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JANUARY 24 UPDATE ON VAWA AND THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
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Updated January 23, 2019
The previous blog on 1/17/19 was revised on 1/24/19 to include new updated information in the section on “
What is the impact of the current partial federal government shutdown on programs that receive VAWA funding?
” Additionally, there were some revisions in the section on “
What are the next steps in efforts to reauthorize VAWA
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Here is some of the updated material (changes in italics):
What is the impact of the current partial federal government shutdown on programs that receive VAWA funding?
The DOJ’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), which administers the bulk of VAWA funds, had previously advised recipients of VAWA funding that OVW had enough money to remain operational until at least January 18. Grantees were also informed that they could draw down funds for up to 10 additional days in advance.
On January 18, the Acting Director of OVW sent out a notice informing grantees that “OVW remains fully operational” and that grantees can “continue to have access to your grant funds until further notice.”
Nonetheless, if the partial federal government shutdown continues for an extended period of time, it is uncertain at what point OVW may no longer be able to draw from surplus funds to remain operational. Due to the fact that the partial government shutdown has continued for over a month, this has resulted in a lot of uncertainty and fears among domestic violence and sexual assault service providers who receive federal funding.
It is important to note that there are some VAWA programs and services that are not administered through the Department of Justice that have been funded for Fiscal Year 2019 in already-passed appropriations bills such as some programs funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Those grant programs are not impacted by the partial federal government shutdown. However, shelter and transitional housing programs funded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have been impacted by the shutdown and some service providers have reported difficulties accessing their funding.
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A customer leaving a Waffle House in St. Petersburg, Florida got a funny feeling about a young girl standing alone outside the restaurant. Was it strange or was he reading too much into it? Should he call 911? What if he was wrong?
But what if he's right?
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POLICY ALERT FROM AIS: END THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN & OPPOSE THE HARMFUL IMMIGRATION BILL
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced a vote on the End the Shutdown and Secure the Border Act. This legislation contains not only funding for a needless border wall, but also harmful attacks on immigrants that would keep safety out of reach for many survivors of violence,
including children seeking asylum protections
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The bill’s massive increase in funding for enforcement and detention will result in fewer survivors seeking critical services and protections that help them seek safety.
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The second vote will be a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government until February 8th to allow for federal employees affected by the shutdown to get paid and for affected programs to be funded as Congress works on longer term funding.
Tell Your SENATOR to Oppose Harmful Immigration Legislation:
Please urge your SENATORS to VOTE NO on the Trump/McConnell End the Shutdown and Secure the Border Act which they will vote on THURSDAY (January 24). This bill funds the needless border wall, drastically increases immigration enforcement and detention, fails to protect DACA and TPS recipients, and diminishes protections for vulnerable children.
Call your SENATOR TODAY!
Find your Senator’s contact information
here
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WHAT TO SAY
My name is _______and I’m calling from [City and State] and I'm a voter. I’m calling today to ask [Senator ________ ] to vote NO on the End the Shutdown and Secure the Border Act which needlessly increases immigration enforcement and detention, fails to protect DACA and TPS holders, and limits protections for minors seeking asylum. Instead, the Senator should support the clean continuing resolution to end the shutdown and start to work to adopt real, permanent solutions for immigrant communities and for our country.
For more information see:
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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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CALL FOR PROPOSALS: AEA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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The American Evaluation Association (AEA) is now accepting session proposal submissions for Evaluation 2019, taking place November 11 – 16 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Evaluation 2019 is AEA’s annual conference that focuses on best practices and trends impacting the field of evaluation.
Submit your proposal
on a topic following one of these presentation types: panel discussions, expert lectures, roundtables, skill-building workshops, ignite sessions, or birds of a feather gatherings. We are looking for both creative thinking and variety in your submissions.
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:
MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTION FELLOWSHIP
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Deadline: February 8, 2018
The
American Evaluation Association (AEA)
is now seeking applications from those interested in participating in the Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) Faculty Initiative. This initiative will bring a cohort of faculty from MSIs together throughout the 2018-2019 academic year and into the fall of 2019 to participate in webinars, the AEA Summer Evaluation Workshop Series, and the AEA annual conference.
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NO MORE ASKS FOR YOUR INPUT FOR SAFE TRAVELING
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NO MORE is currently working with the consumer travel planning site TripAdvisor to compile tips and general safety information for travelers. This resource will include guidance on sexual assault prevention during travel, and will be hosted on TripAdvisor’s website. As we develop this content, we’d like feedback from professionals in the areas of domestic and sexual violence prevention and intervention.
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VIDEO TELLS THE STORY OF A-B-, THE DV VICTIM ASLYUM SEEKER
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The Human Rights Watch in partnership with the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies released a new
advocacy video
and
joint press release
on
Matter of A-B-
. The video features Ms. A.B. herself, as well as two of her attorneys.
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BEST OF JUSTICE REFORM AWARDS, BY VERA
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The Vera Institute of Justice will host the Best of Justice Reform Awards on February 21 in Los Angeles. Alongside special guests like actors Alyssa Milano and Matt McGorry, activist and podcast host DeRay Mckesson, and two-time NBA All Star Caron Butler, we’ll be honoring and celebrating key justice-related podcasts, books, documentaries, and social media influencers from 2018.
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:
Minority Serving Institution Fellowship
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Deadline: February 8, 2018
The
American Evaluation Association (AEA)
is now seeking applications from those interested in participating in the Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) Faculty Initiative. This initiative will bring a cohort of faculty from MSIs together throughout the 2018-2019 academic year and into the fall of 2019 to participate in webinars, the AEA Summer Evaluation Workshop Series, and the AEA annual conference.
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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR ADVOCACY LEARNING CENTER
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Application deadline: March 18, 2019
Praxis International in partnership with the Office of Violence Against Women invites you to apple for t
his innovative 18-month course which gives advocates, advocacy program managers and coalition staff a rare chance to come together for self-reflection, inspiration and an opportunity to re-think their approach to individual, institutional and community advocacy.
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IDAHO COALITION OFFERS FREE CAMPAIGN MATERIALS FOR TDVAM
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We Choose All of Us
is a middle and high school campaign to create transformative culture shifts in schools and communities where everyone is valued, safe, and can thrive.
Order FREE campaign materials today for your school, youth organization, or community as part of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month by
clicking here
. Poster illustrations make visible youth of color, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities, and gender nonconforming youth in all our communities.
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RESOURCE ON SPEAKING ABOUT PUBLIC CHARGE
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Protecting Immigrant Families has released an updated version of the guide on how to talk to immigrant families about the public charge. The information is based on what the PIF Campaign knows to date and is not legal advice.
Partners should feel free to tailor any of the messages to suit their organization’s communications and community engagement strategy.
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NEW NCJFCJ RESOURCES ADDRESS DOMESTIC CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING
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Domestic Child Sex Trafficking Series -
Juvenile and family court judges play a critical role in identifying victims of domestic child sex trafficking.
Enhanced Juvenile Justice Guidelines
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These guidelines highlight the importance of representation of youth in the juvenile justice system and updates based on recent Supreme Court decisions.
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BREAK THE CYCLE RELEASES TDVAM CAMPAIGN MATERIALS
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This year's theme
"Your Love is Unique ...with Consent"
was selected by Let's Be Real members and is all about celebrating love and consent. Join Let's Be Real online and in person to promote a culture free from abuse. Don't forget to download and share the
Save the Date
flyer.
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Building a Bridge to Compliance: How to Improve Outcomes for Defendants and Victims through Enhanced Problem-Solving Court Models
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March 5, 2018
3 - 4:30 p.m. EST
This webinar will look at innovative approaches to drug, domestic violence, and veteran issues that target aspects of defendant behavior and promote victim safety. Speakers will discuss implementation strategies, collaborative partnerships, enhanced services, victim-centered approaches, lessons learned, and how to rethink performance measures.
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Policy Update: The Latest on Asylum for Survivors of Violence
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January 31, 2019
1 - 2:30 p.m. EST
This webinar will focus on recent policy changes that impact how we serve gender-based violence survivors who may be eligible for asylum protection. Note: this is not an asylum 101 training but an opportunity to hear more about the impact on survivors of critical legal decisions, procedural changes, and new policies such as the asylum ban.
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Domestic Violence Shelters and Pets: How RedRover Offers Assistance for Successful Co-Sheltering
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January 24, 2019
This webinar will look at innovative approaches to drug, domestic violence, and veteran issues that target aspects of defendant behavior and promote victim safety. Speakers will discuss implementation strategies, collaborative partnerships, enhanced services, victim-centered approaches, lessons learned, and how to rethink performance measures.
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VAWA Inadmissibility and Adjustment Issues
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January 29, 2019
2 - 4 p.m. EST
This webinar will be an interactive discussion on emerging inadmissibility and other challenges facing VAWA adjustment applicants. This CLE will identify and suggest strategies for handling the latest problems with VAWA adjustments at local offices, including best practices for representing VAWA self-petitioners with inadmissibility issues, overcoming reinstatement, avoiding procedural irregularities, and working with USCIS local field offices.
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Part 2 of Our Webinar Series:
Navigating Student Loan Solutions with Survivors
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January 30, 2019
2 - 3:30 p.m. EST
In this webinar, Persis Yu, from the National Consumer Law Center, will provide an overview of the student loan system, options and common issues for survivors, and provide in-depth strategies to get survivors out of default and into income driven repayment plans.
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By: Anabel Hernández
Since 2014, the murder of 43 Mexican students from Ayotzinapa has been a dark and unsolved mystery that has come to symbolize everything wrong with Mexican politics and corruption. Here, journalist Anabel Hernandez does her best to unravel the mystery behind the massacre, and in the process, shines a harsh and unforgiving light on Mexican politics and government.
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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
Eligible applicants are limited to: nonprofit, nongovernmental entities; tribal organizations; Indian tribal governments; and units of local government or an agency of a unit of local government.
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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NNEDV: Vice President of Policy and Emerging Issues
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This is a full-time, hands-on, Washington D.C. based, exempt position reporting to NNEDV’s President and CEO and serving as an integral member of the senior management team. The Vice President will be responsible for the organization's overall policy initiatives, as well as one or more of NNEDV’s signature projects, including developing bold and innovative strategies for success.
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The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse: Youth Programs Coordinator
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Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of teen dating violence, domestic violence, sexual violence, hate violence, stalking, and abuse.
- Demonstrates a deep commitment to the empowerment of LGBTQ youth and survivors of violence.
- Strong critical thinking, active listening, and problem-solving skills to address complex situations.
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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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