NCAVP

NCAVP Statement in Support of the Re-Authorization of VAWA

The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP), a coalition of more than 50 LGBTQ anti-violence organizations across the country, urges Congress to pass the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019, H.R. 1585. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) remains the only piece of federal legislation that includes explicit civil

NCAVP mourns the death of Camila, a transgender woman from El Salvador.

NCAVP mourns the death of Camila, a transgender woman from El Salvador who died earlier this month after being deported from the U.S. According to the Washington Blade, one of the few outlets to report on Camila’s death, she was found in a hospital on January 31 with multiple injuries

ncavp condemns trump’s transgender military ban

On Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court voted to temporarily allow the Trump administration’s ban on most transgender individuals serving in the military to go into effect while the lawsuits challenging the ban move forward. The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) strongly condemns the transgender military ban and such

NCAVP mourns the death of John Likeness, a 54 year-old white gay man from Menomonie, WI

NCAVP mourns the death of John Likeness, a 54 year-old white gay man from Menomonie, WI, who died from a domestic violence related homicide on December 30, 2018. According to media reports, Likeness died as a result to an injury from a crossbow allegedly by his “common law husband” Richard W. Seehaver. Richard

NCAVP mourns the death of Vongell Lugo, a 36 year-old gay man in Washington, D.C.

NCAVP mourns the death of Vongell Lugo, a 36 year-old gay man who is the first reported LGBTQ homicide linked to intimate partner violence in 2019. According to media reports, Vongell was stabbed to death in his home by his partner, U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Collin J. Potter, 26,

NCAVP mourns the death of Dana Martin, a 31 year-old Black trans woman in Montgomery, Alabama

NCAVP mourns the death of Dana Martin, a 31 year-old Black trans woman in Montgomery, Alabama, the first transgender homicide victim of 2019. According to news reports, Dana was shot while driving her car, and died from the wound. Police have no leads, but are continuing to investigate. NCAVP’s latest report,

NCAVP Opposes the Nomination of William Barr for Attorney General

OPPOSE THE NOMINATION OF WILLIAM BARR TO BE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES On behalf of The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP), we are writing to express our opposition to the nomination of William Barr to serve as Attorney General of the United States. NCAVP is a national

NCAVP mourns the death of Sarah Hawkins, a 43-year old woman from Phoenix, AZ

NCAVP mourns the death of 43-year old Sarah Hawkins, who, according to media reports, was shot by her ex-partner, 33-year old Fiona Luvisi, who then killed herself. No more information is available at this time, but NCAVP members will continue to reach out to the local community to offer support. Violence

NCAVP mourns the death of Regina Denise Brown, a 53-year-old trans woman from Orangeburg, SC

NCAVP mourns the death of Regina Denise Brown, a 53-year-old trans woman from Orangeburg, SC. Regina died by arson in October but only recently was identified as transgender in media reports. A man was arrested and charged with Regina’s murder. A person claiming to know Regina told PinkNews in an email:

NCAVP Mourns The Death Of Brendon Michaels, a 43 year-old White Gay Man, In Baltimore, MD

NCAVP mourns the death of Brendon Michaels, a 43 year-old white gay man in Baltimore, Maryland. Police officers and firefighters found Brendon Michaels inside his home in Midtown Baltimore on Nov. 8. His death was ruled a “homicide from trauma.” Brendon’s alma mater and long-time employer, Carroll Community College, has created a