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Coalition Connection
Your Weekly Source of News, Training Opportunities, and Events
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Through a collective voice, the WCADVSA is committed to provide leadership, education, and systems advocacy to advance social change and end violence. | |
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Welcome to your weekly edition of the Coalition Connection!
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We will highlight important information in this section each week in red that requires your action or attention. This week's highlights include:
Opportunity
- University of Illinois - Associate Director for Sexual Prevention
- Program & Training Specialist - Praxis International
- WCSADVSA Staff Attorney Position
Our Work
- 2020-2023 Transitional Housing Assistance Program
- Funds to Reduce Education, Employment, and Job Training Barriers for Survivors
Policy Updates
- Action Required: NAESV Rape Crisis Center Funding Survey
- A Refresh on WCADVSA Monthly Policy Call November 12 - Everyone's Invited!
Training and Events
- SANE-A Clinical Training December 5-6
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Save the Dates- Making Space for Wellness Virtual Gathering December 6-9
- Transitional Housing Voluntary Services Training E-Learning
- Leading the Change: Building Social Justice Gender-Based Violence Organizations
- Conference Sessions Available for Individual Purchase
- Transformative Justice in the Lives of Survivors with Disabilities
- Decolonizing Indigenous Trauma Treatment Nd Research Paradigms
- Interstate Custody Webinar for Advocates
- Crimes Against Children Conference Free Sessions
- Virtual "Weekend" of Recovery for Survivors - January 22 & 29
Resources
- Enroll Wyoming News
- PAVE Updates
- NSVRC Resource Round-Up
- Miss Rep's Book Club for November
- Preparing for the Holiday Season with Self Care
- StoryCenter Story of the Month; "Mayflies"
- FreeFrom Gifted Holiday Sore Now Open
- NSVRC Resource Round-UP
- JDI News
- ERAP Updates
Spotlight
- WCADVSA Economic Empowerment Webinar Series
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University of Illinois - Associate Director for Sexual Prevention
The primary responsibility of this 100%, full-time position is to coordinate campus sexual misconduct awareness, education, and prevention programs including the First Year CARE (Campus Acquaintance Rape Education) program and activities and events during Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Associate Director also serves as a Confidential Advisor, providing advocacy and support services to students, faculty, and staff who have experienced sexual misconduct, as required by Illinois state law.
Click here for more information Application deadline is November 8 at 10:59 pm
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Institute on Violence, Abuse & Trauma Hiring 3 Positions
Join the IVAT team and help us support survivors of trauma and abuse and build violence-free communities. We are currently looking for a full-time Forensic Psychologist, a full-time Summit Assistant, and a full-time Summit Registration Assistant. All positions will be based at our main office in San Diego. Click on the links below for more info or to apply.
Forensic Psychologist
Summit Assistant
Summit Registration Assistant
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Program & Training Specialist
Primary Duties: The Praxis Program and Training Specialist works closely with other Praxis program staff and leadership to plan, coordinate, and implement Praxis programs. This individual serves as a subject matter expert, contributing to the design and implementation of programs that are designed to advance the work, mission, vision, and values of Praxis. The Program and Training Specialist may have a designated area of program focus but is also available to work across programs.
This position reports to the Program Director designated for their program area.
For complete posting details click here.
Application deadline is 4:00 pm on November 11, 2021
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WCADVSA Staff Attorney Position
The WCADVSA Legal Project is funded through a grant received from the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program.
The Legal Project has been funded by OVW since 1998 in competitive grant cycles. Two Staff Attorney positions and a Legal Assistant position are funded to complete the grant goals which include providing direct civil legal services on behalf of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking statewide.
Located within the WCADVSA's Legal Project office in Ft. Washakie, WY.
Qualifications:
- Licensed to practice law in Wyoming.
- Knowledge of Wyoming courts, laws and procedures.
- Thorough understanding of family law, civil procedure, evidence, ethics and familiarity with criminal law.
- Understanding of issues and willingness to continue to learn about issues related to domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault and a strong commitment to ending violence against women.
- Ability to provide professional, high quality and sensitive legal services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
- Ability to counsel and advise clients and provide referrals for people who are in crisis.
- Willingness and ability to work with people from varied backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities and abilities.
- Proficiency with computer and Internet technologies and software programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to work with law office management databases, including ABACUS.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time, keep detailed statistics, evaluate progress and adjust activities to complete work within established time frames.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and work independently as well as collaboratively.
- Demonstrated team building, limit setting, problem solving, creative/analytical thinking and organizational skills, including report writing and grant writing.
- Demonstrated project management skills, including staff supervision.
- Commitment to collaboration, team-building and professional development of staff.
Click here for complete job description and application process.
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2020-2023 Transitional Housing Assistance Program
The WCADVSA Transitional Housing Assistance Program is purposed to increase housing
options, support service resources, and address barriers relevant to the delivery of transitional
housing services to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking
in Wyoming rural communities and within the Wind River Indian Reservation. This program will primarily focus on supporting the needs of survivors who are Native American, older people, persons with disabilities, persons who are Limited-English-Proficient, persons who are immigrants, and/or survivors within extreme rural areas.
As members of the WCADVSA, DVSA programs are eligible to participate in this Transitional Housing Assistance Program. Through its purpose, the WCADVSA will support DVSA member programs’ holistic and voluntary services approach to provide short-term transitional housing assistance that support survivors moving into permanent housing with a continuation of working towards self-sustainability.
For more information about program requirements, working with participants and providing
services, and accessing and utilizing this assistance please review the 2020-2023 Transitional Housing Assistance Program Policy.
Current availability of funds is approximately $34,415.
Contact Trish Worley, Economic Justice Specialist for technical assistance.
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Funds to Reduce Education, Employment, and Job Training Barriers for Survivors
With support from The Allstate Foundation, the WCADVSA has funds to support education, employment, and job training barriers for survivors. These funds can be used to help support survivors in obtaining G.E.D.s, job skills training, certifications, licenses, continuing education, education/job-related supplies such as uniforms, tools, and/or other equipment, transportation-related support, etc.
If your program is offering training on the Allstate Moving Ahead Curriculum or other economic empowerment training, you may request funds to support and encourage survivor participation such as offering food and/or childcare during economic empowerment events or gas gift cards for survivors to get to the training.
Member programs may also inquire about offering scholarships to help support survivor participation in job training programs such as CLIMB Wyoming.
Funds must be spent by June 30, 2022. We have approximately $11,581 remaining. Remaining funds will be pledged on a first come first serve basis. To request funds, please submit an Allstate Barrier Reduction Request Form. Once your request has been approved, your program will pay expenses upfront and then you can request reimbursement by submitting an Allstate Barrier Reduction Reimbursement Form.
While it is not required for participants to utilize the Allstate Moving Ahead curriculum to access these funds, financial planning and management is a life-long process and this online curriculum is designed for domestic violence survivors and can help provide the guidance and tools needed to make important financial decisions and work toward gaining long-term financial security.
If you have any questions, please connect with Trish Worley
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Action Required: NAESV Rape Crisis Center Funding Survey
Take action now on our annual funding survey! This is our primary tool for gathering data & stories to share with Congress about the needs of local sexual assault programs.
We know you are overburdened and are so grateful for all of the heart, time and skill you provide to survivors every day! We hope you can take a few minutes out of your packed schedule to help us advocate for you with Congress.
We're all feeling the continued impact of the persistent COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on our families, organizations, and communities. We are grateful that your leadership to provide support and services to sexual assault survivors and to prevent sexual violence and racial injustice in your communities persists as well. The new year is quickly approaching and NAESV is seeking your assistance to gather up-to-date information on the needs of local sexual assault programs so that we can make the strongest case to Congress for funding for prevention and services.
Click here to take the survey by November 19, 2021
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A Refresh on WCADVSA Monthly Policy Calls - Everyone's Invited!
If you, survivors, staff, board, members of your community response team or other partners are invited. If they would like to learn more or discuss ideas for fixing state statutes in order to keep survivors safer and hold offenders more accountable - the monthly policy call is where to go!
Upcoming Calls - brown bag it on Zoom!
November 12 12 noon - 1:00 pm
December 10 12 noon - 1:00 pm
Contact Tara Muir if you have any questions or topics you would like to discuss.
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Wyoming Webinars, Training and Events | |
SANE-A Clinical Training December 5-6
Two-day in person training will be held at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center East Campus in Cheyenne, WY
Prerequisite is for Wyoming nurses with certificate of completion of a 40-hour IAFN-Approved Didactic SANE-A Training.
This course is free of charge, with reimbursement available for meals, mileage, incidentals and lodging at the federal government rates.
For more information, email Susie Markus or call 307-222-3252 or 307-274-6292.
Click here to register. Click here to download flyer to share.
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Save The Dates - Making Space for Wellness Virtual Gathering December 6-9
Join us virtually, as we gather to explore how our individual and organization's wellness impacts how we live and operate in spaces of trauma.
We'll learn from guest speakers as they share their knowledge and skills on how we can tend to ourselves and our organizations within the movement to end violence against women.
This gathering will be held instead of the Wyoming Conference for Violence Prevention and Response this year.
More information will be coming in the next few weeks, including a link for registration.
Please contact Jody at jsanborn@wyomindvsa.org for more information.
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Transitional Housing Voluntary Services Training E-Learning
The NNEDV Voluntary Services Training in 2021 will be completed through an e-learning module. MOU partners (WCADVSA member programs) are encouraged to participate in the e-learning module if they are providing direct services. There is no limit on the number of staff who can take this e-learning course. But at least one person needs to complete the courses for the agency.
There are 8 lessons available. In total, you'll need to view 6 lessons to complete the training requirement. There are 5 mandatory lessons in Track A and 3 elective lessons in Track B. At least 1 lesson from Track B must be completed to meet the minimum lesson requirement.
Click this link to find the registration page. When you register, you will automatically be registered for both Tracks A and B and you will have access to all eight lessons. When you register, you'll be asked to create a username and password that is unique for you. Each person, who wants to take the course, should enroll separately. That way the certificate generates with your name on it.
The e-learning platform will track your progress. You can start, pause, and restart all of the lessons. Once you've viewed all of the lessons in Track A, and the lesson(s) you want to view in Track B, you'll need to complete the Course Completion Certification to obtain a certificate. In that quiz, you'll note the lesson(s) you viewed, and then click the "Print Your Certificate" button.
Please email a copy of your certificate to Trish Worley, Economic Justice Specialist
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National Webinars, Training and Events | |
Leading the Change: Building Social Justice Gender-Based Violence Organizations
In the next Praxis Talk Story session, November 17 at 1:00 pm, a panel of national social justice leaders will explore how managers can promote social change as part of their organization’s work, programs, and operations. We will consider the pitfalls of organizational structures that move staff, programs, and communities away from social change by focusing solely on social service and/or social reform. Panelists will share about their own experiences leading social justice organizations and engage in dialogue about how advocacy programs can establish infrastructures and practices that build change from within.
This is a national session open to all programs and staff, though it will be particularly useful for managers, supervisors, and directors of gender-based violence organizations.
Click here for more information and to register.
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Conference Sessions Available for Individual Purchase
Did you miss out on attending our first-ever virtual conference? Or, did you attend, but ran out of time to view all the sessions you wanted to see?
Well, now you can access the entire 2021 virtual conference agenda in our webinar archive!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to peruse over 120 titles, and pay for only those that you need. Here are just a few of the interesting and engaging webinars now available in our archive:
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Transformative Justice in the Lives of Survivors with Disabilities
With high rates of victimization and incarceration, people with disabilities have an elevated likelihood of having contact with the criminal legal system in their lifetime. However, due to lack of accessibility, unexamined biases - conscious and unconscious - that exist in the criminal legal system, and an overall fear of system involvement, people with disabilities, specifically Black, Indigenous, people with disabilities, are seeking alternatives to healing and accountability.
This session will further explore the concept of transformative justice and its application to power-based violence in disability and Deaf communities.
Webinar is Thursday, November 18 at 12:00 pm
Click here for more information and to register.
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Decolonizing Indigenous Trauma Treatment and Research Paradigms
There is a global movement within Indigenous communities toward decolonization (Hill, Lau, & Sue, 2010). In fact, for many Indigenous Nations Western psychology serves as a modern form of colonization perpetuating oppression and marginalization (Hill, Pace, & Robbins, 2010; Mohawk, 2004). When considering the treatment implications for Native American women who are survivors of sexual assault, as approximately 56% have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime (National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey [NISVS], 2010; Rosay, 2016). It is essential to access decolonized treatment strategies and engage trauma-informed research with these participants. In light of a recent white paper outlining a call to action acknowledging the experiences of Native American women and girls impacted by sexual exploitation, sex trafficking, sexual violence, and those who have gone missing or murdered (Ross, GreyWolf, Tehee, Henry, & Cheromiah, 2018), there is support for clinicians to become equipped with culturally-informed approaches to address the needs of Native survivors. The panel will discuss the systemic issues that can lead to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. The panelists will also reflect on opportunities to implement decolonized treatment strategies with survivors of sexual assault.
Webinar is Thursday, November 18 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Click here for more information and to register.
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Interstate Custody Webinar for Advocates
The LRC, in partnership with the National Network to End Domestic Violence will be offering a free webinar December 1 at 10:00 am on basic interstate custody issues. This training will provide participants with an overview of the various federal and state laws that govern interstate custody cases.
The training will specifically address the needs of advocates and coalition staff who work with survivors in interstate cases at the local, state, and national level. Case scenarios will be used to demonstrate how advocates can help survivors address the economic, safety and legal issues involved when they cross state lines to flee abuse.
Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions during the presentation.
Click here to register
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Crimes Against Children Conference Free Sessions
Behind the Scenes with Gwen van de Pas - Join us in a modified "Ask the Expert" format as we discuss Gwen’s film “Groomed.” We will cover the what, why, and how of Gwen’s decisions in sharing such a personal and powerful story. December 9 9:00 am
Significant Others and Survivors - Join Gwen and her husband, Laurens, in a modified "Ask the Expert" format as we discuss the role, contributions, and emotions of being a survivor’s significant other. December 9 12:00 pm
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Virtual "Weekend" of Recovery for Survivors January 22 & 29
If you are a survivor of sexual abuse or assault, please join us January 22 and January 29 for Two, dynamic consecutive sessions for women and non-binary survivors.
With music, movement, art and small group process, these Virtual Workshops will offer participants an opportunity to learn new tools to become more mindful and feel safer in their bodies. They will be heard with respect and compassion, and explore how to communicate about the changes they make in their lives and in their process of recovery. But most importantly, they will have the opportunity to feel safe in the company of other survivors and within themselves as they discover the power of community in healing.
Click here for more information and to register. Scholarships are available.
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Enroll Wyoming News
November 1st is the beginning of a new Open Enrollment Period. If you or someone you know was not able to get a healthcare plan before August 15, 2021, well you are in luck! For coverage to begin January 1, 2022 contact Enroll Wyoming navigators and they will get that process started.
Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, health coverage is more affordable than ever.
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Consumers with HealthCare.gov or CuidadoDeSalud.gov coverage are encouraged to return and shop to see if another plan better meets their needs at a lower cost!
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More people qualify. Whether you are uninsured, don’t get insurance through your job, or if you are looking to find health coverage at a lower cost – this Open Enrollment period is for you!
Click here to view the Market place 2022 Open Enrollment Fact Sheet.
Additional resources include:
- The 2021 #ParentingCheckInChallenge
- CDC COVID-19 Booster Shot Key messages
- Emergency Rental Assistance Program
- Printable Posters
- Partner Organization Links
- Help Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies
- Zonta Hope Bags
Click here to view the complete newsletter.
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PAVE Updates
The Coby Certified PAVE Support Dog program is unique because these support dogs are trained to not be tied to only one handler, they live in the police station to be on call 24/7 to help law enforcement professionals as well as survivors of crime who report.
Georgetown Day School - Summit on Consent Join high school students, faculty, administrators, and parents (virtually, for the first time!) on November 19-20, 2021 in exploring the complexity of sexual assault and consent guided by experts in the field. Participants will come together to examine current laws, policies, and programs established to support survivors, advocate for rights, and prevent sexual assault.
New York City Awareness Billboard - A billboard is going with a 10-second video to launch PAVE's new resource Survivors.org
The Moment by Andrea Constand -An inspiring story of resilience and bravery by the woman who became the linchpin of the case to bring Bill Cosby to justice. Click here for more information on PAVE’s impact on Andrea.
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On Becoming Feminist AF
Miss Rep's Book Club for Nov./December
New month, new book club picks. For November and December, Miss Rep's Book Club is reading Sabrina & Corina by Kali Fajardo-Anstine, a collection of short stories about Latinas and Indigenous girls and women in Colorado. The book club is also watching short documentaries like The Lesbian Bar Project, listening to albums like Gore by Lous and The Yakuza, and more. Click here to read more and join.
Flip the Script
It's been ten years since Jennifer Siebel Newsom released Miss Representation! After a decade of confronting harmful gender stereotypes and transforming culture to build a better world, we are paying tribute to this groundbreaking film and it’s filmmaker!
You’re invited to celebrate with us at Flip The Script, a virtual benefit honoring Miss Representation’s tremendous impact, featuring a conversation with Jennifer Siebel Newsom and special guests. Take Action! Join us December 1 at 7:30 pm via Zoom for Flip The Script. Learn more here.
In Case You Missed It
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Gifted Holiday Store Now Open
Support survivors this holiday season by shopping at the Gifted store. We support survivors with our revenue model:
- 70% of the cost of boxes goes directly to the survivor entrepreneurs who handmade the products inside.
- 15% of the cost of this boxes is used to employ survivors of domestic violence for a living wage of $28.85/hr to do all the packaging and shipping for Gifted By FreeFrom.
- 10% of the cost of boxes supports more survivor entrepreneurs in building financial security and long-term safety through FreeFrom's entrepreneurship program
Click here to view the Gifted store.
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JDI News
Reimagine Manhood Symposium: Dismantling Systemic Patriarchy and the School to Prison Pipeline
This year's event will explore the connections between gender-based violence, racism, patriarchy, and the school to prison pipeline. Registration will open in a few weeks.
For more information, contact Diana Mancera, JDI's Director of Membership & Programs December 17, 2021 7:30 am to 1:30pm
How to best serve the full range of issues faced by survivors of domestic violence. This poignant and important analysis includes a call to action on how to support all domestic violence and sexual assault survivors by centering Black women, Black transgender women, ending carceral feminism, and addressing the root causes of abuse.
Sexual Assault, Domestic Abuse & HIV/AIDS: Services, Safety, and Resources
An in-depth guide for providers is packed with resources and scenarios and provides up to date information about HIV transition, testing, counseling and treatment options as well as addresses the systemic and structural barriers that survivors face in accessing support and care. The guide also addresses the many intersections of people's lives in connection to HIV with sections devoted to Black women survivors, LGBQT+ survivors, immigrants, people with disabilities, people who live in rural communities and more.
National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality. The National Strategy is a comprehensive, intersectional, and whole of government roadmap to advancing gender equity and equality at home and abroad, and includes preventing and responding to Gender-Based Violence as a key priority in both domestic and foreign policy. We applaud this effort and leadership!
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ERAP Updates
Funding Update
As of October 28, ERAP has approved a total of 2,718 applications, or 60% of submitted applications, paying a total of $10M in assistance. Of the rental payments, $7.8M went to landlords, $1.6M to renters and $634K to utilities. To see county specific information, click here to see the map.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS
The Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault provides legal aid services for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Call 307-755-0992 or visit wyomingdvsa.org/legal-program.
ERAP Resources
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Online: Learn more about ERAP online at dfs.wyo.gov/erap.
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In Person: If you need assistance with an application, there are community based organizations set up in each county to provide help. (Click here for an updated list)
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Via Phone: The call center is open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday. The toll-free number is 1-877-WYO-ERAP (1-877-996-3727).
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Flyer: Download the ERAP flyer to learn more about the program and to share with those who may be interested in the program. Download here
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WCADVSA Economic Empowerment Webinar Series
Mark your calendars! This webinar series is designed to guide directors, advocates, and community members through the steps of helping survivors rebuild their lives through economic empowerment.
Dates and sessions include:
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November 8- Allstate Moving Ahead Module 4: Building Financial Foundations–Homes, Loans, and Automobiles
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November 10 - Allstate Moving Ahead Module 5: Creating Long-Term Budgeting Strategies–Saving and Investing, Insurance and Education
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November 17 - Credit as an Asset Session 1: Building Credit as an Asset
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November 29 - Credit as an Asset Session 2: Know the Score Part 1
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December 1 - Credit as an Asset Session 3: Know the Score Part 2
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December 6 - Credit as an Asset Session 4: Get The Good Stuff Going
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December 8 - Credit as an Asset Session 5: Deal with Debt
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December 13 - Credit as an Asset Session 6: Make Credit Building Count
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December 151 - Prioritizing Financial Security in the Movement to End Intimate Partner Violence
View session details here. Click here to register once for the entire series.
Please reach out to Trish Worley, Economic Justice Specialist with any questions.
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