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The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is creating a world where domestic violence no longer exists. Join us at . 💜

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Become a voice against violence and sustain our mission to end domestic violence. Together, we can create a world where families live in peace and safety:
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To all survivors: How, when, where, and with whom you share your story is your choice. Whether you're sharing #WhyIDidntReport - or not - we stand with you - today. and. every. single. day. 💜
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"Society continues to displace shame & blame on survivors... #NOMORE ." - @Mariska #StateOfWomen
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For individuals experiencing domestic violence, the #coronavirus ( #COVID19 ) public health situation can expose additional dangers. NNEDV has compiled guidance and resources for shelters and programs and we'll continue to update it:
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As we celebrate #Juneteenth , we keep in mind the work that must still be done to achieve real equity and how integral this is to achieving our mission. (Love this 💯 reminder from @YaraShahidi at @USOWomen 's #USOW2018 !)
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Domestic violence & sexual assault are NEVER the victim's fault. RT if you agree. #NOMORE @NOMOREorg #DVAM2016
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Show ‘em who’s BO$$ with @FifthHarmony . 😎 Listen now: #EmpowermentPlaylist #BeABoss
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A huge congratulations to @BriaandChrissy on both winning their court case and getting engaged! Read our interview with Chrissy here: #FeministsAndMe
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Survivors are the experts on their own life. Trust survivors. Believe survivors. Respect survivors. #DVdictionary #31n31 #DVAM2017
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We applaud your leadership @ChrisMurphyCT for your much needed legislation to protect victims of domestic violence and to #FixNICS ! #BeAVoice
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Join @NTFSDV , Angelina Jolie, and Senate sponsors of the upcoming Violence Against Women Act ( #VAWA ) reauthorization for a policy day of action! ➡️ Virtual Rally (1/19 at 12:15 ET): ➡️ Twitter Storm Toolkit (1/19 at 1:00 ET):
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Amy Poehler says #NOMORE : "Well, she was drunk." #DV & #SA are NEVER the victim's fault. @smrtgrls http://t.co/SjKUacx48T
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Abusers often use guns to intimidate, harm, and kill partners in order to maintain power and control over them. NNEDV is proud to #WearOrange and support @everytown as we move closer to realizing a future free from this and all gun violence. Learn more:
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨 The Victims of Crime Act #VOCAFix has PASSED UNANIMOUSLY in the Senate and heads to @POTUS for his signature! The bill secures billions in funding for victim services and reflects bipartisan support for survivors, advocates, and programs:
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"The Violence Against Women Act ( #VAWA ) reauthorization gives survivors greater access to safety, justice, and services. We're grateful to Senate and House leadership and our bipartisan champions for its passage." - @DebVagins , NNEDV President & CEO More:
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We #WearOrange for survivors. 🧡 Did you know that access to firearms increases risk of domestic violence homicide by 500%? We demand change. #Safety4Survivors
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Many survivors rely on PP for free or low cost cancer screening, prenatal care, & health care #PinkOut #standwithPP http://t.co/OohPTfvXU6
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Help #endDV by joining the #GiveNNEDV Challenge. You could win a @PurplePurse designed by @kerrywashington :
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Thank you, Nicole Kidman, for shining a light on domestic violence at the #Emmys ! ...& for your incredible performance in #BigLittleLies .
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Nicole Kidman's performance in Big Little Lies brought us to tears, and her #Emmys speech was no different:
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Thank you @SenatorLeahy for your ongoing leadership, your survivor-centered approach, and for recognizing the impact of the pandemic on survivors and advocates
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Watch @AshleyJudd 's @tedwomen talk "How online abuse of women has spiraled out of control:" #techsafety #wcw
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A1 #Safety4Survivors means taking a survivor-centered approach to domestic violence services. #DVAM2017 #endDV
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TELL CONGRESS: Protect funding for the Violence Against Women Act: #BeAVoice #endDV
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Today, on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we ask you to #WearOrange to bring attention to the deadly intersection of racism, white supremacy, & gun violence in America, where Black people are 10x more likely to die by gun homicide than white people:
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When survivors & abusers are forced to be in close proximity, abusers may take advantage of an already stressful situation to gain more control. Learn from our friends at @ndvh about how survivors can stay safe during the #coronavirus ( #COVID19 ) pandemic:
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Today we are marching to support survivors of color and calling for an end to violence against Black women and girls. Learn more about systemic barriers to safety for Black women: | #M4BW #BlackWomenRise #MarchForBlackWomen
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This #VAWA18 reauthorization bill would guarantee victims the right to seek help from law enforcement without fear of eviction, and protect DV survivors from housing discrimination. We urge Congress to protect survivors by passing this lifesaving legislation! #VAWA4ALL
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Today, we're launching "Safety & Privacy on Twitter: A Guide for Survivors of Harassment and Abuse" #TechSummit16
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We believe survivors. 💙 Today, we're wearing jeans to support #DenimDay with @PeaceOvrViolnce . There is no excuse for sexual violence. There is *never* an "invitation" to rape. More:
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Victim blaming must stop. Support, trust, & #BelieveSurvivors . Instead of second-guessing their experiences, rightfully place responsibility on abusers and perpetrators to end abuse. Domestic violence is rooted in power & control: | #31n31 #DVAM2018
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Happy #PurpleThursday ! Today and every day: we believe survivors. 💜 #1Thing you can do today? Show us how you're wearing purple by tagging @NNEDV in your #PurpleThursday posts. 💜 #DVAM2018
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Thank you @ladygaga for continuing to use your platform to support & #BeAVoice for survivors: #SuperBowl #endDV
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Thank you, @VP Joe Biden! Your leadership has helped shape our nation's response to violence against women. #ItsOnUs #endVAW
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Today, we welcome the introduction of the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act of 2019 and urge Congress to expand access to safety and justice for *all* survivors. #VAWA4ALL #VAWA19 #Safety4Survivors
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"Girls between 16 and 19 experience the highest rates of domestic violence, and this age group is the one that most marriage laws fail to address." via @TeenVogue @tahirihjustice
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Domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness. No survivor should ever be forced to stay with an abuser to keep a roof over their head. Learn more about the connection between DV and homelessness and available resources: #Every1KnowsSome1 #DVAM
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“The rape kit backlog is the most shocking demonstration of how we regard these crimes. You can’t change or fix what happened to one person. What you can change is what might happen to someone else.” - @Mariska
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Thank you @Allstate for taking a stand against harassment by pulling advertising from O'Reilly show: #respectwomen
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❤️ Thank you, frontline advocates. ❤️⠀ ⠀ We see you. ⠀ We see your hard work. ⠀ We see you helping those who need it. ⠀ We're here for you. ⠀ ❤️
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Abuse is NEVER the victim's fault. #DVAM2017 #FaithSupportsSurvivors
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We call on all those working with survivors around the globe to ensure that their policies & practices create an atmosphere that ensures LGBTQ survivors have meaningful access to their services and are supported in their journey to safety. ❤️ #PrideMonth #Pride2018 #Pride
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Similar to other forms of domestic abuse, dating violence is characterized by a pattern of abuse that is used to gain and exert power and control over a partner. #teenDVmonth #TDVAM2018
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The question is NOT "why didn't the victim leave?" The better question is "why does the abuser choose to abuse?"
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NNEDV celebrates the House passage of #VAWA21 and urges swift passage in the Senate to ensure survivors have the support they need in these challenging times and beyond. Read more: #VAWA4ALL
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DV is not a personal matter. Most mass shootings in the U.S. involved a shooter w/ a history of domestic violence. #TexasChurchMassacre
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#VAWA19 passes the House! Thank you to all Members of Congress who voted to pass this critical, life-saving legislation. Now it moves on to the Senate, and our message remains the same: no rollbacks. Fully reauthorize this VAWA!
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1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence at some point in her lifetime. #31n31 #DVAM2017 #DVdictionary
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TOMORROW! Join @NTFSDV , Angelina Jolie, and Senate sponsors of the upcoming Violence Against Women Act ( #VAWA ) reauthorization for a day of action! ➡️ Virtual Rally (1/19 @ 12:15 ET): ➡️ Twitter Storm Toolkit (1/19 @ 1:00 ET):
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We're walking out. Retweet if you #BelieveSurvivors . 🖤
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. @FINALLEVEL says #NOMORE . It's up to all of us to teach the next generation about safe, healthy relationships so we can end domestic and sexual violence. Join us to support @NOMOREorg and NO MORE Week 2020: #ChangeHappensHere
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Big Little Lies reminds that gender-based violence can happen to anyone. There are Madelines, Celestes, and Janes in every community. 1 in 3 women will experience domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking in their lifetime. We all have the power to change that statistic.
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. @Mariska says #NOMORE . Domestic and sexual violence doesn't just happen; it's always a choice that someone makes. And victims and survivors are never "asking for it." Join us to support @NOMOREorg and NO MORE Week 2020: #ChangeHappensHere
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Did you catch @NOMOREorg 's commercial?? Watch it again RIGHT NOW: #NOMORE #SB50
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"Passing [the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2022] is one of the most important votes that Senators will cast this year." - Angelina Jolie #VAWA #VAWA22 #VAWA4ALL Watch live ⬇️
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WATCH LIVE: Chair @SenatorDurbin , @SenJoniErnst , @SenFeinstein , & @lisamurkowski join humanitarian and advocate Angelina Jolie to announce a modernized #VAWA that will strengthen a critical lifeline for survivors of abuse and #SupportSurvivors .
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"This bipartisan Violence Against Women Act ( #VAWA ) reauthorization includes groundbreaking provisions to strengthen and modernize the law, toward the goal of ensuring all victims are served and supported." - @DebVagins , NNEDV President & CEO Read more:
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"We have the opportunity to pass a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) that better protects victims of abuse. Contact your Senator and ask them to reauthorize #VAWA for the sake of families across our country." - Angelina Jolie #VAWA22 #VAWA4ALL Tune in:
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Transgender survivors are disproportionately impacted by violence & experience increased barriers to safety when seeking supports from police, hospitals, or shelters.
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Gaslighting causes victims to feel like they are responsible for the abuse. #31n31 #DVdictionary #DVAM2017
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Domestic violence is often hidden; always start by believing survivors when they disclose abuse. #31n31 #endDV
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A1. It is important to have an intersectional lens when it comes to addressing domestic violence because until all of us are safe, none of us are safe. We must work together to dismantle systems of oppression and work toward #Safety4Survivors . #WWV18
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It’s the first day of our favorite month of the year: Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜 This year’s #DVAM theme is #Every1KnowsSome1 and we want YOU to follow along, join the conversation, and commit to #EndDV with us this month and beyond:
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Call your Senator NOW and tell them to cosponsor the Violence Against Women Act ( #VAWA ) reauthorization. Survivors have waited long enough. And don't forget to join us for a Twitter storm in five minutes. Grab sample tweets here: #VAWA22 #VAWA4ALL
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Q: What is Domestic Violence? A:
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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. We stand in solidarity with survivors, advocates, and activists across the globe in shining a light on this hidden violence and giving voice to the silenced. #endVAW #16Days
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We commend @Uber on the release of its U.S. Safety Report. Sexual assault is vastly underreported, and this is a groundbreaking step in raising awareness and encouraging survivors to share their stories. #Safety4Survivors
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Today we are marching to demand full reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. We cannot let this lifesaving act expire. Learn how #VAWA helps protect survivors’ rights: #MarchForBlackWomen #M4BW #VAWA4ALL #VAWA2018
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Thank you @DCC_AmyL (& @DCCheerleaders ) for being a voice against violence through #MyCauseMyBoots ! You are right: Help is available. You are never alone. 💜
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"It's really hard to see someone so close to you go through something like this." @DCC_AmyL 's purple stars on her #MyCauseMyBoots are to bring awareness to domestic violence in honor of her close family friend who is a survivor. #DomesticViolenceAwareness #EndDV
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Cheers to the advocates who do incredible work every day. 🧡 All survivors deserve resources and support, but it can be especially tough for young people to identify abuse and reach out for help. Check out our friends at @loveisrespect for more info. #TDVAM
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Abuse is a choice. We need to question abusers' actions, not victims' reactions. #31n31 #endDV #domesticviolence #abuse
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Standing ovation for #TillItHappensToYou at the #Oscars sends a powerful msg to survivors: You are brave. You are strong. We are with you.
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Advocates change and save lives. 💜 #31n31 #DVdictionary #DVAM2017 #ImAnAdvocate
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Domestic and sexual violence advocates give a great deal of paid and unpaid labor to this movement. They've been on the front lines since #COVID19 began and aren't always recognized for their essential work. This #LaborDay , tag a local org to thank them for all they do. 💜
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It is ok to take breaks today. Take care of yourselves. Breathe.
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#FinancialAbuse occurs in 99% of domestic violence cases and is a primary reason why survivors don't "just leave." 💳 More: @PurplePurse #EconomicJustice #assets4all
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“While I was in (rehab), I found out most of women in there were battered and beaten and abused verbally and sexually in huge numbers. It was like seven out of 10, eight out of 10.” -Steven Tyler
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#BigLittleLies Offers A Rare, Nuanced Portrayal Of Domestic Violence: #endDV
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Every time Congress has reauthorized VAWA, they have strengthened it to improve protections and access to safety and justice for all survivors. #VAWA19 continues our progress to protect ALL survivors. #VAWA4ALL #HR1585
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This International #DayOfTheGirl here’s #1thing to remember: We believe you. You are important. You can conquer today. 💜 #31n31 #DVAM2018
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LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic violence deserve access to resources that honor their identities and experiences. This #PrideMonth , we'll be sharing info to help survivors access support and to help us all build safer communities. 🌈 More from @womenslaw :
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There is never an excuse for domestic violence and sexual assault. It's time we all speak out to stop the violence because we're #LOUDERtogether :
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“Law schools that aren’t infusing internet law into every subject are not preparing students for the present. It’s not enough to just have a class called internet law. It needs to be worked into all courses.” - @cagoldberglaw #TechSafety
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Women and girls of color in the United States are impacted daily by institutional racism ingrained in our systems - education, criminal legal, healthcare, and others. Today we march for equity at the #MarchForBlackWomen . Learn more ➡️ | #M4BW
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Victims' lives are on the line and we have no time to waste. The Senate must bring the #VOCAFix bill to the floor for a vote immediately. Join us for a Victims of Crime Act ( #VOCA ) Day of Action next Wednesday, 7/14:
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#30DaysofSAAM - 4/6: Favorite Feminist Icon #wcw Just one?? We pick Sonia Sotomayor, first Latina #SCOTUS Justice.
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RT to show your support for funding domestic violence programs that protext and support ALL survivors! #Vawa4All
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[SAVE THE DATE] #NOMOREWeek 2016 - together we can end DV & SA: via @NOMOREorg
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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay . Survivors deserve access to healthcare and benefits throughout their healing. We are on the front line advocating for empowering and accessible healthcare policy for survivors: | #31n31 #DVAM2018
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On #NationalSimplicityDay take some time to simply practice some #SelfCare . Celebrate the little things that bring you joy 😊 and peace ☮️.
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A8 We can’t work in silos. #MeaningfulCollaboration is crucial to creating a world without violence!
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April is #SAAM ! @nsvrc reminds us that sexual harassment, assault, and abuse can happen anywhere, including online. We can practice digital consent, intervene when we see harm, and ensure online spaces are safe. Learn more: #SAAM21 #SAAMWeCanBuild
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For years the LGBTQ community has shown the world that love is stronger than violence & hate. We stand with Orlando.
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Did you see the #NOMOREexcuses PSA that just aired during #TNF ?? Join us & say #NOMORE to DV: http://t.co/EHxzOdQhWr http://t.co/F4cWL4VCyX
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Learn more about legal remedies to financial abuse from @WomensLaw : #KnowWomensLaw #Assets4All @PurplePurse
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All survivors heal in their own way. Whether a survivor decides to share their story (or not), their decision and method of healing must be respected and supported. Learn about how to support survivors in a trauma-informed way: | #31n31 #DVAM2018
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We're honored to be at the White House today for a ceremony celebrating the signing of the #VAWA reauthorization! Tune into @POTUS 's live remarks beginning shortly:
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Happy #PurpleThursday ! Purple is the color of domestic violence awareness and wearing purple today ties together survivors and advocates across the country in our work to end abuse. 💜 #Every1KnowsSome1 #DVAM
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