Weekly Update from the National Latin@ Network
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TEACH YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BY TEACHING THEM TO UNDERSTAND BOUNDARIES
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This week's blog is an excerpt from the
DECIMOS NO MÁS
campaign, a campaign to help parents engage in meaningful conversations with their children about healthy relationships, healthy sexuality, and healthy communication in an effort to prevent intimate partner violence.
Understanding Boundaries
Discussing the importance of boundaries with your children is one of the foundational steps to understanding limits and respect for oneself and others.
Set limits
Limits create structure and stability. For example, if your child wants to purchase a violent video game, you have the right and responsibility to say, “I don’t like the messages that game sends.
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Invisible Dangers: Repetitive Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries and Strangulation in Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence
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May 16, 2019
1:30 - 3 p.m. EST
In this webinar, Eve Valera, Assistant Professor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School & Research Scientist, Massachusetts General Hospital will present data on the effects of IPV-related TBI on women's cognitive and psychological functioning as well as structural and functional neural connectivity. She will also address ways to identify and assess for potential MTBIs as well as ways to improve interactions to more effectively work with women who have experienced IPV-related TBI.
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Enhancing Cultural Responsiveness in the Courts Training
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July 9-10, 2019
Baltimore, MD
**OVW Approved**
The Enhancing Cultural Responsiveness in the Courts Training is an interactive training for court staff focusing on the importance of enhancing cultural responsive approaches that increase access for survivors of family violence and sexual assault from diverse communities.
This training will cover court culture, access to justice and bias; cultural responsiveness and systems mapping; mentor court case study; and more.
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Dr. Julia Mendez Smith discusses why representation in higher ed matters for Latin@s
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The
Hispanic Outlook on Education
recently released a story
by Center Investigator Julia Mendez Smith that examines racial/ethnic disparities in higher education, including the underrepresentation of Latino professors. Latinos are enrolling in college in record numbers. Still, "...disparities remain as Latinos have lower graduation and college completion rates relative to their peers,” Dr. Mendez noted. Additionally,
less than five percent
of the professors working today in higher education are themselves Hispanic/Latino.
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Four disastrous changes to asylum system proposed
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Immigrationimpact.com reviews the effects of the four proposed changes:
1. Charging a Fee to Apply for Asylum
2. Banning Work Authorization
3. “Asylum-Only” Immigration Court
4. Accelerated Court Hearings
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TransLatin@ Coalition announces Maria Roman, new VP & COO
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TransLatin@ Coalition welcomes to the team
Maria Roman
, who will now be serving as the Vice President and Chief Operations Officer (COO) at the TransLatin@ Coalition and for the Center for Violence Prevention and Transgender Wellness. She will work directly with the the Chief Executive Officer (CEO),
Bamby Salcedo
, and serve as an integral member of the senior management team.
Maria Roman has been a fierce Puerto Rican Transgender activist for the past 20 years. Among her many advocacy roles, Maria is a social and political educator. Maria has presented at the U.S. Conference on AIDS and the LLEGO National Latino Conference. In 2008, she joined 30 other TransLatinas in Washington DC to lobby for ENDA, the LGBT Employment Non-Discrimination Act. She uses her experiences as someone who has survived the streets, homelessness and has become a voice to speak to the issues transgender women face across the country and the world.
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2019 Design winner announced
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The Friends of The National Museum of the American
Latino
is thrilled to announce that Indianapolis, Indiana-based designer
Cristiano Mattos
is the winner of its 8th annual design contest! Presented by Target, the winning design was chosen among seven finalists after a public vote by FRIENDS supporters across the country.
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Network News and Resources
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Voices in Action conference accepting nominations
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Nomination deadline: June 14, 2019
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence is excited to announce the 2019
Voices in Action
awards nomination process
is now open
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As has become tradition, NCADV will be presenting awards to recognize those who have contributed above and beyond in raising the voices of victims and survivors and creating a culture where domestic violence is not tolerated.
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The Case for Civil Legal Services in Domestic Violence
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August 15-16, 2019
Cleveland, OH
The 1 and a 1/2 day training event is designed for jurisdictions who are in the region and would like to enhance the use of civil legal services in domestic violence court cases in their district. The training will provide an opportunity to hear from experts in the field about various topics related to civil legal services and domestic violence, as well as forming peer-to-peer connections with other court staff, judges, attorneys, and advocates in your region. We hope that this training will foster lasting connections and provide a springboard for regional collaboration.
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NCADV seeking info about victims who lost their lives to DV in 2018
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Deadline: May 29, 2019
The Remember My Name (RMN) project began 25 years ago in collaboration between NCADV and
Ms. Magazine
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NCADV wants to ensure all states have representation in the upcoming 2018 RMN poster, which honors those lost the previous year. Please consider submitting the names, ages, and states of origin of any victims who were killed by an abuser in 2018 to the RMN registry for inclusion in the 2018 poster. These include direct victims as well as children and bystanders. We do not include those that self-harm or who perpetrated the violence in the submitted incident.
2018 posters will be available in September.
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Expanding Our Response: Identifying, Engaging, and Serving Crime Survivors from Underserved Communities
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Regional training series for advocates, law enforcement, prosecutions, probation, CBOs, culturally specific services, DV/SA services, or gun violence who serve victims of all backgrounds.
Decatur, GA -- June 26, 27
Minneapolis, MN -- July 24, 25
Vancouver, WA -- August 21, 22
Austin, TX -- September 10, 11
Arlington, VA -- September 17, 18
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#APIFamilyViolence Twitter & Facebook chat for #APAHM2019
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May 22, 2019
3 - 4 p.m. EST
API-GBV invites you to join the Twitter and Facebook chat on Wednesday, May 22 to talk about domestic and sexual violence in our communities. It's also an opportunity to share information about what's happening in
our communities, share resources advocates and communities have developed, and uplift the amazing work being done across the country by community-based organizations.
Click here to revisit last year's conversation
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Network Webinars & Podcasts
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Vulnerable and Underserved: Victim Advocacy for Incarcerated Survivors with Mental Illness
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May 10, 2019
2 - 3:30 p.m. EST
This webinar will focus on a segment of the U.S. prison population that has grown exponentially in recent decades -- people with mental illness. This webinar will look at the high rates of sexual abuse this population experiences, and the challenges that they face in accessing trauma-informed assistance. Additionally, presenters will highlight how to use the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards as a tool to advocate for prisoners with mental illness.
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An Introduction to Participatory Research Methods for Domestic Violence Programs
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This webinar with provide an Indigenous grassroots overview of participatory research methods that we can use to tell our story about the important work we are doing in our communities. The webinar will be an introductory tour that will touch upon: (a) reasons to consider doing research, (b) the types of questions that can (and cannot) be addressed by quantitative and qualitative research, (c) when research should (and should not) be undertaken, and (d) working with outside researchers. It will also pose ethical considerations and introduce the IRB process.
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Restraining Orders: Troubleshooting Three Common Legal Issues that Survivors Face
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May 28, 2019
11 a.m. EST
Join WomensLaw for an interactive webinar about three common legal issues victims may face when filing for a restraining order!
This webinar is intended for non-attorney advocates and other service providers.
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Invisible No More: Police Violence Against Black Women and Women of Color
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June 27, 2019
3 - 4:30 p.m. EST
Author, lawyer, and Black lesbian immigrant survivor Andrea Ritchie will provide a focused look at police violence and racial profiling in the context of domestic violence in this presentation. This timely webinar will explore police responses to domestic violence as sites of racial profiling, criminalization, police violence and lack of protection for survivors, and identify potential strategies for reducing harm and increasing protections for survivors through legal, legislative, policy and funding strategies.
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Órdenes de Restricción: Cómo Trabajar con Tres Problemas Comunes Legales que enfrentan las/os sobrevivientes
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29 de Mayo, 2019
11 a.m. EST
¡Únase a WomensLaw para un webinario interactivo sobre tres problemas legales comunes que pueden enfrentar las/os sobrevivientes cuando solicitan una orden de restricción! Este webinario está dirigido a intercesoras/es que no son abogadas/os y a otras/os proveedoras/es de servicio.
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NRCDV hosts podcasts honoring mothers
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This Mother’s Day, NRCDV offers another look at NRCDV Radio's 2017 Stories of Transformation mini-series,
Honoring Our Mothers
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Director of Education & Social Change at Latinos United for Peace & Equity (LUPE) a national initiative of
Caminar Latino
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In the Time of the Butterflies
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By: Julia Alvarez
Julia Alvarez’s
In the Time of the Butterflies
centers on three sisters who grow up in the Dominican Republic under the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo — and eventually overthrow him. While there are tragic moments (and a heartbreaking ending), this novel shines a light on three women who find their strength in one another, despite their machista surroundings.
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Deadline
May 14
Funds are now available to support a national clearinghouse that provides training and technical assistance on issues relating to sexual assault of American Indian and Alaska Native women.
Eligible applicants are limited to: national, tribal, statewide or other nonprofit organizations with the capacity to provide nationwide training and technical assistance; and institutions of higher education.
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Foster America: Development Communications Director
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This position is meant for someone who enjoys being behind the scenes, thrives in finding the best way to help the team be even more effective, and in using influence to help them focus on key fundraising and communications priorities. To join our partly virtual team, it also requires a systems thinker who is proactive and can work independently.
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Human Rights Campaign: State Director Pennsylvania
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This position can be located anywhere within the state, but is preferably in the Philadelphia, Harrisburg, or Pittsburgh areas.
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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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