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In this month's newsletter we're covering:
- Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- May Dates to Remember
- OAESV's 2023 Annual Conference
- Join Our Team!
- Short-Term Housing Assistance for Survivors
- Upcoming Trainings, Events, & Meetings
- (Where to Find) Prevention Resources & Updates
- Works in Progress
- OAESV in the News
- Community Corner
- OAESV Job Board
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May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | |
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We know sexual violence data is lacking, and the statistics are almost certainly lower than what’s actually happening to the Asian and Pacific Islander communities. The reality is AAPI women underreport experiences of domestic violence and the number of Asian American women who have experienced sexual violence could be as high as 55 percent, according to the Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence.
On this month's episode of OAESV's Teal Talk podcast, we were joined by bilingual advocates, Monicah Yonghang and Leela Karki, for a discusson on the diversity of experiences and needs within AAPI communities as well as the various cultural barriers that may prevent AAPI survivors from reporting sexual violence and accessing services.
What we learned is that when AAPI women do report violence, or try to, they often struggle to find the support they need. Many reporting hotlines don’t have the language or cultural capacity to help and intervention strategies rooted in Western notions of family structures can also alienate or push survivors away.
We must make support accessible to the survivors who need it most. Organizations serving survivors should receive enough resources to provide culturally competent care. We also shouldn’t overlook the critical work already happening by organizations who primarily serve AAPI women, such as Asian Services in Action.
To learn more, listen now on Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts! Visit oaesv.org/tealtalk for direct links and a full transcript.
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Join the Immigrant and Refugee Ohio Coalition to End Sexual Violence on May 26th from 9:00- 4:00 pm on Zoom for their first annual conference! Sexual violence in immigrant and refugee communities is often treated as a taboo topic. Attendees will learn and discuss the best ways to serve and uplift these communities and survivors. | |
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Normalizing conversations about mental health will help improve our communities by making it more acceptable to seek help and feel supported. Have you checked in with yourself or your loved ones lately?
Red Dress Day—also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People—is observed on May 5.
Memorial Day is May 29.
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Check out this graphic from our Be the One campaign on Instagram. | |
OAESV's 2023 Annual Conference | |
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15 workshops
2 keynote speakers
9.5 CEUs available
Register now to join us in forging new pathways!
After hosting virtual conferences for a few years, we are so excited to offer OAESV's 2023 conference as an in-person event in Dublin, Ohio on June 20-22.
If you're interested in attending, explore our conference webpage, which includes workshop descriptions, registration information, and more: oaesv.org/Conference
If you are a member organization, your special discount will automatically apply if you are signed into Coalition Manager. If you are not a member and would like to join our collective to receive an even greater discount, click here to learn more about membership.
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Are you relationship savvy? A strategic thinker? Good with resource management? Do you have a passionate and entrepreneurial mindset? This role is calling your name! Join our team as a Contractual Fund Development Coordinator! Open until filled. | |
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Short-Term Housing Assistance for Survivors! | | |
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We are excited to announce the launch of our
Meaningful Housing Access Program
This program will allow survivors to have access to short-term housing assistance through a temporary five to seven day hotel stay.
Advocates are able to submit applications on behalf of the survivor to utilize this program.
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Monthly Legislative Update
Still feeling the post-Advocacy Day high? Us too! Join us for the May First Friday Call today at 1pm to discuss state and federal legislative/public policy updates!
Register here.
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Connect with an Attorney
The Ohio Survivor Legal Assistance Clinic holds virtual office hours to provide a safe space for Ohio survivors and their advocates to connect with an attorney. Virtual office hours will allow survivors to discuss legal options, connect with resources, and/or have a brief consultation.
- May 6 from 10am to 12pm
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May 11 from 12pm to 2pm
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May 23 from 4pm to 6pm
Call 216-282-1559 to connect.
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Advocate Roundtable
Pull up your chair next to direct service advocates across Ohio to discuss successes, challenges, issues, or concerns faced by advocates! Join us for this month's Advocate Roundtable and relight that fire that led you to the work in the first place.
Register for the May 17 session.
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Thirsty Thursday SART/CCRT Call
Join us for our next Thirsty Thursday call on May 18 at 10 am! This month's call will be an open space to chat about decreases in PREA calls and other barriers related to incarcerated survivors. David Kollar and Justin Johnson with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction will also be a part of the conversation and share any insight and resources they have!
To join, please email Nicole Kass Colvin, Manager of Coordinated Community Responses, at [email protected].
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Spring Seasonal Training Series
The final part of this series is designed to help leaders gain skills in trauma informed supervision. During this session, participants will learn about trauma-informed care and how it relates to the supervisory relationship, understand what secondary trauma is and how to identify self-care strategies to manage secondary trauma symptoms, and discussing strategies to address trauma-related concerns with supervisees. Training presented by Suzanne M. Rutti, MSW, LISW-S of Rutti Counseling & Consultation, LLC.
Register for May 24 here.
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State Prevention Plan Town Halls
Two session options on May 25:
Morning session: 10-1 pm
Afternoon session: 2-5 pm
OAESV is excited to invite your feedback on the State Prevention Plan recommendations for action and future convening in one of two town hall settings. The State Prevention Plan is a set of strategies, goals, and communities designed to align sexual and intimate partner violence prevention work across the state.
Learn more information and register here.
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Q&A with Jay!
Our Manager of Engaging Men Initiatives, Jayvon Howard, will go live on Instagram May 25 at 12pm to talk about incarcerated survivors.
You can view the live broadcast by tapping on our profile picture at 12pm. The live will be shared on our Instagram feed afterward, but if you want to ask questions or interact with Jay in real-time, be sure to tune in! Questions can be sent to [email protected].
Go to our Instagram.
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Ready Set Go! Foundations for Prevention
Ready Set Go! on May 15 will introduce new prevention professionals to violence prevention foundations, including anti-oppression, public health, and best practices. While focused on introductory information, this training is beneficial for all anti-sexual violence professionals to build skills and refresh knowledge about primary prevention and its integral role in ending sexual violence. The day will include time to network and practice skill-building.
Register by May 15.
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CIEO May Working Meeting
The Ohio Co-Conspirators in Ending Oppression (CIEO) is a subcommittee of the Statewide Anti-Oppression Committee, comprised of individuals working in various survivor/victim services capacities in Ohio’s five regions.
Registration for this May 31 event will only be sent to active working group members. To become a member, or to learn more email co-chairs Becca Getson, [email protected], and Jenn Eidemiller, [email protected].
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Prevention Resources & Updates
from our Manager of Prevention & Public Health Initiatives, Sarah Ferrato, [email protected]
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This content is moving! Do you want to receive the Prevention Monthly newsletter and stay in-the-know on all things prevention in Ohio? Email Sarah Ferrato at [email protected] to be added! | | |
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This new section in our newsletter is a more proactive way to share what technical assistance items and projects OAESV is working on to support local program efforts!
The Public Policy, Coordinated Community Responses, Training, and Prevention & Public Health teams are hard at work developing print, virtual, and training support for Erin’s Law, Mandated Reporting, and Title IX Updates. The resource and training rollouts will begin in May, prioritizing Erin’s Law implementation and best practices for the upcoming school year.
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Survivors advocate for more laws, funding to end sexual violence in Ohio | Dozens of people met at the Ohio Statehouse Thursday to discuss laws that could help protect sexual assault survivors and help prevent sexual abuse. COLUMBUS, Ohio - In the Ohio Statehouse Atrium on Thursday morning, dozens matched in teal and light blues, marking the 11th annual advocacy day to end sexual violence in Ohio. | | | |
Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence advocate for changes in state law | Advocates press for changes in Ohio law to make it easier for survivors of child sex abuse to get justice. | | | |
National Sexual Violence Resource Center Recognizes Leaders in Sexual Violence Prevention With 2023 Visionary Voice Awards | HARRISBURG, Pa. , April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today 24 recipients of its 2023 Visionary Voice Awards. These honorees represent a wide range of disciplines from across the country and were selected for their outstanding work toward preventing sexual harassment, misconduct and abuse. | | | |
1st Sexual Assault Awareness Ceremony held to Recognize, Explain, and Honor - Peak of Ohio | A Sexual Assault Awareness Ceremony was held Friday morning at the Bellefontaine City Council Chambers. This was the 1 st special event to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Day. The purpose of the ceremony is to raise awareness of the devastating problem of sexual abuse that exists in Logan County and the world, in addition to recognizing those that have chosen careers that help support victims in ultimate ways. | | | |
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Breaking the stigma surrounding one of the most underreported crimes | Nearly half of women and one in three men in the U.S. have experienced sexual violence involving physical contact in their lifetime, according to the CDC. TOLEDO, Ohio - April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Nearly half of women and one in three men in the U.S. | | | |
Sexual Respect Peer Alliance hosts discussion in Oden Hall - The Kenyon Collegian | On April 6, students gathered in Oden Auditorium for a town hall meeting sponsored by Active Minds - a student organization focused on mental health - and hosted by the Sexual Respect Peer Alliance (SRPA), where SRPA members led a discussion about the status and future of the College's services for sexual assault survivors. | | | |
'Original Mattress Factory of Sadness Stadium,' 'Slyman's Stadium': Readers suggest new Cleveland Browns Stadium names | CLEVELAND, Ohio -- After the Cleveland Browns and FirstEnergy announced Thursday they're ending their stadium naming rights agreement, the obvious question remains: What would you like the stadium to be called? cleveland.com Editor Chris Quinn used his Subtext account to ask readers: What would you like the name to be, or which company would you like to see pay for the naming rights? | | | |
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Community Corner
Want to add a message to our newsletter? Please email Laurie at [email protected] at least 7 days prior to the first of the month with the details of your message request. Examples include calls for proposals and event invitations.
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OAESV's Job Board
Are you or someone you know looking for employment? There are MANY open positions at rape crisis centers, sexual violence coalitions, and other allied organizations in Ohio and beyond? Please visit oaesv.org/employment and share with your networks!
To post a job opportunity, please email Laurie Hamame, [email protected]
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Thanks for reading! Feel free to forward to a friend. | |
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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