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North Dakota Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition

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If you are in an unsafe situation, know that there is help available to you in North Dakota.

The North Dakota Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition (NDDSVC) supports and serves as a unified voice for 18 domestic violence/sexual assault (DV/SA) victim advocacy centers across North Dakota. From training and educational materials to public awareness and legislative policy change, we work to provide North Dakota communities with the best tools and information to better support victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Visit https://nddsvc.org/find-help to see a list of ND domestic violence/sexual assault victim advocacy centers and their contact information.

10/31/2026

Halloween can be scary, but your relationship shouldn't be. You deserve love without fear. 💜👻

10/30/2026

What if you’re in danger, but it isn’t safe to leave the ones you care about the most?

Many victims and survivors fear for their lives and for the lives of their pets. An abuser may threaten to hurt or kill pets as a way to have power and control over the victim, making them feel like they have no choice but to stay in the relationship.

You can help keep victims (and their furry friends) safe. Go to https://nddsvc.org/get-involved to find ways to support a domestic violence program near you. 🐶🐱💜

10/29/2026

There are many barriers that prevent someone from leaving an abusive relationship. If someone is being abused, “just leaving” is easier said than done.

Learn more at https://nnedv.org/content/frequently-asked-questions-about-domestic-violence/

10/28/2026

Many victims of domestic violence are also stalked by their current or former abusive partner both during and after the relationship. And on average, intimate partner stalkers pose the greatest threats to their victims, as opposed to stalkers who are strangers or acquaintances.

Learn more about stalking and how to spot it at www.stalkingawareness.org/

10/27/2026

“Stranglers want their victims to know that they have complete control over whether their victims live or die.” —Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention

Strangulation is a serious and immediate warning sign for a potential homicide. It’s one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence and can make you lose consciousness within 5-10 seconds.

If a victim is strangled even one time, she is 750% more likely to be killed by her partner. If she is lucky to survive, she has most likely suffered some internal injury and/or short and long-term health consequences.

If you or someone you know has been strangled by an intimate partner, you may be in danger. Call your local crisis hotline for help: https://nddsvc.org/find-help. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Strangulation information from the Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention https://www.allianceforhope.org/training-institute-on-strangulation-prevention

10/26/2026

Leaving or escaping an abusive relationship is not an event. It’s a complex process that depends on many external factors and a victim’s perceptions of choices and consequences.

Instead of asking, “Why do they stay in that relationship?” ask, “What do they need to leave?”

Some factors that can help a person escape an abusive relationship:

💟 Support from family members, friends, and neighbors

🏠 Availability at a domestic violence shelter or other safe space

⚖️ Being believed by police, prosecutors, and judges

🌟 The acknowledgement, understanding, and support of doctors, psychologists, religious advisors, social service workers, and children’s school/teachers

🤝 Access to advocates who can help with obtaining protection orders and other assistance

💵 Access to money, bank accounts, and/or financial information to support themselves and their family without the abuser

🚨 Perhaps most importantly, institutional enforcement that ensures the abuser will leave them alone after they leave, like enforcing protection orders, laws, and other legal orders

10/25/2026

Each year The National Network to End Domestic Violence coordinates —a one day, unduplicated count of the number of people who sought domestic violence services in the United States.

In just one day, North Dakota advocates helped 344 victims find safe shelter, transportation, mental health support, legal support, counseling, and so much more.

10/24/2026

Children living in households affected by domestic violence may develop a distorted understanding of relationships.

While some children may choose to avoid abusive behavior in their own relationships as they mature, others may repeat the patterns of abuse they witnessed with their peers or partners.

🚹Research shows that boys who have experienced domestic violence are more likely to engage in abusive behavior towards their future partners and children. They might internalize the belief that manipulating someone or resorting to violence is acceptable behavior.

🚺 Girls who have experienced domestic violence are more likely to become victims of dating or domestic violence in their teen and adult years. They may mistakenly associate hurtful behavior with emotional intimacy or love.

Domestic violence affects generations of families, and we must break the cycle. You can help support children experiencing domestic violence in your community by supporting your local domestic violence program. Find one near you at https://nddsvc.org/find-help

10/23/2026

A Domestic Violence Protection Order can give you legal protection from an abuser and help you stay safe.

To get a DVPO, you must prepare Domestic Violence Protection Order forms and file them with a North Dakota district court. The forms can be presented to the district court by yourself, an attorney, or with a certified domestic violence/sexual assault (DV/SA) advocate’s help.

For more information, go to: https://nddsvc.org/get-information/state-laws/domestic-violence-protection-orders

10/23/2026

It was a blast having Melissa Scaia and Laura Williams in North Dakota to train advocates on building relationships with system partners, identifying systemic barriers for survivors, and developing solutions that improve responses to domestic and sexual violence.

Thank you to Laura and Melissa for an awesome training, and thank you to everyone who traveled to attend! 🫶

Address

515 E Broadway Avenue, Suite 106
Bismarck, ND
58501

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

https://nddsvc.org/

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