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NNEDV Mourns the Passing of Senator Ted Kennedy
National News
August 26, 2009
Sue Else, President of NNEDV, today issued the following statement mourning the loss of Sen. Ted Kennedy and extending sympathy to his family. “Senator Ted Kennedy was truly an ally in the movement to end domestic violence. For decades, he was a passionate champion for civil rights and equality. He was instrumental in the passage of landmark legislation that criminalized gender-based violence and funded services for victims of domestic abuse. His leadership and vision have helped countless victims across the country. Senator Kennedy’s death is a loss to all Americans and especially to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. The National Network to End Domestic Violence joins the nation in mourning and extends its sincerest condolences to Senator Kennedy’s family.”
Connecticut Allies, Dodd Underscore Importance of Shelter Funding
State & Local News
August 24, 2009
The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence is urging Congress to reauthorize funds for life-saving domestic violence shelter programs. Jackie Clegg Dodd hosted a round-table discussion on the topic on behalf of her husband, U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., who is recovering from surgery to treat prostate cancer. Read more
Leading Technology Companies Unite to Improve Services for Domestic Violence Survivors
NNEDV News
August 13, 2009
Three titans in the technology industry - Verizon, Google and Microsoft - are coming together in a unique way to better serve victims of domestic violence.
Census 2009: Will You Count?
NNEDV National Census: Domestic Violence Counts
August 04, 2009
On September 15, 2009, local domestic violence programs across the United States will count the number of people served during one 24-hour period. Will you count?