April 1, 2025
Press Releases, Spotlight, Trainings & Events
Each year, survivors, advocates and community supporters recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April. 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. All month long, the coalition will be sharing information on consent and how to get help if you’ve experienced sexual violence. NDDSVC is also collaborating with their 19 member organizations to share coffee sleeves and hot sauce with consent-centered messages in North Dakota communities.
NDDSVC’s annual statistics on sexual assault in North Dakota show that in 2023 alone, 1,288 victims of sexual assault were served by 19 victim advocacy centers across the state. At least 1,042 of the victims were female, and at least 20,274 services were provided to victims by advocacy center advocates from January to December 2023.
NDDSVC’s member organizations are also hosting events and sharing content on their social media channels to raise awareness and inform North Dakotans on the prevalence of sexual assault in our communities.
For victims and survivors of sexual violence, free and confidential help is available 24/7 in North Dakota. Go to nddsvc.org/find-help to find support near you.
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The North Dakota Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition (NDDSVC) supports and serves as a unified voice for 19 domestic violence/sexual assault (DV/SA) victim advocacy centers across North Dakota. From training and educational materials to public awareness and legislative policy change, NDDSVC works to provide North Dakota communities with the best tools and information to better support victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
September 16, 2025
Announcements, Press Releases, Spotlight
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.
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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.
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.