Speak Out Against Domestic Violence

One in four women in the U.S. will become a victim of abuse or partner violence in her life. Teens and young women experience the highest rates of relationship violence and partner abuse. To help end this devastating cycle, Speak Out Against Domestic Violence was launched in 2004 to build awareness, to educate, and to develop and implement prevention and direct service programs.

Funds and visibility are raised through the sale of special Speak Out and Empowerment fundraising products and Public Service Announcements. Through the end of 2011, in the U.S. alone, we have provided more than $28 million for the domestic violence cause.

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m.powerment by mark. is a philanthropic initiative committed to breaking the cycle of dating abuse and partner violence among young women who experience high rates of partner violence. Since the launch of m.powerment by mark. in 2008, it has raised more than $1 million to help young women learn about the dangers of abusive relationships and how to overcome them.

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Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence and Dating Abuse
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

The Avon Foundation for Women is not a direct service agency. Please contact any of these agencies for support and guidance. You can also find a comprehensive list of warning signs, safety plans, and other tips in our Domestic Violence and Dating Abuse Resource Guide.

Domestic Violence and Dating Abuse Resource Guide
What everyone should know about domestic violence. This guide will provide you with information, support and resources to use and share. Read about:

- Forms of Domestic Violence
- Warning Signs
- Planning for Safety
- What Parents Can Do To Help

Download the English version »
Download the Spanish version »

Preventing & Responding to Gender Violence in Higher Education
Beyond Title IX: Recent legal developments, research reports, and tools for practice have brought us to a unique moment in preventing and addressing gender-based violence on college and university campuses. The time is now to build on and improve campus efforts.

To bring together the best practices and most sophisticated knowledge, Futures Without Violence and the Avon Foundation convened a national Campus Advisory Board of experts in the field. This document is a product of that meeting and is offered to provide guidance to colleges and universities on how best to create and promote a campus norm of interpersonal respect and non-violent relationships.

Honor Our Voices
Honor Our Voices is a unique online learning module providing you with the opportunity to see domestic violence through the eyes and voices of children. The purpose of this learning module is to create a multi-pronged response to increase the awareness and sensitivity of shelter advocates and other social service providers to the needs of children and suggest promising ways of enhancing services for children exposed to domestic violence. Included in this learning module is a downloadable guide for practice and a digital library of short audio programs that highlight specific promising practices through the voices of children.

Honor Our Voices is supported by Avon Foundation for Women in partnership with the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA) and Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) at the University of Minnesota.

Speak Out Against Domestic Violence Video
The Avon Foundation is proud to share its "Speak Out Against Domestic Violence" video with you. The video creates an emotional connection to the Avon Foundation's Speak Out Against Domestic Violence program and provides hope for those who are victims of domestic and intimate partner violence.

Family Justice Center Partnership Video
Avon Foundation for Women is a proud supporter of the National Family Justice Center Alliance, and individual Family Justice Centers (FJC) across the United States that help women and children in need. This inspirational video highlights the help FJC clients receive, and describes their journeys from DV Victims to Survivors and Advocates.

Domestic Violence Video Library
Our informative library of DV videos include:

- An overview of domestic violence and what a victim might experience.
- What are the signs of abuse?
- Why do victims return to abusers?
- Planning for safety.
- How can I approach someone who may be a victim?

More Opportunities For You To Get Involved

Speak Out Against Domestic Violence and m.powerment Fundraising Products
Purchase special products to support the fight against domestic violence.

Opportunities For Survivors To Speak Out and Get Involved
Survivors can learn five easy action steps to support the cause and Speak Out Against Domestic Violence.

Opportunities For Friends and Families To Speak Out and Get Involved
Friends and Families can learn five easy action steps to support the cause and Speak Out Against Domestic Violence.