl experience.
  • I like to think of it as Appalachian women championing Appalachian women.
  • With such an amazing variety of options at The Mountain Grrl Experience, Irwin knows there will be something for everyone.

iHaulJunk, Inc. Announces Ambitious Community Goal To Raise $100,000 Benefiting The SAFE Alliance (Stop Abuse For Everyone)

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Monday, May 2, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iHaulJunk, Inc. a rapidly growing, industry disrupter in junk removal, has embarked on a campaign to increase awareness around the initiative to end Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse for everyone. Since 2016, iHaulJunk has shared a partnership with The SAFE Alliance in Austin by providing over $25,000 in free hauling services at the Children's Shelter and at the Battered Women & Children's Campus in Austin, Texas. A GoFundMe Campaign has been created to benefit the non-profit organization with over $6,300 in cash donations made as of May 22'. 

Key Points: 
  • A GoFundMe Campaign has been created to benefit the non-profit organization with over $6,300 in cash donations made as of May 22'.
  • "I chose SAFE because their work is geared towards helping some of the most vulnerable in our community, and their cause is one that I have a very close personal connection to."
  • My connection to The SAFE Alliance is an extension of my own therapy, so I've come to realize."
  • If you'd like to contribute, please make a secure donation to The SAFE Alliance Fundraiser HERE .

Kaspersky survey finds 30% of people see no problem with secretly monitoring their partner

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Kaspersky commissioned the global survey of more than 21,000 participants in 21 countries, focusing on stalkerware and related issues.

Key Points: 
  • Kaspersky commissioned the global survey of more than 21,000 participants in 21 countries, focusing on stalkerware and related issues.
  • Kasperskys Digital Stalking in Relationships report also found that 15% of respondents worldwide have been required by their partner to install a monitoring app.
  • Sadly, 34% of those indicating this answer said they have also already experienced abuse by an intimate partner.
  • The findings suggest that online monitoring can be another way of exerting coercive control in intimate relationships.

Being Brave 2021 to Honor Tony Award-Winner Melba Moore and Celebrate How Survivors of Domestic Violence and Service Organizations are Rebuilding Lives and Families

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Spreading Our Wings represents both the empowerment of domestic violence survivors who are rebuilding their lives, as well as the expansion of Town Clock CDC," explains Rev.

Key Points: 
  • Spreading Our Wings represents both the empowerment of domestic violence survivors who are rebuilding their lives, as well as the expansion of Town Clock CDC," explains Rev.
  • Award-winning entertainer Melba Moore will receive the 2021 Being Brave Award for her advocacy on behalf of women, like herself, who have experienced sexual violence.
  • The Outstanding Provider Award is given to an individual or group who provides emergency services to survivors of domestic violence.
  • The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence finds that 57% of homeless women cite domestic violence as cause of their homelessness, and 33% of women have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime.

Being Brave 2020 Calls for an End to the Pandemic of Domestic Violence by Listening to Survivors & Providing Housing with Supportive Services

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Being Brave 2020 calls for an end to the pandemic of domestic violence by listening to survivors and then giving them the comprehensive support they need to changes their lives.

Key Points: 
  • Being Brave 2020 calls for an end to the pandemic of domestic violence by listening to survivors and then giving them the comprehensive support they need to changes their lives.
  • TCCDC is one of only 40 facilities in the US providing permanent, affordable housing with supportive services to survivors of domestic violence.
  • Being Brave 2020 will be an online event (Thursday, October 22, 2020, at 7:30 p.m.) celebrating the inspiring stories of Town Clock CDC residents and other survivors.
  • The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence finds that 57% of homeless women cite Domestic Violence as cause of their homelessness, and 33% of women have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime.

Bayer Animal Health Partners With National Coalition Against Domestic Violence to Commit $100,000 to Domestic Violence Shelters Supporting Survivors and Their Pets

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Organizations can apply for the funding this month through the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) .

Key Points: 
  • Organizations can apply for the funding this month through the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) .
  • Established 40 years ago, the nonprofit reaches over 3,000 domestic violence shelters, programs and other agencies nationally by serving survivors and advocates.
  • Our hope is that this funding will help domestic violence shelters fill that gap that exists for families escaping domestic violence with their pets.
  • This funding program is open to 501(c)(3) domestic violence shelters with an on-site pet facility or domestic violence shelters who may need funding to help accommodate pets in the interim.

Statement by Minister Monsef on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women

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Friday, December 6, 2019

Thirteen young women who were students and a female administrator died that day, and many others were wounded, simply because they were women.

Key Points: 
  • Thirteen young women who were students and a female administrator died that day, and many others were wounded, simply because they were women.
  • This is a day to recognize the courage of survivors whose resilience reminds us why we must continue the fight to end gender-based violence.
  • We are inspired by survivors and advocates who have risen from this act of violence, and made a clear and powerful call to action.
  • Our government will take action to end gender-based violence, through the development of a National Action Plan, and firm action to strengthen gun control.