Title: Beyond Halal and Haram: Muslims, Sex, and Relationships
Date: August 17, 2018 at 10:00-11:30am PST/ 11:00-12:30pm MST/ 12:00-1:30pm CST/ 1:00-2:30pm EST
Webinar Description: There is a dearth of resources for American Muslims related to sex and relationships, and some …
The Beyond Halal and Haram: Muslims, Sex, and Relationships safety card was developed as a survivor-centered resource and a useful conversation starter for health care providers, counselors, social workers, mentors, or other adults working with high-school and college-aged Muslim youth. …
Juan Carlos’ areas of expertise include engaging men to end violence, working with DV offenders, the intersection of fatherhood and DV, cultural approaches to end violence, facilitation, and curriculum writing. He was previously the …
As Economic Justice Policy Advocate, Kate works to develop and advance model policies and best practices to empower and enhance the economic well-being of survivors. Kate supports FUTURES goal of economic empowerment for survivors by tracking …
Brandy Britton is leading efforts to engage health centers from across Arkansas on IPV and Human Trafficking prevention and intervention, as part of Project Catalyst, a FUTURES multi-state initiative. Her partners include leaders from the AR Domestic Violence Coalition …
Since its launch in September 2010, FUTURES has worked closely with the US Department of Justice to prevent and respond to children’s exposure to violence. This problem affects each one of us. Effectively addressing it must become our shared concern …
Strengthen Families, Prevent Violence is a campaign for Indian Country and was designed to educate and engage families on concrete action steps that they can take to promote resiliency and healing for children. The campaign was funded by the Office …
Led by the Chippewa Cree Tribe’s Department of Human Services, Rocky Boy’s Children Exposed to Violence Project (RBCEVP) was a collaborative effort of 11 organizations designed to prevent children’s exposure to violence, reduce its negative impact, and increase awareness. The …
The Portland Defending Childhood Initiative was a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving the community’s resources for both the prevention and treatment of childhood exposure to violence. Portland Defending Childhood Initiative’s work focused on educating the community about violence prevention, collaborating …
Multnomah County Defending Childhood Initiative, based out of the county’s Domestic Violence Coordination Office, brought together resources from across the county to raise awareness among professionals, community members, families, and youth about the prevalence of children’s exposure to violence. The …
As part of the Defending Childhood Initiative, more than 40 organizations across Grand Forks County, North Dakota—public and private, urban and rural, secular and faith based—created the Safer Tomorrows Project to make children’s lives safer. The project raised awareness …
To help curb high rates of violence, the Defending Childhood Initiative in Cuyahoga County in Ohio strived to transform the community by increasing awareness of and responses to childhood exposure to violence, developing trauma-informed policies and procedures, and expanding treatment …
The Boston Defending Childhood Initiative targeted three neighborhoods in Boston with the highest rates of violence, poverty, and other disparities with increased programming to help curb the violence and support those who are affected by it. Boston Public Health Commission …
“She’s withdrawn and doesn’t listen.”
“He’s been a discipline problem …
…There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul
As you may know, February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness …
MEDIA CONTACT:
Tracy Tierney, Futures Without Violence
ttierney@futureswithoutviolence.org
415.678.5619
Every child needs access to the opportunities that prepare him or her to compete in the changing economies and realities of the 21st century. Yet, for too many children, exposure to violence and traumatic events in the home, school, or …
At least 3 out of 4 children around the globe …
Open enrollment for health coverage is happening now!
Despite all …
Preventing Intimate Partner Violence: Exploring the CDC’s Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Technical Package
Friday, October 27, 2017 | 10:00 am – 11:30 pm PST, 1:00-2:30 EST
Description:
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a suite …
1) Exhibit leadership on this issue. The first step …
If someone asked me #HowIWillChange when I first joined FUTURES …
1 in 3 teens is a victim of dating abuse, …
Sixteen preconference institutes, 75 workshops, 4 plenaries, 2 keynotes, and …
The conference attracts the nation’s leading medical, public health, and …
We know that intimate-partner violence (IPV) is a leading health …
School is officially back in session, and as many of …
While many incoming freshmen college athletes are looking ahead and …
Forget “stranger danger.”
More than half of the women murdered …
Nominations are open for the inaugural Mary Kay Ash Heart …
This is a guest post from a recent participant of …
New research shows not only a direct link between violence against women and state security, but also that violence against women and gender relations have a causal effect on state stability.
Where male interests trump female interests, conflict is resolved
Meet Paul Bancroft – a California dad with a daughter …
New research shows not only a direct link between violence against women and state security, but also that violence against women and gender relations have a causal effect on state stability.
Where male interests trump female interests, conflict is resolved
Futures Without Violence along with partners Asian Pacific Institute on …
SAN FRANCISCO – May 2017 – More prevalent for women …
Title: Patient-Centered Approach to Domestic Violence in Health Settings
Date Recorded: May 25, 2017
With the screening and brief counseling recommendations in the US Preventive Service Task Force, many are looking for the best evidence-based screening tool for domestic violence …
During the month of April, we launched #KeepMeSafe in an …
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, FUTURES co-hosted a …
I was impressed, and maybe a little surprised, to see …
Title: FIGHTING FOR CHANGE: Make Your Voice Heard With Your Elected Officials
Date & Time: Thursday, March 30th 2017
Speakers:
Kiersten Stewart, Policy Director at Futures Without Violence
Rebecca Levenson, Adult Ally & Consultant, Futures Without Violence
Webinar Description:
Have …
