Weekly Update from the National Latin@ Network
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A SCAN OF THE FIELD: INTRODUCING THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING REPORT CASE STUDIES
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Case studies used semi-structured interviews with key informants within each selected organization and an analysis of organizational material (including intake documents, marketing materials, and program evaluations) pertinent to service provision for survivors of trafficking. All key informants consented to participate and interviews were audio recorded and transcribed.
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WEBINAR RECORDING UPLOADED
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Learning About Serving Survivors of Human Trafficking
Martha Hernandez-Martinez, MPA, reviews the research conducted for A Scan of the Field: Learning About Survivors of Human Trafficking
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Precarity & Resistance Among Immigrant Survivors of Human Trafficking
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. EST
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Human Trafficking Field Developments and Intersections with Domestic Violence
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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NCADV PUBLISHES SUPPORT OF H.R.511
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The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) praises Representative Anthony Brown (D-MD-4) and his 50 original co-sponsors for introducing H.R.511, the Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act of 2019.
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ASIANS 2ND-LARGEST GROUP OF TRAFFICKING VICTIMS IN U.S.
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Traffickers are not always unknown assailants, but can be a family member, husband, or boyfriend; and victims face both push and pull factors that influence their ability to leave.
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JUDGE RULES AGAINST ADDING QUESTION OF CITIZENSHIP TO CENSUS
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A federal judge in New York has ruled against the Trump administration's decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman ordered the administration to stop its plans to include the controversial question on forms for the upcoming national head count "without curing the legal defects" the judge identified
in his 277-page opinion released on Tuesday
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MOTHERING JUSTICE TO HOST 'STATE OF THE MAMA' EVENT
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On Monday, Jan 28 at the American Federation of Teachers (555 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington DC), the event will be held to discuss issues affecting WoC mothers.
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CALL FOR SPEAKERS PROPOSAL DEADLINE EXTENDED
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The new deadline is February 1, 2019.
Voices in Action will take place September 16-18, 2019 in Washington, DC, and Lobby Day will take place on September 19.
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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 14TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN
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Early registration ends February 8, 2019. Conference will provide a national forum to disseminate the highest level of training, information, and strategies to advocates for victims of crimes against women.
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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
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Jana’s Campaign Campus Safety Summit, held in conjunction with Conference on Crimes Against Women, is taking place within the first two days of the four-day conference. The 2019 summit is taking place April 8-9, at the Sheraton Hotel, in Dallas, Texas.
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ILRC PUBLISHES LATEST INFORMATION ON T-VISAS
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The Immigration Legal Resource Center announced
the newest title to its widely distributed collection of practical, expertly written immigration law guides,
T Visas: A Critical Immigration Option for Survivors of Human Trafficking
. This publication guides you through the entire process of representing a human trafficking survivor in their immigration case.
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Addressing Trauma in the Lives of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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February 12, 2018
2 - 3:30 p.m. EST
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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By: Esther Gabara
An academic book that doubles as a coffee table tome. A guide to accompany a traveling exhibit of Latin American pop art, this book comes with plenty of colorful images, as well as essays that trace the art movement’s origins across Latin America.
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OVW grant solicitations are still open
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Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood invites letters of intent
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Deadline
January 31, 2019
The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood supports innovative, creative projects and programs with the potential to significantly enhance the development, health, safety, education, and/or quality of life of children from birth through age five. To that end, the foundation provides funding in three areas: early childhood welfare, early childhood education and play, and parenting education. Letters of Intent must be received no later than January 31, 2019. Upon review, selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application.
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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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Ben & Jerry's Foundation seeks proposals for social and environmental justice projects
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Deadline
April 15, 2019
The Ben & Jerry's Foundation supports organizations that work to bring about progressive social change by addressing the underlying conditions of societal and environmental problems. To that end, one-year grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to nonprofit, grassroots community-organizing groups in the United States working to advance social and environmental justice and create sustainable and just-food systems. Grants can be used to support both program and operational costs. The foundation will only consider proposals from grassroots, constituent-led organizations with annual budgets under $500,000 that are using direct action, grassroots, and community-organizing strategies to accomplish their goals. Pre-proposals may be submitted starting February 1, 2019, and must be received no later than April 15, 2019. Upon review, select applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal.
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SPSSI: James Marshall Public Policy Fellow
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The SPSSI James Marshall Public Policy Fellowship trains early career scientists to 1) contribute to the effective use of scientific knowledge about social issues in the formation of public policy at the federal level; 2) educate the scientific community about how research can contribute to the development of public policy; and 3) establish a more effective liaison between social scientists and various policymaking mechanisms.
This position is supported, in part, by an endowment provided to SPSSI by the James Marshall Fund. The fellowship provides support for a postdoctoral-level fellow to work full-time for one year (e.g., September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020) in the United States Congress in Washington, DC.
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CHCI: 2019 Fellowship Program
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Application deadline has been extended until February 4, 2019.
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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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