JANUARY 2022
NEWS & UPDATES
Volume 20 | Issue 1
JANUARY IS STALKING AWARENESS MONTH
National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM), which occurs each January, is an annual call to action to recognize and respond to this serious crime.
 
Stalking is a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that causes fear involving repeated visual or physical proximity, non-consensual communication, verbal, written or implied threats, or a combination of these acts. Like domestic violence, stalking is a crime of power and control. Many abusers stalk their partners both during and after the relationship has ended. Intimate partner stalkers are the most dangerous stalkers as they are more likely to approach victims and escalate behaviors.  Click here to read more.
 
JANUARY IS NATIONAL SLAVERY & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
PREVENTION MONTH
January is also National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. NYSCADV encourages you to learn more about this serious crime that leads to grave human rights violations. 
 
Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. This crime occurs when a trafficker uses force, fraud or coercion to control another person to engage in commercial sex acts or solicit labor or services against their will.  Click here to read more.
 
You can wear blue on January 11th in solidarity to help raise awareness!
POLICY CORNER
New York State 2022 Legislative Session
 
NYSCADV’s policy team and Legislative Committee have been working hard to identify priorities for the 2022 legislative session, which began on January 5th and will continue through June 2nd. The session calendar is available here.
 
NYSCADV expects to continue our advocacy to transform New York’s antiquated methodology for funding domestic violence service delivery system into an innovative, efficient and streamlined model that will greatly enhance services for New Yorkers experiencing domestic violence. The current per diem reimbursement funding model prioritizes emergency shelter over other forms of housing supports. Plus, it requires a significant amount of administrative resources by DV service providers and state personnel, and inappropriately prioritizes emergency shelter over non-residential services that an increasing number of survivors are seeking.
 
We are also urging Governor Hochul to create a temporary relief fund to compensate domestic violence programs for anticipated cuts to New York’s Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) sub-grantees so that this critical work can continue unabated.
 
Other priorities include: expanding housing options for DV survivors; transforming New York’s Family Court to result in better outcomes for DV survivors and their children; and ensuring the accessibility of DV services for all who need them. We’ve also finalized our annual review of the 2021 Legislative Session, which can be viewed by clicking here.
 
Finally, please remember to mark your calendars for our Virtual Budget Advocacy Day, which is scheduled for Tuesday, February 15. We will be circulating registration information soon!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS & PREVENTION MONTH
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, a month dedicated to bringing attention to an issue that effects 1 in 3 teens in the United States. Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month is a national effort focused on advocacy and education to stop dating violence before it starts.
 
NYSCADV's theme for engaging youth in conversations about healthy relationship behaviors in 2022 is "Know Your Worth." Stay tuned for information about NYSCADV’s social media campaign and tips on how to use it in your own community engagement efforts.
Our Annual Art Contest will also take place this February. If you work with young people in middle school, high school or college please be on the lookout for NYSCADV’s announcement with details about the contest and how to register. Entries can be submitted in several mediums. Artwork, photos, quotes, memes, poetry, essays and short videos of performances in dance, theater and spoken word are all welcome. Contest information will be released shortly!



Featured on the left:
"Self Love Reminder" by Amanda Krahe
Grand Prize Winner, 2021 Contest
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Enough Is Enough Training and TA Center
OPDV has released a Request for Proposals to maintain the Enough Is Enough Training and Technical Assistance Center, including maintenance of the website and provision of ongoing training and technical assistance to EiE grantees. Those eligible to apply include, among others, NYSCADV and NYSCASA member programs, NYS approved rape crisis programs, and OVS-funded victim assistance programs. OPDV will fund one grant totaling up to $750,000 for the contract period May 1, 2022-April 30, 2025.
Closing Date for Applications: Proposals are due February 4, 2022 by 4:00 PM. A pre-bid webinar will be held January 10, 2022, at 3:00 PM.
For more information, click here.

Domestic Violence Prevention Program (HHS-2022-IHS-DVP-0001)
The purpose of this IHS grant is to support the development and/or expansion of a Domestic Violence Prevention (DVP) program by incorporating prevention efforts addressing social, spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being of victims through the integration of culturally appropriate practices and trauma-informed services for Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations (UIO) serving the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) population.  
Closing Date for Applications: Feb 2, 2022   
For more information, click here. 
 
Domestic Violence Prevention Program: Forensic Healthcare Services (HHS-2022-IHS-FHC-0001)
The purpose of this IHS grant is to provide access to treatment for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) victims of domestic and sexual violence by supporting the development of and/or expansion of Forensic Healthcare (FHC) services that are culturally appropriate and trauma-informed. 
Closing Date for Applications: Feb 2, 2022 
For more information, click here.  

Harm Reduction Grant Program (SP-22-001)
The purpose of the program is to support community-based overdose prevention programs, syringe services programs, and other harm reduction services. Funding will be used to enhance prevention activities to help control the spread of infectious diseases and the consequences of such diseases.
Closing Date for Applications: February 7, 2022
For more information, click here.
SUPPORT NYSCADV!
Host a Fundraiser for NYSCADV!
Are you interested in hosting a fundraiser to support NYSCADV's work to end and prevent domestic violence?

Reach out to NYSCADV's Deputy Director, Gina Peattie for more information.

GJ Attitude is a clothing company focused on projecting courage, confidence and power to women. The company is generously donating 5% of all sales to NYSCADV. Visit the GJ Attitude website by clicking here to view t-shirt collections and place an order. Thank you, GJ Attitude, for supporting NYSCADV's work!
 
Shop on Amazon Smile by following the link to Amazon Smile, login to your Amazon account, and select New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence as your charity of choice. Amazon gives to NYSCADV every time you shop!

Start Off 2022 with a Recurring Donation!
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