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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September 16, 2025

NDDSVC Awards $13,500 in Scholarships

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

Domestic Violence is No “Little Fight”

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

2024 Statistics on Domestic & Sexual Violence

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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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 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.

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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.