Our media advocacy covers key topics in California’s movement to end domestic violence. Search through Partnership press releases and coverage below to see our latest updates.
Journalists can contact the Partnership’s Communications Team directly at communications@cpedv.org.
Any survivor in need of assistance should contact their local domestic violence program (see cpedv.org/get-help for locations) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1800-799-7233) for 24/7 free, confidential support.
Beginning July 2024, Cal OES is anticipating a reduction to California VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant Program of $105,800,000 -$132,100,000 as a result of declines in the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding. This funding is the backbone to California’s response to crime victims’ needs.
Domestic violence is a systemic pattern of behaviors that uses threats and/or acts of violence that can be physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, and financial to establish and maintain power and control over another. Beliefs and behaviors are learned, grounded, and protected by social and cultural systems.