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thelily.com/how-to-better-… Here are some of their takeaways about how to better support victims of domestic violence during a pandemic.

thedailybeast.com/the-fight-to-c… There are no national stats on how often women successfully cite self-defense in the murder of their abusive partners, but the numbers surrounding it paint a grim picture. 60% of people in women’s prisons have a history of physical or sexual abuse @ACLU

#DomesticAbuse hotlines in the Washington, #DC metro area have reported a 300% increase in calls. We need your help now more than ever to help families impacted by #domesticviolence. Donate here: knockoutabuse.org/donate

Thank you to everyone who supported #KnockOutAbuse at the Palisades Farmer's Market this weekend! All proceeds benefit women & children impacted by #domesticabuse in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Look out for details on our next booth! #dc #supportlocal #farmersmarket

Founded with the goal of eradicating violence against #women, we are grateful to see Congress pass Savanna's Act. This bill is an important step to ensure all women feel safe in their communities. bit.ly/2ZZrQCa

For women and children around the world, a double plague: #Coronavirus and #DomesticViolence. "Incidents of domestic violence are rising as families struggle with restrictions on movement and mounting economic hardship." - @washingtonpost dlvr.it/Rg5py2

Women's suffrage had many heroines who bravely fought for the rights of women. Their actions led to expansion of legal opportunities, including laws protecting against #DomesticViolence. Read about the unsung heroes we are eternally grateful for here: nyti.ms/321Uz9M

As we approach the U.S. #PresidentialElection2020 & 100th anniversary of the #19thAmendment #WomensEqualityDay, we look back on a century with #women's right to vote. Voting paved the way for expansion of legal protections for women, like the #criminalization of #domesticabuse !

#ICYMI: #GoodNews in the fight against #domesticabuse. A three-day hackathon produced a promising set of mobile apps for women in crisis, and for stopping violence against women before it occurs. Check out the @WIRED article here: wired.com/story/israeli-…

Organizations supporting #domesticviolence victims and their families need your help now more than ever. Donation link: knockoutabuse.org/donate #WashingtonDC #EndDomesticViolence #ProtectFamilies

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ICYMI: Today, France voted to implement a bill intended to protect victims of domestic violence. This is an important step in eliminating #domesticabuse, as France has one of the highest murder rates linked to domestic violence in Western Europe. bbc.com/news/world-eur…

We know domestic violence is spiking under lockdown — we just don’t know the details. Here are women who do. This article by @nytimes highlights the critical work of hotline #workers fighting #domesticviolence during #COVID19 nytimes.com/2020/07/14/opi…

Knock Out Abuse stands in solidarity with others across the country during this time of continued violence against the Black community. Join us as we continue to champion for #domesticabuse #survivors and fight #violence. DONATE HERE: knockoutabuse.org/donate

Today, Knock Out Abuse honors #Juneteenth and its historic significance in the fight against #racialinjustice . Celebrating #FreedomDay is important now more than ever <3

In the last few years, women’s voices have been crucial. From the historic wins in 2018 elections to being on the front lines combating #COVID19, women are speaking out. Powerful article in @VanityFair by @jmpalmieri on how we can be better allies in the fight against #racism

The way to end #domesticviolence is to invest in survivors Great article in @Forbes about how #COVID19 Care Packages are helping survivor entrepreneurs build financial security and long-term safety. #FinancialFreedom

#ICYMI: The #DCHA was violating both its own policies and the #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct by failing to grant existing housing benefits to the victim of abuse. It may seem like a small victory, but moments like this that can make all the difference. #KnowYourRights #EmpowerWomen

This #MemorialDay, we pause to honor our fallen brothers and sisters. We will always remember their sacrifice for our nation. #AlwaysRemember #MDW