Weekly Update from the National Latin@ Network
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Special Update
Blog
NLN Research Announcement
NLN News
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JANUARY 31 UPDATE ON THE END OF THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
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Updated January 31, 2019
On January 25, 2019, Congress and the President enacted legislation to temporarily end the partial federal government shutdown, which had impacted the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) funding for FY2019 and the VAWA authorization and funding as described in our
previous blog. This stop-gap legislation that allocated temporary funding for DOJ and other impacted federal agencies also included a temporary extension of VAWA grant authorization levels until Feb. 15, 2019. If Congress and the President do not reach an agreement to fund these federal agencies beyond Feb. 15, there is the possibility of another partial federal government shutdown that would negatively impact DOJ funding and VAWA once again. We remain hopeful and must encourage Congress to enact legislation by February 15 to fund DOJ and other impacted federal agencies for the remainder of the fiscal year without including other provisions that would be harmful.
In the meantime, the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence is also working with this new Congress to introduce and pass a bipartisan VAWA reauthorization with moderate enhancements for a new five-year period, rather than these temporary extensions of the VAWA authorization levels that Congress has been including in the Continuing Resolutions.
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CONTEXTUAL FACTORS FOR INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AMONG LATIN@S
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In Winter 2018, Casa de Esperanza: National Latin@ Network’s research team updated the facts and statistics for its resources on intimate partner violence (IPV). In this blog is the latest, updated information.
IPV happens within the context of a family’s daily life, which is deeply affected by numerous factors, both personal and systemic, that impact and are impacted by IPV. Some of these have been documented in the literature.
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NLN Research Announcement
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NEW REPORT: LATINA IMMIGRANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S WELL-BEING AND ACCESS TO SERVICES AFTER DETENTION
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This brief describes findings of a research study that seeks to understand the experiences of Latina women and their children when seeking asylum due to gender-based violence and to document the experiences of those who have been detained while seeking asylum for gender-based violence, the consequences of detention on survivors of violence, and post-detention service needs. By understanding the process of detention and how Latinas experience detention and possible re-traumatization and re-victimization, as well as the unique needs and services required to assist survivors throughout detention and upon release from detention, well-informed policy recommendations and practice priorities can be developed to promote trauma-informed approaches at every point.
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WEBINAR RECORDING UPLOADED
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Human Trafficking Field Development and Intersections with Domestic Violence
This webinar, Part 3 of the human trafficking webinar series, was recorded yesterday.
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Public Policy Training Manager
Public Policy and Training Manager will help advance the implementation of Casa de Esperanza’s public policy and training initiatives, consistent with the philosophy, values and mission of Casa de Esperanza: National Latin@ Network for Healthy Families and Communities.
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Project Specialist
This position is responsible for administrative and project support for the NLN directors, managers, and the technical assistance team, and works directly with program staff and consultants to maximize productivity and promote achievement of Casa de Esperanza's goals.
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CATCH ALL HT WEBINAR RECORDINGS
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All three of the webinars in the human trafficking series are now available on Casa de Esperanza's YouTube channel. Check out
- Learning About Survivors of Human Trafficking
- Precarity and Resistance Among Immigrant Survivors of Human Trafficking
- Human Trafficking Field Development and Intersections with DV
- Much more!
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ASYLUM SEEKERS FORCED TO WAIT IN MEXICO
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced plans to immediately launch a
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w policy to force asylum-seeking migrants to wait in Mexico for their immigration court hearing. Officially labeled the “Migrant Protection Protocols” but more commonly known as “Remain in Mexico,” this sweeping change to how people access the asylum process could lead to catastrophic results.
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API-GBV ASKING FOR INPUT ON LANGUAGE ACCESS TOOLKIT
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The Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence would like to extend an invitation to send any feedback or input regarding: topics you want to see in the document; questions you have; challenges you might be confronting, or successful practices you have implemented to improve language access.
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FNUSA RELEASES WHITE PAPER ON SURVIVOR LEADERSHIP IN THE U.S.
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This paper explores current programming available to survivors to gain leadership and professional skills.
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APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS BEING ACCEPTED
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NHTTAC is accepting applications and nominations for its Human Trafficking Leadership Academy. The fellowship will:
· Build your professional network
· Expand your leadership skills
· Create opportunities to inform and improve services for survivors of human trafficking
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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR XIX BINATIONAL CONFERENCE
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The Health Initiative of the Americas, UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health invites you to participate in the XIX Binational Promotores Conference, 2019. This annual conference is aimed at Community Health Workers, community leaders, coordinators and people working to improve migrants' heath conditions and well-being.
***Please note that all presentations are held in Spanish.
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A Life Course Framework for Preventing Domestic Violence
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February 5, 2018
4 - 5:30 p.m. EST
Join us for this webinar to learn more about the findings from the meta-analysis, including the critical periods in a young person’s life and the specific risk factors that are associated with later perpetration. Hear from the Forward Change researcher, our
Breaking the Cycle
program officer, and two leaders from the domestic violence field.
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Informational webinar for application to Advocacy Learning Center
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February 7, 2019
3 p.m. EST
The innovative 18-month Advocacy Learning Center course gives advocates, advocacy program managers and coalition staff a rare chance to come together for self-reflection, inspiration and an opportunity to re-think approaches to individual, institutional and community advocacy.
The application deadline is March 18.
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Addressing Trauma in the Lives of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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February 12, 2019
This webinar will explore the complicated manifestation of trauma in individuals with I/DD who have experienced domestic and/or sexual violence, as well as techniques for supporting survivors with intellectual and developmental disabilities experiencing trauma to facilitate the healing process.
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Sounds of Crossing: Music, Migration, and the Aural Poetics of Huapango Arribeño
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By: Alex E. Chavez
Chavez uses the songs of the borderlands to talk about immigration into the US and the culture that has sprung up around the border. He pulls in both history and current situations – and best of all, his own experiences as a Mexican academic and musician – to create a multidimensional, gorgeous book.
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OVW Fiscal Year 2019 Consolidated Grant Program to Address Children and Youth Experiencing Domestic and Sexual Assault and Engage Men and Boys as Allies
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Letter of Intent due
February 13, 2019
Application deadline
March 6, 2019
This program is authorized by federal appropriations acts. The CYEM Program supports comprehensive, community-based efforts to develop or expand prevention, intervention, treatment, and response strategies to address the needs of children and youth impacted by sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sex trafficking. The CYEM Program also funds prevention efforts that engage men and boys as allies to combat violence against women and girls.
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OVW Funding Opportunity:
Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking
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Deadline
February 26, 2019
Funds are now available to improve criminal justice responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The funds may be used for a range of activities, including collaborative efforts to identify problems and share ideas that will result in effective responses to ensure victim safety and offender accountability.
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Deadline
March 14
Funds are now available
to address campus safety. The funds may be used for a range of activities including: developing and strengthening trauma-informed victim services and strategies to prevent, investigate, and respond to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
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OVW Fiscal Year 2019 Research and Evaluation Solicitation
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Letter of Intent due
February 28, 2019
Application deadline
March 25, 2019
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is a component of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). Created in 1995, OVW administers grant programs authorized by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and subsequent legislation and provides national leadership on issues of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. OVW grants support coordinated community responses to hold offenders accountable and serve victims.
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YWCA: Domestic Violence Community Legal Advocate
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The YWCA Seattle|King|Snohomish Domestic Violence Community Legal Advocate provides services to adult women experiencing domestic violence, including assisting survivors with legal cases, advocacy based counseling, as well as domestic violence education, community resources, information and referrals. Valuing diversity, championing anti-racism policies, and program delivery are the core values of this position. The DV Community Legal Advocate will work primarily with Hispanic and African-American survivors.
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Camba:
Assistant Program Director, Health Homes
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CAMBA's Health Home program is an innovative new model of care management focused on improving the health outcomes for individuals with severe mental illness & other complex chronic illnesses through coordinated networks of medical, psychiatric, behavioral health, social service & housing providers.
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Now accepting blog submissions
We welcome submissions on a number of topics pertaining to domestic violence, family violence, and gender-based violence. These topics include, but are not limited to:
- Gender-based violence intervention and prevention programs that are culturally specific
- Working with Latin@ youth
- Working with immigrant Latin@s
- Health care and gender-based violence
- LGBTQ Latin@ communities
- Children and domestic violence
- Building Latin@ leadership in Latin@ communities
- Elder abuse
We also welcome photography, video, resources, and other digital material that organizations or people wish to share with our network.
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About the National Latin@ Network for Healthy Families and Communities
The National Latin@ Network for Healthy Families and Communities is a network of individuals and organizations committed to improving the health and well-being of Latin@ communities. The National Latin@ Network is led by Casa de Esperanza, a national Latina organization whose mission is to mobilize Latinas and Latin@ communities to end domestic violence. The National Latin@Network for Healthy Families and Communities builds on Casa de Esperanza´s experience working in local communities to support families, end domestic violence, and increase meaningful access to services for Latina@s and incorporates a research center, public policy initiative, and training.
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National Latin@ Network, a project of Casa de Esperanza
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