News & Events

If 2024 was the year of change for this coalition—a new name, a new logo, a new executive director—2025 was the year that we hit the ground running. We called this year’s annual report “Growing Season” because it summed up 2025 perfectly; our team has grown, and so has our impact. We hosted more trainings, provided more technical assistance, advocated for more state funding, provided more legal assistance, and reached more people than ever through our awareness efforts.

The latest fact sheets show that 6,218 victims of domestic violence and 1,309 victims of sexual assault were served by advocacy centers in 2025, a 1.8% and 3.9% decrease from 2024 respectively. 

For many young people, college represents independence, opportunity, and the beginning of adulthood. But unfortunately, these exact aspects of campus life increase the risk of sexual violence.

The North Dakota Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalition (NDDSVC) commissioned a Needs Assessment project to examine how survivors of domestic violence with co-occurring behavioral health issues are supported across North Dakota. Survivors and advocates alike reported that the prevalence and severity of these intersecting issues are increasing, yet the state’s current service and response systems remain insufficient to meet the complexity of survivors’ needs.

The Women’s Opportunity Scholarship Fund provides higher education opportunities to low-income women who wish to enter, or are currently attending, a North Dakota college, university, or trade school. The fund helps scholarship recipients break the bonds of poverty and enhance their lives and the lives of their families intellectually, culturally, and environmentally.

As the leader against sexual violence in North Dakota, the North Dakota Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition (NDDSVC) is coordinating a statewide campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

The 20th Annual DV Counts Report found that domestic violence programs across North Dakota served 344 adult and child victims in a single day.

On the big screen for one night only, you won’t want to miss this inspiring event. Seats are limited, so get your tickets now for May 11, 2026.

Leaving an abusive relationship is not a simple decision. For many victims, it’s not “just leaving.” It’s a terrifying balance of actions and consequences.

This fall, the North Dakota Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition (NDDSVC) is spreading the message “Every1KnowsSome1” to highlight how common domestic violence is across the state.

The North Dakota Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition (NDDSVC) awarded a total of $13,500 to seven women through the organization’s Women’s Opportunity Scholarship.

“As a state and a nation, we must recognize domestic violence for what it is: a deadly crime.” said Seth O’Neill, Executive Director of the North Dakota Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition. “Domestic violence is not a private matter that happens inside the home. It affects all of us.”