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October 26, 2009
Inspirational Events
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), many organizations are showing their support by hosting events in honor of victims of domestic violence. This month has been filled with inspirational events and exhibits, buildings illuminated in purple light for awareness, and many fundraising initiatives for victims ... Read More »
October 16, 2009
No One Is A Stereotype: How Survivors Inspire Each Other
Leslie Morgan Steiner is the author of Crazy Love, a memoir of domestic violence. She is also a member of the National Domestic Violence Hotline Celebrity Board. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, she has the the following words of inspiration to share with ... Read More »
October 14, 2009
National Domestic Violence Prevention Summit 2009
The Verizon Foundation brought together more than 120 leaders at its 4th Annual National Domestic Violence Prevention Summit. This year’s summit addressed two important issues – engaging communities to help end domestic violence, and bringing men into the conversation to be part of the solution. ... Read More »
October 13, 2009
Symbolic Exhibit Launches Partnership between Marshalls and the National Domestic Violence Hotline
The partnership between Marshalls and the National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) for the Shop ‘til It Stops Campaign has officially launched with two fundraising and awareness events in Los Angeles and New York. The first event in Los Angeles on October 1, kicked off ... Read More »
October 9, 2009
Verizon Wireless HopeLine Program Provides Support for Victims
Verizon’s Nokia Shade cell phone has become available online. This is the first phone to have #HOPE pre-programmed in the contact list. Customers who dial #HOPE from the Nokia Shade or from any Verizon Wireless phone are automatically connected to the National Domestic Violence Hotline ... Read More »
Capital Metro Partners with The Hotline for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) has partnered with Capital Metro in Austin, Texas in an effort to raise awareness about the issue of domestic violence. The Hotline number is being featured on the sides of three buses during the next few months. Both ... Read More »
October 8, 2009
The Hotline CEO Sheryl Cates on Fox News
National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) CEO Sheryl Cates was in New York today and made an appearance on New York City’s Fox 5 Morning News Show. Her interview with anchor Mike Woods focused on shedding the light on domestic violence and The Hotline’s recent ... Read More »
October 7, 2009
Judge Jeanine Pirro Puts the Spotlight on Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Former New York District Attorney and County Court Judge Jeanine Pirro is partnering with the National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). She will use her national televised daily court program Judge Jeanine Pirro, as a national platform ... Read More »
October 1, 2009
The Pledge
“Become Inspired—you never know when someone will become inspired by your courage to make a difference.”
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I would like to honor the amazing life-saving work being done on behalf of women, teens, children and men who are experiencing ... Read More »
September 30, 2009
Vice President Joe Biden Honors 15th Anniversary of VAWA
Women's groups, including National Domestic Violence Hotline CEO Sheryl Cates, gathered at Vice President Joe Biden's home Tuesday night to toast the 15th anniversary of landmark legislation aimed at eliminating violence against women.
"You've helped so many women step out of the darkness. You've helped so ... Read More »
