The national network to end domestic violence (NNEDV) seeks to implement the (rights, information, support, and education) rise project

The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Victims of Crime awarded the National Network to End Domestic Violence, Inc. (NNEDV) a $2 million cooperative agreement on October 1, 2025, to implement the RISE (Rights, Information, Support, and Education) project under the Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants program (CFDA 16.582).

RISE delivers plain-language, state- and territory-specific legal information to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking across all 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories through a secure, confidential web-based email hotline staffed by licensed attorneys. The service provides individualized, trauma-informed responses and referrals addressing complex legal issues including custody, restraining orders, housing, and safety planning. Under this award, NNEDV will hire additional attorneys, expand its volunteer and pro bono attorney network, enhance platform functionality to improve user accessibility and safety, and reduce response times to increase service availability for all abuse victims, including rural survivors.

Performance occurs in Washington, D.C. The period of performance runs through September 30, 2028. The award obligates $2 million in Crime Victims Fund discretionary grant resources to expand the reach and capacity of this attorney-staffed legal resource hotline.

This secure, confidential, web-based service is the only one in the nation to provide plain-language, state- and territory-specific legal information to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking across all 50 states, D.C., and U.S. Territories. Staffed by licensed attorneys, the email hotline delivers individualized, trauma-informed responses and referrals, addressing complex legal issues such as custody, restraining orders, housing, and safety planning.through rise, NNEDV will hire additional attorneys, expand its volunteer and pro bono attorney network, and enhance its capacity to reduce response times and increase accessibility for all victims of abuse, including rural survivors. The project will enhance the existing email hotline platform to ensure that victims receive services safely through a more user-friendly and accessible interface. By the end of the project period, NNEDV will have expanded the email hotlines reach, improved service quality, and ensured that more survivors receive timely, accurate, and compassionate support in pursuing safety and justice.