DCCADV

Eid Mubarak! 🌙 As Ramadan concludes, we celebrate the beauty of community and the strength of spirit found during Eid Al-Fitr. May your day be filled with joy, peace, and togetherness. Wishing a blessed celebration to all our Muslim neighbors across the District!

We inadvertently scheduled a DV ACT session during Passover. We sincerely apologize for this oversight. An additional training day will be added in May to cover that material. We are improving our review process to better honor religious observances. More: dccadv.org/training-and-o…

Sending a bit of luck and a lot of love to DC this St. Patrick’s Day! 🌈☘️ While we celebrate, we’re reminded that safety isn’t about luck—it’s about the community we build together. Here’s to a District where every neighbor feels secure and supported. Happy St. Paddy’s!

Ready to make a difference? Register for DVACT. Cultivate liberatory advocacy and equity in this hybrid intensive. Whether you want to build your advocacy skills or want to better support your community, let’s build safety together. Register today: bit.ly/4ugVQX1

Celebrate 40 years of DCCADV! 🥂 Join us for a rooftop cocktail party & networking as we honor decades of work to end domestic violence in DC. ⏳ Tomorrow is the LAST DAY for early bird rates! Grab your tickets now: bit.ly/407MXBg

Survivor leadership comes from a genuine desire to create the safe spaces we once needed. Survivor Advisory Board members are experts by experience, guiding DC toward a more just future. Interested in learning about our survivor-led initiatives? Details: docs.google.com/forms/d/1tpvrM…

🚨More money for police isn't building trust or keeping us safe - investing in survivors and keeping our neighbors housed are how we achieve true community safety.🚨 @MayorBowser @ChmnMendelson support FBC's Community Safety recommendations: bit.ly/WeGotUsDC

Women’s history is built on the advocacy of those who refuse to accept the status quo. At DCCADV, we honor the advocates and survivors working every day to dismantle cycles of violence in DC. Learn more and get involved: ow.ly/8PN550YoNUu

We will continue to advocate for a system that recognizes domestic violence as a root cause of homelessness—and funds solutions accordingly.

...to support survivor safety and confidentiality. She was joined by our Policy Director, Micaela Deming, and Coalition members who stood together to ensure survivors’ voices are heard and backed by data...

"It is of paramount importance that we lift up a reality that DHS continues to ignore. Per the District’s own data collected through the annual Point-in-Time Count, domestic violence is a leading driver of homelessness...

Celebrate 40 years of dignity over violence! 💜 Join DCCADV on April 29, 2026, for our landmark anniversary for an elegant rooftop evening of celebration, networking, and reflection. Enjoy a cocktail party featuring food and entertainment. 🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/4ak0QAN

This February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Recognizing the signs can be tough, but understanding what to look for helps us protect our youth. 📊 Fact: 1 in 10 high schoolers experiences dating violence. Learn more: loveisrespect.org/get-involved/t… 🧡

Ending domestic violence is inseparable from racial justice. 🕊️ 4 in 10 Black women will face DV in their lifetime. We share this to highlight the urgent need for systemic change. Awareness saves lives. Learn more: bit.ly/3Zt1BTb

Today is a reminder that love takes many forms—and should always feel safe. 🫂💜 If a relationship feels controlling, you aren't alone. Wishing you peace and dignity today. Learn more: bit.ly/4a32CaM 📞 DC Victim Hotline: 1-844-4HELPDC

With federal funds shrinking, DC survivors are at risk. We are calling for a $4.4M investment in the FY27 budget to sustain services and support LGBTQ+, immigrant, and unhoused neighbors. Safety shouldn’t depend on your zip code. Full plan: dccadv.org/budget-platfor…

We are proud to stand alongside change-makers committed to resilience and the protection of our democratic institutions.

Our Executive Director, Dawn Dalton, and Policy Director, Micaela Deming, attended the Together for Democracy Conference hosted by @democracyforward.

Powerful conversations with thought leaders, including civil rights icon, Dolores Huerta, DF's Skye Perryman, Jordan Klepper from The Daily Show, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and MSNBC’s Eugene Daniels.