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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 occupy a unique position that requires special attention be paid to the realities of relationship abuse. Efforts to end domestic violence have established important protection for people experiencing abuse. Still, a lot of work remains to be done, and it’s essential to continue raising awareness about the urgency of the issue.

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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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Oppose Cuts to Prevention Funding

Ensuring access to services for survivors of domestic violence is crucial. As demand for services continues to increase, it is more important than very before, that funding is secured to protect survivors and their children and prevent future 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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