On just one day — Sept. 4, 2024 — 20 domestic violence programs across Nebraska served 422 adult survivors and children, answered 173 hotline calls, and provided 9 educational sessions to community members. Yet, despite these lifesaving efforts, 43 requests for help went unmet—a stark reminder that the need far exceeds available resources. This data comes from the 19th Annual Domestic Violence Counts Report, released by the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), in partnership with the Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence.
'Behind every number is a real person—a survivor seeking safety,” said Christon MacTaggart, Executive Director of the Nebraska Coalition. “This snapshot is a powerful reminder of what we already know: domestic violence is happening in every community, and sometimes the need for certain types of support outweigh the resources available.”
Of the unmet requests, nearly half were for housing needs, including emergency shelter, rent assistance, motel stays, and transitional housing—critical resources that help survivors escape abuse and rebuild their lives. Without stable housing, many survivors face the agonizing choice of staying in unsafe situations or becoming homeless.
