Public Policy Advocacy

Recognizing that federal, state, local, and organizational policy decisions affect survivors’ ability to reach and maintain safety and stability for themselves and their children, our Policy Team advocates for and provides guidance around the creation of survivor-informed policy initiatives. Through direct and grassroots lobbying at the state and federal level, executive branch agency lobbying, and collaboration with a wide variety of governmental, nonprofit, and advocacy organizations, our Policy Team staff are key to bringing the voice of survivors to the table when such policy initiatives are being considered. Throughout the year, whether during the legislative session or during the interim, the Policy Team works together with the Communications Team to shift the narrative around what survivors of IPV truly need to be safe, and to encourage policy makers to find real solutions that help survivors and their children achieve independence and stability.