Volume 28| Issue 3 | March 2020

MARCH UPDATES

March is Women's History Month and the theme for 2020 is "Valiant Women of the Vote." The 2020 theme celebrates the women who have fought for woman’s right to vote in the United States. In recognition of the centennial of the 19th Amendment, we will honor women from the original suffrage movement as well as 20th and 21st century women who have continued the struggle (fighting against poll taxes, literacy tests, voter roll purges, and other more contemporary forms of voter suppression) to ensure voting rights for all.* International Women's Day is Sunday March 8th, 2020. Wear red to show your support and use the hashtags #IWD2020 and #EachforEqual on social media! *National Women's History Alliance

March is Social Work Month. It is a time to celebrate the great profession of social work. The theme for Social Work Month 2020 is Social Workers: Generations Strong. The theme has various meanings. As we enter a new decade it is important to look back and honor the powerful, positive impact the social work profession has had on our society for generations. We also want to spotlight the life-affirming work that social workers from all generations — from the Greatest Generation to Generation Z — are doing.* *National Association of Social Workers

BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH

March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month. An estimated 10 million Americans are affected by stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) making brain injury the second most prevalent injury and disability in the United States. A brain injury may result in a diminished or altered state of consciousness and could also impair cognitive abilities or physical functioning. Changes to behavioral or emotional functioning are also common. These impairments may be either temporary or permanent and cause partial or total functional disability or psychosocial maladjustment. Falls and assaults are two of the leading causes of TBI's. Injuries to the face, head and neck are among the most common areas of injury for survivors of domestic/intimate partner violence and many are unaware they have suffered a TBI until weeks, months or years later. Go Blue for Brain Injury Awareness Month During Brain Injury Awareness Month this March, you can Go Blue! for Brain Injury and gather your coworkers and choose a day – or the entire month – for your company to raise money while sharing information and experiences about brain injury. Interested in participating? Start here: Register your event here Download the Go Blue! Fact Sheet to learn more Download the Go Blue! Coordinator’s Manual for how-to’s and tips for planning your event Download sample emails Send pictures of your event for our Brain Injury Awareness Month Wall of Fame! Email them to Dorey Roland-Savio at [email protected]

BRAIN INJURY RESOURCES

Brain Injury Association of New York State  Eileen Reardon, BIANYS Executive Director states, “BIANYS stands ready to help IPV survivors and their families in any way we can. Our confidential programs and services are available in communities across New York State. Highly trained staff can assist you with everything from applying for the TBI Waiver to helping children with concussions or other brain injuries access needed services in their schools.” Click here to view all available resources from the Brain Injury Association of New York.    BIANYS Family Helpline BIANYS operates the   Family Helpline , a toll-free information and resource clearinghouse available Monday - Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT, with a voicemail system for after-hours messages. Whether you are seeking information on traumatic brain injury, looking for resources on rehabilitation, or just trying to find your way, the Family Helpline is there to help!  BIANYS knowledgeable staff maintains an extensive directory of services across the State. Call 1-800-444-6443 or   send them a message.  They have resources for individuals with brain injury, family members, professionals, schools, or any other interested parties.     New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence  NYSCADV in collaboration with the BIANYS presented a series of regional trainings and webinars on "Domestic Violence & Traumatic Brain Injuries, Understanding the Intersections".  This recorded webinar provides advocates with an introduction to tools and strategies to help them navigate the intersections of domestic violence and brain injury with the survivors they work with. Participants are provided with: An overview and identification domestic violence related brain injury  Strategies for working with individuals with cognitive deficits Community resources for individuals with brain injury Click here to access the recorded webinar and additional materials. NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence The NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence has developed resources for Brain Injury and Domestic Violence Service Providers including screening tools, safety planning guides, victims in shelter, and information on  The Intersections of Brain Injury and Domestic Violence.   New York State Department of Health The  New York State Department of Health  has resources available including background information on types of brain injuries, prevention, medical care, statistical information on the incidences of traumatic brain injury in New York State, including by county, and much more.

NYSCADV NEWS UPDATES

NEWS DIGEST A New York Law Could Reduce Sentences for Domestic Violence Survivors. Why Are Judges Reluctant to Apply it? - The Appeal Harvey Weinstein convicted of rape at New York trial - The Guardian Syracuse's Vera House to start 2020 White Ribbon Campaign to end domestic violence - CNY Central UN Chief: Growing Inequality for Women Should Shame World - The New York Times Western New York organizations speak out against domestic violence - 2WGRZ To end mass incarceration, U.S. needs alternatives to prison for violent crimes - USA Today Teen Dating Violence Can Lead To Homicide — And Girls Are The Most Common - NPR

NYSCADV'S UPCOMING TRAININGS & EVENTS NYSCADV Annual Meeting, March 23, 2020, Albany NY The NYSCADV annual meeting is designed to provide: a forum for programs from across the state to network and get a state-wide perspective on domestic violence services professional and organizational development opportunities for domestic violence advocates an overview of NYSCADV's 2019 activities and plans for the upcoming year Click here for more information and to register. SAVE THE DATES May 12, 2020: NYSCADV Legislative Day of Action

OTHER WEBINARS, TRAININGS, CONFERENCES & EVENTS Webinars, Events & Training Ongoing: SOAR for Native Communities - HHS/ACF March 10, 2020: Girls Behind Bars: A Historic Wrong and the Fight to End It - Vera Institute of Justice March 17, 2020: The Abuse of Girls, Women and Gender Non-Conforming People in OBGYN Care - Black Women's Blueprint March 17, 2020: Assessing Patterns of Coercive Control in Abusive Relationships, Part 1: A Basic Skill for LGBTQ DV Advocacy - NW Network March 18, 2020: Women Are Sacred: Exploring Women’s Spirituality from an Indigenous Perspective - NIWRC March 24, 2020: Survivor's Use of Violence, Leveraging Vulnerabilities and More - NW Network March 31, 2020: When the Body Speaks: Somatic Language Across the Continuum - Black Women's Blueprint April 2, 2020: Beyond the Wheel: Domestic Violence in LGBTQ Communities - NW Network April 14, 2020: Interrupting Obstetrics Violence in Labor and Delivery - Black Women's Blueprint April 14, 2020: Support at the Intersections: Centering Black LGBTQ Survivors of Sexual Violence- NW Network April 15, 2020: Disaster Planning for Tribal Domestic Violence Programs and Shelters - National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC) March 21 2020: Assessing Patterns of Coercive Control in Abusive Relationships, Part 2: Practical Skills and Implementation - NW Network April 24, 2020: Maternal Mortality: Address the Pipeline of Sexual Abuse and the Outcomes - Black Women's Blueprint April 28, 2020: Lessons from LGBTQ+ Survivors: Providing Comprehensive Sexual Assault Advocacy Across Multiple Supports - NW Network May 6, 2020: Building Your Trainer Toolbox, Part 1 Using and Citing Research - EVAWI May 28, 2020: Identifying and Responding to Stalking - Opportunities for Otsego Conferences 2020 International Conference on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Violence Across the Lifespan: April 14-16, 2020, Washington, D.C. 2020 Freedom Network USA Conference: March 18-19, 2020, Miami, Florida 22nd Advocates' Retreat and Conference: May 4-5, 2020, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 2020 Conference on Crimes Against Women: May 18-21, 2020, Dallas, Texas 20th Annual International Family Justice Center Conference: Mat 19-21, 2020, Dan Diego, CA NYSCASA Conference: Ending Violence Without Violence: June 3-6, 2020, Syracuse, NY 14th Annual Women Are Sacred Conference: June 23-25, 2020, Saint Paul, Minnesota Envision: Transforming the Landscape of Domestic Violence Response in New York State: July 14-16, 2020, Albany, NY National Sexual Assault Conference: September 2-4, 2020, Anaheim, California New York State Children's Alliance Leadership Conference: October 5-6, 2020, Saratoga Springs, NY National Conference on Safe Housing: October 28-30, 2020, Arlington, Virginia.

RESOURCES 2020 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) Resource Guide - Office for Victims of Crime Post-Conviction Survivor Resources - Post Conviction Survivor Rresources Updated Advisory: Blank Spaces on I-918 Form - ASISTA Why Women Lose Custody - Forbes What's an ACE Score & How Can It Affect Your Child? - Moms

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES & CALL FOR PROPOSALS EVAWI Conference 2021 Call for Proposals Spectrum 2020 Conference: Call for Proposals OVC FY 2020 Law Enforcement-Based Victim Specialist Program Due: April 20, 2020 OVC FY 2020 Addressing Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGM) solicitation Due: April 30, 2020 New York State Children's Alliance Leadership Conference: Call for Proposals Due: April 30, 2020

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Job Announcement: Deputy Director Position Position Title: Deputy Director Responsible To: Executive Director Status: Full-time, exempt, salaried Location: Albany, NY Position Overview: This position is a significant leadership opportunity for an experienced individual grounded in nonprofit organizations and social justice movements. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated passion for NYSCADV’s mission and is a seasoned nonprofit leader with an established history of managing operations and projects and supporting a talented and diverse team. Position Responsibilities: The Deputy Director will be responsible for assigned organizational leadership, operations, and capacity development tasks. To Apply: Email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to [email protected]. Click here for more information Click here to view Employment Opportunities Around the State at NYSCADV Member Programs

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