NH Coalition Thanks Senator Jeanne Shaheen for Decades of Committment to Survivors of Domestic and SExual VIolence

March 12, 2025 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Today, we express our deep gratitude to Senator Jeanne Shaheen as she announces her decision not to seek reelection in 2026. For decades, Senator Shaheen has been a tireless advocate for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and at the forefront of anti-violence work, both in New Hampshire and across the nation.
 
Year after year, her leadership has been instrumental in securing critical funding for victim services, including record levels of support for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) programs. We are especially grateful for her unwavering support of local crisis centers in New Hampshire, ensuring they have the resources to be a vital lifeline for survivors.
 
“Senator Shaheen’s leadership in the Senate has changed the landscape of domestic and sexual violence advocacy, and her legacy will continue to inspire our work,” said Amanda Grady Sexton, the Coalition’s Director of Public Affairs. “As Senator Shaheen concludes her decades of service, her legacy will be defined by her unwavering commitment and dedication to the survivors who needed her most.”
 
About the Coalition:
​NHCADSV is a statewide network of 12 independent member programs committed to ending sexual violence, domestic violence, and stalking, through direct services to victims, community education, and public policy advocacy.