June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month and Pride Month
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Weekly Update from the National Latin@ Network
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Blog
Policy Alert
NLN News
Advocate News
Network News and Resources
Network Webinars
Funding Opportunities
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INNOVATIVE HOUSING SOLUTIONS FOR LATIN@ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE, A REPORT
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In 2015, the Latin@ population in the United States reached 57 million, with almost half (47%) living in suburban and rural areas. Latin@s are not a monolithic group. Approximately 65% of Latin@s are born in the U.S., whereas 35% are foreign-born, having immigrated to the United States. This community encompasses a wide variety of experiences that affect gaining access to safe, affordable and stable housing. Issues such as immigration status (including mixed status families), English language proficiency, and family size and composition can affect the ability of many Latina survivors and their families to access and benefit from the housing in their communities.
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Take Action - Oppose HUD Rule Change That Could Make 25k Mixed Status Families Homeless
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Housing and Urban Development is considering a rule change that could make roughly 25,000 Mixed status families homeless unless you take action. HUD is proposing a rule that would require verification of eligible immigration status for every leaseholder who is receiving public assistance for housing. This proposed rule change ignores the family who would suffer while also putting an undue burden on a population who is already struggling to cover expenses for the household.
Read the comment that LatinoJustice submitted
here
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Thanks to the work of our partners, 7,700 comments have been submitted to oppose this rule! Let's keep the momentum going and make sure that we raise our voices for every one of the 25,000 mixed-status families that would face homelessness because of this rule.
We have roughly 2 weeks left to comment! Follow these steps to help
- Download the template letter linked here
- Modify the letter with your own personal or organizational experience
- Click here and past your letter in the comment section
- Share this page so others can comment
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How do you Build Survivor Centered Spaces for LGBTQ++ People of Color?
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August 15, 2019
1 - 2:30 p.m. EST
This webinar will teach you basics on working with LGBTQ++ survivors of color and how to make your organization welcoming and supporting for them. We will review broad concepts as well as specific policy and practice changes.
During the webinar, participants will:
- Understand the differences between gender, sexual orientation, and sex.
- Begin to understand the impact of privilege & oppression on LGBTQ++ survivor's safety and access to services.
- Understand what survivor leadership is and how your organization can begin to nourish it in your organization
- Identify strengths and places of growth when working with LGBTQ++ survivors of color
- Understand what policies and procedures can hinder the experiences of LGBTQ++ survivors of color in your organization
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Contact NIWAP for Free Technical Assistance for those Serving Immigrant Survivors
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NIWAP offers free technical assistance and training to advocates, attorneys, judges, court administrators and staff, police, prosecutors, justice system personnel, STOP, VOCA and FVPSA grant Administrators, social services, health care providers, and other professionals who encounter battered immigrant survivors, abused immigrant children, or immigrant victims of crime, sexual assault or trafficking in their work. We do not provide direct services to individuals; instead we refer them to local programs in their state or community.
For technical assistance questions, or to requests training on these issues, please contact NIWAP at
info@niwap.org
or at (202) 274-4457.
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Tiffany Cabán Leading Queens DA Race
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In New York City, Tiffany Cabán appears poised for victory in the Queens district attorney Democratic primary race. Cabán, a 31-year-old queer Latina public defender, would become the first woman to hold the post. She ran on ending cash bail, stopping the prosecution of low-level offenses, decriminalizing sex work, and going after bad landlords, cops and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Cabán holds a lead of just over 1,000 votes with 99% of precincts reporting, but her main opponent, Queens borough president and establishment candidate Melinda Katz says she will not concede without a recount and with over 3,000 absentee ballots remaining to be counted.
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Network News and Resources
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Publication Announcement:
Public Benefits Available to Immigrant Survivors
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NIWAP is proud to announce the publication of our
Interactive Public Benefits Map
and
State-by-State Public Benefits Charts
. The map and accompanying charts break down the types of public benefits available to immigrant survivors and immigrant children, based the victim’s or the child’s immigration status, the type of immigration case the victim may have filed, and the state in which the immigrant resides. We have also developed a
guide
for using these tools.
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2019 Trafficking in Persons Report
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The 2019 Trafficking in Persons Report is available in PDF and HTML formats.
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Network Webinars & Podcasts
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Best Practices of Law Enforcement in Working with LGBTQ Victims
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Monday, July 15, 2019
1 - 2:30 p.m. CDT
Many studies have shown that having law enforcement serve as the “front door” of victim services has a chilling effect on LGBTQ victims, who often refuse to have voluntary contact with police. This webinar will highlight some of the most effective and replicable law enforcement practices being implemented across the country to improve law enforcement/LGBTQ community relations. [Law enforcement and allied professionals are the target audience for this virtual training.]
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A Rural Perspective: Serving Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence with Disabilities in Rural Communities
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Tuesday July 16, 2019
1 - 2:30 p.m. CDT
Survivors of domestic or sexual violence with disabilities face barriers in receiving services, but when they live in a rural community, they may have an even more difficult time receiving accessible services. In this webinar, presenters will give an overview of the challenges rural service providers face in helping survivors overcome barriers will be provided, followed by some best practices and solutions to the challenges faced.
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By: Randall Robinson
Makeda Gee Florida Harris March is a proud matriarch, the anchor and emotional bellwether who holds together a hard-working African American family living in 1950s Richmond, Virginia. Lost in shadow is Makeda's grandson Gray, who begins escaping into the magical world of Makeda's tiny parlor. Makeda, a woman blind since birth but who has always dreamed in color, begins to confide in Gray the things she "sees" and remembers from her dream state, and a story emerges that is layered with historical accuracy beyond the scope of Makeda's limited education. Part coming-of-age story, part spiritual journey, and part love story, Makeda is a universal tale of family, heritage, and the ties that bind.
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Human Trafficking Leadership Academy
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Applications due: August 16, 2019
HTLA is an opportunity to collaborate with up to 11 other fellows who come from diverse backgrounds, traditions, cultures, and experiences. HTLA Class 5 fellows will use trauma-informed principles, survivor-informed practices, knowledge and understanding of culture/tradition in Native communities, and knowledge of health and wellness in Native communities. Selected candidates for Class 5 will work together to address the project question:
“How can culture be a protective factor in preventing trafficking among Native youth?”
Fellows will be asked to:
- Participate in 2 full-day seminars once per month for 6 months
- Collaborate virtually between each seminar (approximately 2–4 hours per week) to develop and take ownership of recommendations to federal stakeholders in Washington, DC
- Think deeply about their leadership journey, challenges, and successes
- Learn from other fellows, additional subject matter experts, and community leaders
- Apply new tools and resources to build their leadership skills
- Expand their professional network to include Native and non-Native individuals supporting survivors of human trafficking in indigenous communities
- Present the team's recommendations to federal stakeholders in Washington, DC
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New Hope: Vice-President, Development & Communication
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Under the supervision of the Executive Director this position is responsible for achievement of fundraising and communication goals through collaboration, strategy, planning and execution.The Director will design and execute a campaign framework for ongoing financial support, directing activities related to securing grants/contributions from foundations and individuals, and events. The Director also will lead the organization’s communications strategy.
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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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