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 …
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Tracy Tierney, Futures Without Violence
ttierney@futureswithoutviolence.org
415.678.5619
The five-year project aims to improve outcomes for children and families that experience domestic violence …
In partnership with the Avon Foundation for Women, we …
Title: Case Management Approaches to Support Trafficked Victims/Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2017
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Shock, dismay, anger – my social media was buzzing about …
Before FUTURES, I worked in a legal services office in …
In a timely and much welcomed bipartisan effort to make …
Title: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Working with Immigrant Children
Date Recorded: September 27th, 2016
Description: This webinar is designed for anyone working with children who have experienced trauma who …
Title: Context and Practice: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Building Affirming Environments for LGBTQ+ Youth
Date Recorded: August 24, 2016
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Title: Assessing Trauma-Informed Practice: Lessons Learned From a Trauma Audit
Date Recorded: Thursday, July 28, 2016
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The presenters will discuss the importance …
For students to learn and grow, educators recognize the need for positive relationships and interactions among students, teachers, and other adults. Students need learning environments that address their social and emotional health as well as their academic needs.
To …
Adolescence is a time of a tremendous development and transition. Middle schoolers are not only experiencing physical changes associated with puberty, but they are also experiencing social and emotional challenges tied to adolescent brain development.
Advances in the science of …
Bullying is a serious issue in the U.S. experienced by 30-45% of youth either as a victim, bully or both(1). During the transition from elementary school to middle school, bullying increases as students work to position themselves with their peers …
A whole school approach
is cohesive and collaborative action by a school community that is being strategically and continually constructed to improve student learning, behavior and wellbeing. Every school has different needs and starting points. The whole school approach is …
There is no silver bullet, no single message, program or curriculum to prevent bullying, social isolation and violence. Schools can make great progress by focusing on developing a compassionate and informed staff, supportive school and district leadership, and data driven …
Reshma Bano Qureshi, a teenager from India, walked for a …
FUTURES’ award-winning, national public education initiative That’s Not Cool has …
FUTURES supports and advances solutions to prevent and end all forms of human trafficking around the world. The scope of this work ranges from prevention of labor and sex trafficking, holding perpetrators accountable to ensuring justice for victims and …
Our Strategies leverage 35 years of experience in the power of collective action by bringing together government, healthcare, workplace human rights, business and education organizations to create a society-wide web of healing and prevention. Together, we are creating a future …
Several months ago, I received an email inviting me to …
