Weekly Update from the National Latin@ Network
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Blog
NLN News
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Network News and Resources
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HOW WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN DETENTION ON THE BORDER CAN BE RE-TRAUMATIZED
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An overwhelming number of women in immigrant detention are survivors of violence, abuse and trauma, having experienced violence directly or having been exposed to tremendous suffering and traumatic events prior to being detained. Many explicitly fled severe domestic violence and sexual violence in their home countries, leaving loved ones and support systems behind in search of safety and protection for themselves and their children.
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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.
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Multi-agency survey report shows large numbers of undocumented victims afraid to report violence
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In May 2019, several organizations gathered feedback from nearly six hundred advocates and attorneys from across the United States, learning that many immigrant victims of domestic and sexual violence are now too afraid to call the police or go to court to get help. The advocates report that survivors have an increased fear of deportation, retaliation by their abusers, and separation from their children.
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Tell Us About It: Episode 17 with Rebecca Rodriguez, PhD & Rosie Hidalgo, JD
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This episode of Tell Us About It is the first of a two-part series focused on research and policy at Casa de Esperanza and its National Latin@ Network. In part one, we speak with staff members Rosie Hidalgo and Rebecca Rodriguez about the incorporation of community-based research into their work, and how this informs their policy advocacy and research needs.
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Centering Trans WOC: An Urgent Discussion on #JaggedJustice and Trans Justice
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July 15, 2019
5 - 7 p.m. ET
The purpose of this call is to illuminate the realities of the survival experiences of Trans women of color;
Bring a spotlight to the extreme #JaggedJustice surrounding the ongoing epidemic of the murdering of Trans women of color; and
Celebrate the strength and power of Trans women of color and Trans Justice.
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What Happens to Dreamers Now That the Supreme Court Is Hearing the DACA Case?
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After months of speculation, last week the
Supreme Court agreed
to review three cases challenging the Trump administration’s decision to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The Court is expected to issue its decision by June 2020, coming in the midst of the presidential race. In the meantime, current DACA recipients remain eligible to submit their renewal applications.
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New data indicates a massive surge in Hispanic voter turnout
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A new analysis suggests that Hispanic voters played a decisive role in last November's midterms and will once again be a crucial bloc during the 2020 presidential election.
The data, which was released Wednesday by Univision, shows Hispanic turnout on average almost doubled between 2014 and 2018 in seven states: Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Hispanic turnout increased regardless of party affiliation, but independent Hispanic voters were especially energized to vote in 2018, more than doubling turnout on average in the seven states analyzed.
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Network News and Resources
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Opportunity for Technical Assistance to Improve Victim Services for Survivors of Sexual Assault with Disabilities
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Vera is soliciting letters of interest from local communities to participate in a pilot project to improve access to healing services and justice options for survivors of sexual violence who have disabilities.
Vera will select two communities to participate in this pilot project.
To apply, perspective communities must submit a brief application letter and letters of support.
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A CALL TO MEN launches new online trainings
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A CALL TO MEN launches a series, titled A CALL TO MEN: INSTITUTE OF HIGHER LEARNING, a collection of online training to help organizations of all sizes develop cultures of respect & equity.
It is a one-of-a-kind online training based in a systemic approach proven to transform cultures targeting workplace sexual harassment and toxicity.
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New resources from NNEDV's Safety Net
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The
Safety Net Project
at the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) provides training and resources around technology, privacy, and safety in the context of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and violence against women.
Safety Net's
Digital Services Toolkit
is a collection of resources for domestic violence, sexual assault, and victim service programs that are using tech-based tools like online chat, text messaging, and video calls to provide services to survivors.
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Network Webinars & Podcasts
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Understanding Oppression and Promoting Equity
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July 22, 2019
2 - 3:30 p.m. ET
**Registration closes July 17
Part of the Mobilizing Communities: Engage for Change series
Although rates of violence vary from group to group, research indicates that beyond the individual level, historically marginalized communities simultaneously experience multi-layered interpersonal and structural violence. To work alongside and mobilize historically marginalized communities and partners, practitioners must find non-traditional methods of engagement. This series will help organizations understand the critical components of building effective and sustainable alliances.
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Identifying and Serving Survivors of Child Sex Trafficking: Essentials for Civil Legal Services Providers
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July 17, 2019
1:30 - 3 p.m. ET
Sexual violence cuts across every boundary of race, ethnicity, and class. Yet for girls at the margins, the experience of sexual violence and the trauma that results often funnels girls into the juvenile justice system. How can civil legal services best support survivors of domestic child sex trafficking? How can we make our services more responsive and accessible to the unique needs of these survivors?
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Creating Meaningful Collaborations Among Mainstream and Culturally Specific Programs
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August 12, 2019
2 - 3:30 p.m. ET
*Registration closes August 5
Part of the Mobilizing Communities: Engage for Change series
Although rates of violence vary from group to group, research indicates that beyond the individual level, historically marginalized communities simultaneously experience multi-layered interpersonal and structural violence. To work alongside and mobilize historically marginalized communities and partners, practitioners must find non-traditional methods of engagement. This series will help organizations understand the critical components of building effective and sustainable alliances.
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Improving LGBTQ/Law Enforcement Relationships: A Webinar for Community Advocates
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July 29, 2019
1 - 2:30 p.m. ET
Every LGBTQ community advocate has seen it: LGBTQ crime victims who refuse to access justice, compensation, and/or healing services because they fear having to deal with law enforcement. Can the problem be fixed? Yes, it can! 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. Specific attention will be paid to the roles LGBTQ advocates can play in improving their own communities’ LGBTQ/law enforcement relationships.
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Comprender la opresión y fomentar la equidad
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24 de julio, 2019
2 - 3:30 p.m. ET
El Centro Nacional de Recursos para el Alcance a Víctimas (NRC) es una institución totalmente comprometida con el acceso lingüístico y su objetivo es relacionar a los proveedores de habla hispana con herramientas, apoyo y capacitación en español. Proporcionar información culturalmente relevante en español garantiza que los proveedores que atienden directamente a la comunidad latina tengan recursos disponibles y adecuados para salvar vidas. Los seminarios web centraran programas y servicios para víctimas en la cultura, justicia social y complejidades de experiencias vividas.
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Building Cross Cultural and Multi-Disciplinary Partnerships
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July 29, 2019
1 - 2:30 p.m. ET
Every LGBTQ community advocate has seen it: LGBTQ crime victims who refuse to access justice, compensation, and/or healing services because they fear having to deal with law enforcement. Can the problem be fixed? Yes, it can! 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. Specific attention will be paid to the roles LGBTQ advocates can play in improving their own communities’ LGBTQ/law enforcement relationships.
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An Introduction to the National Crime Victimization Survey
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July 23, 2019
3 p.m. ET
This presentation will give an overview of the Bureau of Justice Statistics’ (BJS) National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), the primary source of information on nonfatal criminal victimization in the United States. This presentation will give information on the history and structure of the NCVS and ways that members of the public can access NCVS data.
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Successful Rules Reduction Implementation Process in Domestic Violence Shelters: From Vision to Practice
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July 17, 2019
1 p.m. ET
This webinar will share findings from experts interviewed about best practices for successful implementation of rules reduction.
Domestic violence shelters provide safety for survivors to consider their options and heal from abuse. Unfortunately, many, survivors report negative experiences associated with shelter rule and policy enforcement. Philosophically, rule heavy environments run counter to trauma-informed service-delivery principles. Rules, such as curfew and conduct guidelines, decrease access to community social networks. Staff rule enforcement may also trigger survivors’ past experiences with abusive control and structural racism and deter safe, trusting relationships between staff and residents.
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By: Esmeralda Santiago
In her new memoir, the acclaimed author of
When I Was Puerto Rican
continues the riveting chronicle of her emergence from the barrios of Brooklyn to the theaters of Manhattan.
"Negi," as Santiago's family affectionately calls her, leaves rural Macún in 1961 to live in a three-room tenement apartment with seven young siblings, an inquisitive grandmother, and a strict mother who won't allow her to date. At thirteen, Negi yearns for her own bed, privacy, and a life with her father, who remains in Puerto Rico. Translating for Mami at the welfare office in the morning, starring as Cleopatra at New York's prestigious Performing Arts High School in the afternoons, and dancing salsa all night, she yearns to find balance between being American and being Puerto Rican. When Negi defies her mother by going on a series of hilarious dates, she finds that independence brings its own set of challenges.
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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?”
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The NW Network: Executive Director
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This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned and engaging nonprofit leader to lead a Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer (LGBTQ) specific agency focused on ending violence and abuse and promoting equity and liberation. This position oversees all operations of the NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse (The NW Network) including finance, fundraising, grant management, programs, staff and volunteers. This position works in partnership with the board to set the vision for the agency.
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NNEDV: Vice President of Operations
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NNEDV is seeking a Vice President, Operations to join our strong leadership team. 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 executive team. The successful candidate will integrate big picture planning with the requirements of daily operations.
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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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