What is NO MORE?
NO MORE is a new, overarching symbol, like the pink breast cancer ribbon and the yellow support our troops ribbon,
that is bringing together all people, organizations and communities
that support ending domestic violence and sexual assault in our society.
The History of NO MORE
The NO MORE symbol has been in the making since 2009. It was
developed because despite the significant progress that has been made in
the visibility of domestic violence and sexual assault, these problems
effecting millions remain hidden and on the margins of public concern.
Hundreds of representatives from the domestic violence and sexual
assault prevention field came together and agreed that a new,
overarching symbol, uniting all people working to end these problems,
could have a dramatic impact on the public’s awareness.
The signature blue vanishing point originated from the concept of a
zero – as in zero incidences of domestic violence and sexual assault. It
was inspired by Christine Mau, a survivor of domestic violence and
sexual abuse who is now the Director of European Designs at
Kimberly-Clark. The symbol was designed by Sterling Brands, and focus
group tested with diverse audiences across the country who agreed that
the symbol was memorable, needed and important.
Who is behind NO MORE?
Every major domestic violence and sexual assault
organization in the U.S. – from men's organizations like A Call To Men
and Men Can Stop Rape, to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, to
groups that help teens like loveisrespect.org and Futures Without
Violence, to the U.S. Dept. of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women – all of them are behind NO MORE. View the complete list of organizations here.
What do we do?
NO MORE is spotlighting an invisible problem in a whole new
way. The first unifying symbol to express support for ending domestic
violence and sexual assault, NO MORE can be used by anyone who wants to
end domestic violence and sexual assault. Our vision is that NO MORE
will be everywhere – on websites, t-shirts, billboards. Organizations
and corporations, large and small, will embrace this symbol as their
own. When an abuse case makes media headlines, you will instantly see NO
MORE being tweeted, discussed on Facebook, worn as jewelry and on
t-shirts; made into buttons and posted in classrooms, offices,
billboards and grocery
stores across the country. NO MORE will help end the stigma, shame and
silence of domestic violence and sexual assault. NO MORE will help
increase funding to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault. NO
MORE will help to change behaviors that lead to this violence. Get the symbol today and start showing your support.
Why should I care?
How can I help?
There are hundreds of ways you can spread the word about NO MORE.
Start letting your voice be heard. Say it and then share on social media Say NO MORE to domestic violence and sexual assault.
Upload your photo to our We Say NO MORE Photo Gallery and get your very own picture with the NO MORE symbol. You can use this photo, or download the symbol itself,
and start sharing it today – Facebook it, Tweet it, Pin it, and email
it. Use it to tell all your friends that you say NO MORE and invite them
to do the same. Soon we’ll have products available that you can
purchase – t-shirts, buttons and pins – with the symbol. Until then, you
can find out more on how to make them on your own. Visit our Take Action page for all the ways you can start using and sharing NO MORE today.