April 4, 2025
Announcements, Spotlight
NDDSVC is now accepting applications for our Women’s Opportunity Scholarship!
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.
Applications are accepted until June 15th.
Learn more about the scholarship and get the application on our Women’s Opportunity Scholarship page.
September 10, 2025
Press Releases, Spotlight
“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.”
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June 2, 2025
Announcements, Press Releases, Spotlight
The latest fact sheets show that 6,334 victims of domestic violence and 1,363 victims of sexual assault were served by advocacy centers in 2024, a 3.3% and 5.8% increase from 2023 respectively.
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May 20, 2025
Press Releases, Spotlight
On September 4, 2024, 18 domestic violence programs across North Dakota served 304 adult victims of domestic violence and their children, answered 81 hotline contacts, and provided 6 educational sessions to 152 people.
ViewThousands of North Dakotans experience domestic and sexual violence each year. But together, we can change that. By giving to NDDSVC, you’re helping us prevent future violence and providing life-saving resources to North Dakota communities.
If you are in an unsafe or abusive situation, there are 18 domestic violence/sexual assault (DV/SA) victim advocacy centers across North Dakota that can help you navigate your options and stay safe. Each center is staffed with professionals who can help you with safety planning, finding shelter, obtaining a protection order, and more.
NDDSVC does not provide direct services to victims and survivors.
Contact a DV/SA advocacy center near you if you are looking for support. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.