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In this month's newsletter we're covering: DV & IPV Awareness Month Latino/a/x & Hispanic Heritage Month Continues October 11th is Indigenous Peoples' Day R. Kelly Verdict Gives Black Women Long-Overdue Justice Upcoming Trainings, Events, & Meetings Thank You for Supporting Our 7th Annual Shine the Light Fundraiser Sign Up for the Monthly Legislative Newsletter OAESV in the News Join the OAESV Team

October is DV and IPV Awareness Month

As advocates, we know that domestic violence isn’t a private matter. It affects the safety and well-being of whole families and communities. That’s why each year October is acknowledged as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to be a voice for victims. It provides an opportunity to remember victims of domestic violence, raise awareness of what domestic violence is, how to recognize it, and what we can all do to collectively prevent it. At OAESV, we recognize the overlap between domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and sexual violence. All sexual assault survivors face high barriers to healing and justice; for survivors of violence by an intimate partner, those barriers can be even higher. Throughout this month, wear purple to support survivors of domestic violence and share stories of healing and resources for survivors on social media and in your circles. Learn more about the overlap between SV and DV here.

Latino/a/x & Hispanic Heritage Month Continues

We'd love to highlight Latino/a/x and Hispanic folks doing anti-sexual violence work in Ohio. If you identify in one of these ways, please consider submitting your information, photo, and a few sentences about yourself here, so we can give you a shoutout and thank you on social media!

Latino/a/x & Hispanic Heritage Month started September 15th and goes through October 15th! We urge you to join us in acknowledging these diverse and heavily intersectional communities by engaging with some of the materials below. Some critical topics include access to resources designed for these communities in regard to sexual violence; quick links to familiarize yourself with some of 2021's most highlighted Latino/a/x & Hispanic authors and filmmakers who are paving the way for future artists; as well as some general information from leading organizations who bring light to these communities and celebrate their strengths and contributions to the world. Here are some great resources we recommend: Webpages Valuable sexual violence hotline information, in Spanish only The Smithsonian's guide to Hispanic Heritage Month Penguin Random House lists its top picks for Hispanic authors Information about the Latino Film Festival

Last year, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, OAESV's President & CEO Rosa Beltré took part in an Honest Conversation with child advocacy organization Darkness to Light. This conversation spotlights the voices of child protection advocates in the Hispanic Community. Every community faces sexual abuse, but they don't face it the same way. The group discusses insights, prevention strategies, and best practices for being a good ally to Hispanic survivors. Don't worry - you can access the recording here!

Watch the Recording

October 11th is Indigenous Peoples' Day Domestic violence and intimate partner violence occurs in all communities. However, various causes can affect the level, intensity, and prevalence of violence. A study by the National Institute of Justice indicates that American Indian and Alaska Native women and men suffer violence at alarmingly high rates, with more than four in five Natives having experienced some form of violence in their lifetime. Violence against Indigenous peoples, including many Latino/a/x and Hispanic communities, began with European contact and has continued to this day as a tool of colonization. On October 11th, we invite you to celebrate Indigenous People's Day, a day honoring Native American peoples and commemorating their histories and cultures. How can you help? Aspire to be an ally by familiarizing yourself with the issues at hand by visiting the links below.  Learn more about violence against Native women and advocacy to end the violence using NIWRC’s Resource Library. Visit the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls & Violence Prevention page of the NWAC Read “Barriers to Reporting in Indigenous Communities” written by RAINN.

R. Kelly Verdict Gives Black Women Long-Overdue Justice

Justice has finally been brought for survivors of singer R. Kelly, who was the ringleader of a violent and coercive sex trafficking scheme that lured women and children for him to sexually abuse. Despite decades of accusations, a conviction has been years in the making. Speaking out against sexual assault and violence is distressing for anyone who attempts it, but those hurdles facing survivors of color are raised even higher in a country with a history of racism and sexism that has long denied their autonomy over their own bodies. R. Kelly’s case is a crucial turning point for the #MeToo movement, serving as the first high-profile trial around sexual misconduct to feature a powerful man whose victims were primarily Black women. At OAESV, we believe survivors of color deserve to be protected. They cannot be silenced or forgotten and their stories must be prioritized in our activism efforts.

We are overcome with gratitude for the participation in and support for this year's 7th Annual Shine the Light Fundraiser! The commitment to this work is admirable and without you, our strong community members, fighting for justice and eradicating sexual violence would not be possible. We cannot do this without you and we thank you for all of your support!

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Upcoming Trainings, Events, & Meetings

Here's what's going on in October:

Putting Conversations into Practice Series Description Join peers within anti-violence fields across Ohio in the Putting Conversation Into Practice series as we work together to learn about and practice anti-racism. While we recognize white communities have the most work to do, all ... Read more oaesv.coalitionmanager.org

Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence | Thirsty Thursday: ... " All Events |Recurring Event (See all) An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Third of the month, happening 12 times Please join us the third Thursday of each month as we explore challenges unique to SART Coordinators and raise our... Read more oaesv.org

Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence | Autumn Double... " All Events - 1:00 pm Join OAESV for the Autumn Double Feature: Immigration and Employment Law for Advocates where two attorneys will speak on two vitally important topics to survivors in Ohio: Employment and Immigration. Attorney Matthew Besser ... Read more oaesv.org

OAESV in the News

OH Advocates Urge Eliminating Statute of Limitations;... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Ohio advocates are hoping to see legislation passed that removes barriers to reporting sexual assault for married people. Under current law in Ohio, spouses can be exempt from... Read more www.publicnewsservice.org

Sexual-Violence Prevention: Patriarchal Ideas a Barrier... COLUMBUS, Ohio - Anyone can become a victim of sexual violence, and work is underway in Ohio to ensure that men feel welcome in the anti-violence movement. As the Engaging Men Coordinator at the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence, Jayvon Howard ... Read more www.publicnewsservice.org

Join the OAESV Team

OAESV currently has three open positions. Please click the position title to see the full description and qualification requirements: Director of Public Policy – Full-Time Development Coordinator – Contractual Human Resources Coordinator – Contractual Please visit www.oaesv.org/2021Employment to submit your application, including your resume and cover letter. The last day to apply is Friday, October 22nd. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@oaesv.org.

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This project was supported by Grant No. OAESV 2019-SW-AX-0020 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice , to the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.

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