Get Involved

Find ways you can support survivors and prevent future violence.

15 ways to join the movement against domestic and sexual violence

  1. Learn more about domestic violence, sexual violence, and how abuse impacts victims. By gaining a deeper understanding of the complex situations and feelings that victims face, you will be able to better support someone who is experiencing abuse.
  2. Get to know your local domestic violence/sexual assault advocacy center and the services they provide. Tell your friends they can find help there if they’re ever looking for support.
  3. Be a role model for healthy relationships by embodying respect, equality, and lifting others up. And believe survivors when they come forward!
  4. Challenge offensive or harmful language regarding women, girls, and other marginalized groups like sexist jokes or stereotypical or demeaning comments. While not everyone who makes a sexist joke is abusive, it’s important to call out harmful attitudes and beliefs that can lead to violent actions.
  5. Raise awareness around domestic and sexual violence.
  6. Attend events that support survivors and the work of advocacy centers.
  7. Rent an awareness display for your next event.
  8. Make a donation to NDDSVC and help us provide life-saving resources to North Dakota communities.
  9. Volunteer with or donate to your local DV/SA advocacy center. Advocacy centers often have wish lists for donation items, so it can be helpful to call them or check out their Facebook page to see what they need.
  10. Talk to policymakers about the importance of DV/SA advocacy centers and providing adequate funding for their services.
  11. Help us provide higher education opportunities for low-income women by donating to the Women’s Opportunity Scholarship.
  12. View job openings from NDDSVC and our member organizations and join the team of North Dakotans working to end abuse.
  13. Send a thank you card or message to the staff at your local advocacy center. If they’ve helped you or someone you know, tell them about the impact they’ve made.
  14. Follow us on social media, sign up for our newsletter, and share our messages to help us build a violence-free North Dakota.
  15. Stay up to date on News & Events to find more ways to take action.

More ways to get involved

Women’s Opportunity Scholarship

The Women’s Opportunity Scholarship provides higher education opportunities to low-income women who wish to enter, or are currently attending, a North Dakota college, university, or trade school.

Awareness

Take the first step towards change by raising awareness for domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in your community.

Advocate for Policy

Contact your representatives about legislation impacting victims of domestic and sexual violence.

Thousands 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.

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Find Help

If you are in an unsafe or abusive situation, there are 19 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.

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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.