Today marks 40 years of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act! This milestone offers a moment to reflect on 4 decades of supporting survivors, and ensuring access to resources through The Hotline. bit.ly/3zMkRSt.
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FVPSA Data Portal
This page is dedicated to providing our audience with pertinent data and resources, which highlight FVPSA's impact within the DV/SA survivor support field.
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October 11, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Today marks 40 years of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act! This milestone offers a moment to reflect on 4 decades of supporting survivors, and ensuring access to resources through The Hotline. bit.ly/3zMkRSt.
#40YearsofFVPSA #FVPSA
#40YearsofFVPSA #FVPSA
Congratulations to the survivors who stood for justice -and who united Congress and the nation around an overwhelmingly bipartisan issue -ending violence against women and children. Now Congress don’t let VAWA, FVPSA, VOCA or HUD programs that help them get cut in FY26 appropriations negotiations.
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Congratulations to the survivors who stood for justice -and who united Congress and the nation around an overwhelmingly bipartisan issue -ending violence against women and children. Now Congress don’t let VAWA, FVPSA, VOCA or HUD programs that help them get cut in FY26 appropriations negotiations.
If you are being abused by your partner do not be afraid to reach out, regardless of your gender.
www.acf.hhs.gov/fysb/program...
www.acf.hhs.gov/fysb/program...
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) provides funding for the on-going operation of a 24-hour, national, toll-free telephone hotline. The Hotline is an immediate link to lifesaving ...
www.acf.hhs.gov
December 11, 2024 at 2:54 PM
If you are being abused by your partner do not be afraid to reach out, regardless of your gender.
www.acf.hhs.gov/fysb/program...
www.acf.hhs.gov/fysb/program...
I’m sure, if Trump is allowed to continue ruining America, he’ll sign executive orders to end:
1) The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
2) The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
3) The Family Violence Prevention & Services Act (FVPSA)
Count on it.
1) The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
2) The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
3) The Family Violence Prevention & Services Act (FVPSA)
Count on it.
September 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I’m sure, if Trump is allowed to continue ruining America, he’ll sign executive orders to end:
1) The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
2) The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
3) The Family Violence Prevention & Services Act (FVPSA)
Count on it.
1) The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
2) The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
3) The Family Violence Prevention & Services Act (FVPSA)
Count on it.
🔩SOCIAL SERVICES & THE SAFETY NET: SNAP-Ed & nutrition educators; food banks & emergency-food partners; Medicare/Medicaid & SHIP navigators; child-welfare & foster-care caseworkers; domestic-violence & sexual-assault shelters (VAWA/FVPSA); legal-aid attorneys; refugee resettlement.
June 17, 2026 at 8:58 PM
🔩SOCIAL SERVICES & THE SAFETY NET: SNAP-Ed & nutrition educators; food banks & emergency-food partners; Medicare/Medicaid & SHIP navigators; child-welfare & foster-care caseworkers; domestic-violence & sexual-assault shelters (VAWA/FVPSA); legal-aid attorneys; refugee resettlement.
Congratulations to the survivors who stood for justice -and who united Congress and the nation around an overwhelmingly bipartisan issue -ending violence against women and children. Now Congress don’t let VAWA, FVPSA, VOCA or HUD programs that help them get cut in FY26 appropriations negotiations.
November 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Congratulations to the survivors who stood for justice -and who united Congress and the nation around an overwhelmingly bipartisan issue -ending violence against women and children. Now Congress don’t let VAWA, FVPSA, VOCA or HUD programs that help them get cut in FY26 appropriations negotiations.
"FVPSA funding supports grants for every state, territory, 252 tribal nations, and 2000 emergency shelters/programs providing 16 million shelter nights; answering 2.7 million crisis calls; and offering safety support services for 2.4 million survivors nationwide."
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It is with a heavy heart and even heavier mind that I share that on March… | Shawndell Dawson | 160 comments
It is with a heavy heart and even heavier mind that I share that on March 31, 2025 at 10:002 PM EST, I was sent an email stating that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed to reas...
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April 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
"FVPSA funding supports grants for every state, territory, 252 tribal nations, and 2000 emergency shelters/programs providing 16 million shelter nights; answering 2.7 million crisis calls; and offering safety support services for 2.4 million survivors nationwide."
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Illinois, FVPSA funding is at risk! myemail.constantcontact.com/URGENT-ACTIO...
URGENT ACTION NEEDED: FVPSA Funding is at risk!
Email from Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence Contact your Members of Congress TODAY! View as Webpage FVPSA Funding is at risk! 4/8/2025 URGENT ACTION ALERT Call Your Members of Congress!
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April 8, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Illinois, FVPSA funding is at risk! myemail.constantcontact.com/URGENT-ACTIO...
If you are being abused by your partner do not be afraid to reach out, regardless of gender. www.acf.hhs.gov/fysb/program...
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) provides funding for the on-going operation of a 24-hour, national, toll-free telephone hotline. The Hotline is an immediate link to lifesaving ...
www.acf.hhs.gov
December 11, 2024 at 2:59 PM
If you are being abused by your partner do not be afraid to reach out, regardless of gender. www.acf.hhs.gov/fysb/program...
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). If “this is not who we are as a nation” then prove it. Get loud. Vote better.
December 3, 2024 at 6:46 AM
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). If “this is not who we are as a nation” then prove it. Get loud. Vote better.
VAWA, VOCA, and FVPSA funding increases are so needed. Advocates lobby because that’s what advocates do. But where is everyone else?
December 3, 2024 at 6:41 AM
VAWA, VOCA, and FVPSA funding increases are so needed. Advocates lobby because that’s what advocates do. But where is everyone else?
Crisis centers in Illinois are revolutionizing support for victims of domestic violence by integrating essential housing services into their frameworks—find out how this could change lives!
Learn more here
#IL #CitizenPortal #HousingServices #ClientSupport #EmergencyShelters
Learn more here
#IL #CitizenPortal #HousingServices #ClientSupport #EmergencyShelters
Crisis Centers Implement New Housing Services for Emergency Shelters
Crisis centers introduce housing services for emergency shelter reporting under FVPSA requirements.
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July 29, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Crisis centers in Illinois are revolutionizing support for victims of domestic violence by integrating essential housing services into their frameworks—find out how this could change lives!
Learn more here
#IL #CitizenPortal #HousingServices #ClientSupport #EmergencyShelters
Learn more here
#IL #CitizenPortal #HousingServices #ClientSupport #EmergencyShelters
Congratulations to the survivors who stood for justice -and who united Congress and the nation around an overwhelmingly bipartisan issue -ending violence against women and children. Now Congress don’t let VAWA, FVPSA, VOCA or HUD programs that help them get cut in FY26 appropriations negotiations.
November 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Congratulations to the survivors who stood for justice -and who united Congress and the nation around an overwhelmingly bipartisan issue -ending violence against women and children. Now Congress don’t let VAWA, FVPSA, VOCA or HUD programs that help them get cut in FY26 appropriations negotiations.
Congratulations to the survivors who stood for justice -and who united Congress and the nation around an overwhelmingly bipartisan issue -ending violence against women and children. Now Congress don’t let VAWA, FVPSA, VOCA or HUD programs that help them get cut in FY26 appropriations negotiations.
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Congratulations to the survivors who stood for justice -and who united Congress and the nation around an overwhelmingly bipartisan issue -ending violence against women and children. Now Congress don’t let VAWA, FVPSA, VOCA or HUD programs that help them get cut in FY26 appropriations negotiations.
Under VAWA and FVPSA, gender identity, gender expression, and many other identities and experiences are legally protected. As the LGBTQ IPV Institute reminds us all, “It is still illegal to discriminate or exclude transgender survivors from federally funded services." forge.tips/LGBT-IPV-guidance
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April 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Under VAWA and FVPSA, gender identity, gender expression, and many other identities and experiences are legally protected. As the LGBTQ IPV Institute reminds us all, “It is still illegal to discriminate or exclude transgender survivors from federally funded services." forge.tips/LGBT-IPV-guidance
I also called for support of H.R. 909 and the WISE Act (H.R. 2851), which would expand access to legal and support services for survivors. These are more than bills—they're lifelines. #SupportSurvivors #VAWA #FVPSA #VOCA #HR909 #WISEAct #GBVResearch
July 15, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I also called for support of H.R. 909 and the WISE Act (H.R. 2851), which would expand access to legal and support services for survivors. These are more than bills—they're lifelines. #SupportSurvivors #VAWA #FVPSA #VOCA #HR909 #WISEAct #GBVResearch