
Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Services announced massive job cuts (Reductions in Force - RIF), impacting critical programs that address domestic violence and sexual assault.
We must take action NOW! These cuts will have a devastating impact on survivors and programs nationwide. Contact your members of Congress today to demand their support for lifesaving federal funding.
1- Find Your Representatives:
www.senate.gov | www.house.gov | Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121
2- Call or Email Your Representatives:
Sample Script: Hello, my name is [your name], and I’m a constituent from [your city and state]. I am reaching out today to urge [Representative or Senator’s name] to do everything in their congressional power to ensure that survivors of domestic violence and the programs that serve them have access to lifesaving federal funding.
These programs rely heavily on essential federal resources, including the Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, the Victims of Crime Act, and U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development funds. Federal resources provide critical support for survivors by funding shelters, legal advocacy, economic assistance, housing, counseling, and prevention services. They are essential to ensuring that survivors have a pathway to safety, recovery, and stability.
It is crucial that [Representative or Senator’s name] fully understands the urgent and life-threatening impact these funding challenges are having on domestic violence programs in [your city and state]. We need their continued support to ensure that survivors are not left without the resources they need during this critical time.
3- Spread the Word!
Tag your Representatives and Senators on social media.
Use hashtags #SupportSurvivors #SurvivorsDeserveBetter
Share this post & encourage others to act!