Safe Home
To keep domestic violation acts a part of United States law and to further the protection of our country’s citizens, it is very important that there are advocates out there for these causes making sure that everyone understands the necessity of this type of legislation. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence is an organization that is working hard to get the public organized and find leaders to head the fight against violence in their communities. The NCADV believes that building coalitions on the local, state, regional, and national levels is a great way to initiate changes in the way society views domestic violence, how they are educated about it, and how to make changes from a legal standpoint.
The goals of the NCADV are very ambitious. They are diligently working toward a complete elimination of domestic violence in all areas and among all races, religions, and economic standings. They want to empower women and children by showing their support for laws like the Violence Against Women Act, which provides funding for investigation and prosecution of domestic violence cases. As with any great cause, the best way (and usually the first step) to reach your goal is through raising awareness and educating the public. NCADV does this by providing facts and statistics about domestic violence, they educate the public on how to recognize the signs so that they can do something about it, and they help people to understand the impact that violence can have on an entire family.
If you visit their website, NCADV.org, you can find a bounty of useful information. For people that are planning on leaving their unhealthy relationship or violent household, there are guides on how to create a “safety plan” for yourself. When taking this kind of step, it is important that it go as smoothly as possible and that the victim’s safety is assured. That is why knowing how to make a safety plan for yourself is such a necessary action. There are also updates and alerts regarding public policy available to visitors on the website, there is information about domestic violence laws, and what you can do to influence legislation as well as congress.
A program that is run by the NCADV that really tugs at the heartstrings is the Cosmetic and Reconstructive Support Program. The services of this program are provided for survivors of domestic violence that are unable too afford cosmetic or reconstructive surgery on their own. Often times the violence that these people faced leaves them with scars or similar problems. For the “Face to Face” program, professional cosmetic surgeons volunteer their time and expertise to help the victims of these crimes. There is also a program by the name of “Give Back a Smile” that provides cosmetic dentristry to survivors.
For this group to continue to provide fantastic services to the public, they need people to donate to their organization and to the cause. On their website there are several ways that somebody can help out if they choose to, including the donation of a car or phone, starting a shelter for battered women and children, volunteering your time to help those in need, and many more. Visit the NCADV webpage and see what they have to offer for yourself.
