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Meet Jeanette Bowden, Training and Technical Assistance Manager, DV RISC and Firearms Project Where are you from? Born and raised in NYC but live in Georgia. Both my parents were born in Puerto Rico. I have a close relationship with the island. Where do you feel most at home? I feel […]
The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) is an essential piece of legislation that survivors rely on for safety and services. The Senate re-authorization bill, S.1275, introduced by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Senator Lisa Murkowski (D-AK), passed out of Committee in July, and it is time to bring the bill to the […]
Meet Beverly Martinez, Youth Advocate Where are you from? I was born in Puebla, Mx and have been in Minnesota since the age of 3. Where do you feel most at home? I feel most at home anywhere when I’m surrounded by my family. What inspires you, professionally and personally? I’m […]
What passed Join us in celebrating the passage of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2022, signed into law on March 15! This act will strengthen how culturally-specific organizations respond to gender-based violence. Its passage has been a long time coming – we started the reauthorization process way back in […]
By Yasmin Campos-Mendez, MSW I was honored to attend a special ceremony at the White House on March 16th, the day after President Biden signed into law the Violence Against Women Act of 2022. This passage has been a long time coming as the reauthorization process began in 2016, and the […]
As part of our series highlighting our network members, meet an organization making a difference in the lives of survivors. In this conversation we speak with Justice for Migrant Women’s Founder and President, Mónica Ramirez. What brought you to the work of supporting survivors and sexual violence? I started my work […]
Meet Pamela Mercado Michelli, Project Coordinator Where are you from? I am originally from Isabela, Puerto Rico and have been living in Minnesota for the last 6 years. Where do you feel most at home? I feel most at home when I am with my daughter wherever that is but, specifically […]
We are proud to partner with NO MORE to launch “Talking Healthy Relationships.” This comprehensive guide provides tips, conversation starters, and more for parents and caregivers to introduce the fundamentals of healthy relationships with their children. Download guide
Photo by @diapachecoo By Montserrat Castro Gomez March 8th is International Women’s Day. For some countries, it is a holiday and for others, it is a revolutionary movement. However, no matter what events, protests, celebrations, or conferences are organized around us, we regard March 8th as a day to honor women, […]
Meet Pedro A. Reyna, Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator Where are you from? Brownsville, TX Where do you feel most at home? I am never more at home than when I can sit and hug those close to me and my dogs. What inspires you, professionally and personally? I would say […]