National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

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National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Abbreviation NCADV
Formation 1978; 46 years ago (1978)
91-1081344[1]
Headquarters Denver, Colorado, United States
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Area served
United States
Rose Garrity[2]
Ruth M. Glenn[3]
Revenue (2014)
$1,334,980[1]
Expenses (2014) $762,449[1]
Employees (2014)
8[1]
Volunteers (2014)
4[1]
Mission To provide leadership in developing feminist models for programs working to improve services to women who have been battered, to provide a national communication and resource network for battered women, and to form a national voice around battered women's issues and other important issues affecting women.[1]
Website www.ncadv.org

Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) is an organization founded in 1978 in Washington, D.C. with a goal to “organize for collective power by advancing transformative work, thinking and leadership in communities and individuals who seek to end violence in our lives.” [4] The organization not only focuses on domestic violence in the home, but also society-wide violence and factors which perpetuate violence against women and children. Over the years multiple corporate sponsors have joined up with NCADV to provide funding for the organization's services.

History

NCADV began at the United States Commission on Civil Rights hearing on battered women. What started out as only 100 individuals now boasts thousands of members working together and sharing their experiences of domestic violence. NCADV members came together to battle topics in addition to domestic violence such as homophobia, sexism, racism, and ageism. As of 2008, NCADV has been involved with multiple legislative acts including; the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), International Violence Against Women Act, and Legislative Action Day. A list of their past legislative "priorities," are available on the NCADV website through 2004.

Working With Public Policy

In addition to making safe-homes and shelters available to battered women, NCADV also works to improve current public policy by collaborating with legislators on the federal level. The Washington, D.C. office for the organization is the public policy office from which leaders of the organization make efforts to change and improve legislation dealing with domestic violence. In 1994 the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence got involved with several other advocacy organizations and helped to pass the Violence Against Women Act signed by President Bill Clinton to provide funding for investigation into domestic violence as well as greater prosecution of offenders. Another topic dealt with within the organization is that of custody battles involving offenders of domestic violence. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence works to create awareness of these situations and develop legislation which keeps the best interest of the children in mind.

Projects

NCADV sponsors conferences frequently in order to bring survivors and leaders together to freely speak on the topic of domestic violence and develop connections with one another.One of the most recent events was the 2008 National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Conference held July 18, 2008 in Washington D.C. The conference is held every two years and is a place for members to plan out future endeavors and commemorate past actions.[5] The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence is also credited with creating and observing the first Domestic Violence Awareness month in October 1987. In 1994, NCADV teamed up with Ms Magazine to create the Remember My Name Project,an ever-growing list of victims who have lost their lives to domestic violence. Lists are available currently from the year 1994 to 2004. It is estimated that every day in the United States, over three women are killed by a boyfriend or spouse.[6] Recently, as of early 2008, news releases report that television network ABC and their show 20/20 are in the process of considering airing an hour-long segment about a wife and mother suffering from domestic violence and receiving less-than-par treatment from the family court system.[7] The NCADV also creates Public Service announcements by way of short commercials to help increase awareness of domestic violence and help women affected by it to call their National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).[8]

Programs

Aside from offering shelter and support to victims, NCADV has also developed two programs for financial education and reconstructive surgery. In 2001 NCADV partnered with The National Endowment for Financial Education to produce a manual, titled Hope & Power for Your Personal Finances: A Rebuilding Guide Following Domestic Violence, which serves to inform and assist women who have been victims of domestic violence to regain financial freedom in their lives.[9] This program deals with topics including but not limited to budgeting, banking, lending, dealing with workplace abuse and identity theft. The Coalition Against Domestic Violence has also set-up and held workshops designed to train individuals to have the skills necessary for participation in financial education. Trainers must know how to handle individuals who have sustained abuse in their past relationships, while at the same time offering advice and guiding them. The program for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, known as Cosmetic and Reconstructive Support or(CRS), deals with three medical associations including Face to Face, Give Back a Smile, and a program formerly known as Skin Care Outreach Empowers Survivors. In association with these three programs, NCADV is able to aid survivors in facial, dentistry, and dermatological reconstruction necessary to live a healthy life after suffering from domestic violence, and hopefully move on from their traumatic past. While other services are offered to domestic violence victims, CRS is the only one directly offered by NCADV. Additionally, NCADV has been working since the disaster of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 to relocate women who had previously been staying at women's shelters throughout affected areas. They have set up an outlet for other battered women's shelters throughout the country to advertise the availability of beds.

domesticshelters.org

In August 2014 NCADV launched domesticshelters.org, the first online searchable database of domestic violence agencies in the U.S. It partnered with a family foundation called Theresa's Fund in Arizona to identify approximately 3,000 agencies and gather data on each, and develop and launch the website. The service makes it easier for an individual to find relevant agencies based on proximity, language preference and service needs.

Grant from the United States Department of Justice

In 1985, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence applied for a grant from the United States Department of Justice to train police officers and other professionals to work with victims of family violence, to develop a model for others to use in starting shelters, and to distribute information and referral for victims of domestic violence.[10]

A director from the Free Congress Foundation opined that "pro-lesbian, hard-core feminists" should not receive a federal grant.[10] The Heritage Foundation also opposed the grant, calling the organization pro-lesbian and anti-family.

In response, the executive director of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence said, "We are made up of diverse groups of women. We're trying to stop violence against all women. I'm shocked that the lesbian issue is being used against women who are trying to help themselves."[10] She said they help all women who are victims of domestic violence, and that they do not discriminate against particular groups of women.[10]

After reviewing the grant application, the Department of Justice awarded the grant to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.[11] The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence agreed in writing that the grant funds would not be used for pro-lesbian causes.[11]

See also

Publications

Informational manuals and publications by the NCADV and members include:

  1. 2004 National Directory of Domestic Violence Programs
  2. Teen Dating Violence Resource Manual
  3. Open Minds, Open Doors
  4. Guidelines for Mental Health Practitioners in Domestic Violence Cases
  5. Advocating for Battered Women & Children in Custody, Visitation, & Protection Manual

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax". National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Guidestar. December 31, 2014.
  2. "Board of Directors". National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Accessed on January 20, 2016.
  3. "Staff". National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Accessed on January 20, 2016.
  4. National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. 2005. National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Denver, CO. 23 Nov. 2008 <http://www.ncadv.org/>
  5. Feminist Majority Foundation Online. 2007. Feminist Majority Foundation, Beverly Hills, CA. 23 Nov. 2008
  6. Family Violence Prevention Fund. 2008. Family Violence Prevention Fund, San Francisco, CA. 24 Nov. 2008 <http://endabuse.org/>
  7. Randi James. 2008. Randi James. 24 Nov. 2008 <http://www.randijames.com>
  8. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL3rfk2iFww
  9. National Endowment for Financial Education: A Nonprofit Foundation Partnering for Financial Well-being. 2007. National Endowment for Financial Education, Greenwood Village, CO. 24 Nov. 2008 <http://www.nefe.org/>
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