Who We Are
The Network is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. We believe abuse stems from the use of force or threats to control others, and we oppose all forms of violence as control.
Our programs and services are built on the belief that victims have the right to reclaim power through informed choices, and we are committed to empowering those impacted by domestic and sexual violence.
Mission
Working together to promote victims’ rights for a safer South Dakota.
Vision
Committed to advancing prevention endeavors, improving response efforts and advocacy by diligently working within our communities, across our State and in our Tribal Nations.
Our Story
The Network was established to bring together agencies, advocates, and community partners across South Dakota who share a common goal: ending domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in our state
From our formation, we recognized that creating lasting change requires coordinated action. We began building partnerships between local service providers, law enforcement, healthcare systems, legal advocates, and community organizations to ensure survivors receive comprehensive, trauma-informed support
Over the years, our coalition has grown to encompass member agencies throughout South Dakota, each bringing unique expertise and local knowledge to our shared mission. Through collaboration, we have strengthened our state’s response to violence and expanded access to critical services for survivors in every corner of South Dakota
Today, The Network continues to serve as a vital resource for professionals working to end violence, providing training, technical assistance, and advocacy support while fostering the partnerships that make coordinated community responses possible.
What We Do
Coordination
We facilitate collaboration among member agencies, service providers, and community partners to create unified, effective responses to domestic and sexual violence across South Dakota.
Technical Assistance
Our team provides expert guidance and resources to agencies and professionals helping them enhance their capacity to serve survivors and improve program effectiveness.
Advocacy
We work at the state and local level to advance policies and practices that protect survivors, hold offenders accountable, and prevent violence in our communities.
Training
We deliver comprehensive training programs for professionals across disciplines, building knowledge and skills to recognize, respond to, and prevent domestic and sexual violence.
Community Outreach
We raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence, promote prevention strategies, and connect communities with resources and education to create safer environments.
Policy Work
We serve as a unified, statewide voice for victim services and survivors. We monitor state and federal policy developments that impact victim safety, funding, and access to services, and we translate legislative activity into clear, practical, and actionable information for our member agencies.
Decades of Collaboration and Change
1
Formation
The Network was established to unite agencies and advocates across South Dakota in a coordinated effort to address domestic violence and sexual assault through shared resources and collective action
2
Partnership Building
We expanded our coalition to include diverse partners from law enforcement, healthcare, legal services, and community organizations, creating comprehensive support networks in communities statewide.
3
Legislative Advocacy
Through sustained advocacy efforts, we have worked with lawmakers and stakeholders to strengthen protections for survivors, improve systems responses, and advance policies that prevent violence
4
Statewide Training Expansion
We developed and expanded training programs reaching professionals across South Dakota, building capacity and expertise to ensure every survivor receives informed, compassionate, and effective support