New Report: FVPSA Needs Assessment Annual Update—2024

November 4, 2024

Announcements, Spotlight

Identifying the Needs of Native Survivors

As part of our ongoing review of the strengths and gaps in North Dakota’s response to domestic violence, NDDSVC collaborated with Global Rights for Women (GRW) in 2023-2024 to conduct a statewide Needs Assessment Annual Update project. This Annual Update identifies Native American women as a priority underserved and highly victimized community in our state. In-depth information gathered from Native survivors and program advocates highlights several ways NDDSVC and our member programs can better address Indigenous women’s unique needs and challenges and improve domestic violence response, including:

  • Strengthening culturally relevant and trauma informed services.
  • Building further active and ongoing collaboration across all tribal and non-tribal programs.
  • Incorporating strategies for enhanced inclusion of Native survivor input in the decision-making processes impacting their lives and the lives of their children.

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November 12, 2024

New Report: Leading Sexual Violence Prevention in North Dakota

Announcements, Spotlight

NDDSVC’s role as the designated state sexual assault coalition includes a strategic focus on addressing sexual violence through prevention strategies creating a culture of respect, consent, and nonviolence in North Dakota. In 2023, NDDSVC received funding and resources from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program Grant to complete a year-long, data-driven Coalition Capacity Assessment addressing areas of sexual violence primary prevention strengths and areas of potential strategic growth.

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October 16, 2024

CAWS North Dakota Rebrands to North Dakota Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition

Announcements, Blogs, Spotlight

For the past year and a half, CAWS North Dakota has been working to rename and rebrand our organization, and I am proud to announce that as of October 16, 2024, we are now the North Dakota Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition (NDDSVC)! Alongside our rebrand, we've completely updated and redesigned our coalition website. 

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October 1, 2024

Every1KnowsSome1: NDDSVC Launches Statewide Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign

Announcements, Press Releases, Spotlight

The North Dakota Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition (NDDSVC) is shining a light on a common, yet overshadowed topic this October: domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), a time dedicated to remembering victims of domestic violence, celebrating survivors and bringing communities together to identify and eliminate domestic violence.

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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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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.