Futures Without Violence

Healthcare workers play a vital role in supporting others, but who supports them when gender-based violence and harassment arise in their workplaces? Our webinar, "Making the Case- Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in Healthcare Settings," will provide participants with a deeper understanding of how violence and harassment affect healthcare workers across diverse healthcare settings and key considerations for creating a comprehensive workplace program that prioritizes safety.? By the end of this webinar, participants will: ?? Understand the impact of GBVH on healthcare workers ?? Recognize the need for workplace programs to prevent and address gender-based violence and harassment ?? Identify key strategies for building safer, more supportive workplaces Healthcare administrators, HR professionals, and healthcare workers interested in fostering safe workplaces are highly encouraged to join.? ?? Date: December 10, 2024? ? Time: 10:00 am PST/ 11:00 am MST/ 12:00 pm CST/ 1:00 pm EST ?? Speakers: Megha Rimal, Nina Kanakarajavelu, July Vaj Xyooj ?? Register now: bit.ly/mtc-gbvh

Just a friendly reminder that RFPs are due THIS Friday! Don’t miss your chance to submit and be part of this impactful opportunity. Visit our webpage to access the submission link, preview the questions in PDF format, view the FAQs, and watch the recording of our October 28 information session: bit.ly/stages-rfp If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to [email protected]

For almost 40 years, Futures Without Violence has worked to build thriving families and communities, free from violence, filled with hope and opportunity. It is work that has and will take ALL of us to succeed. Join us on Giving Tuesday, December 3, to build a future we can all be proud of. AND we have a generous donor who will match your gift up to $200,000 – so the impact of every dollar you give is doubled. Donate today at https://lnkd.in/gczs2qgF #weareinthistogether #GivingTuesday

Happening tomorrow! ?Learn everything you need to know about submitting an abstract for the 25th anniversary of the Futures Without Violence Conference on Health. ?? Information Session: Call for Abstracts for the Futures Without Violence Conference on Health ?? November 19, 2024 ? 11 AM PST / 2 PM EST ?? Register to learn more at bit.ly/info-abstracts

Join us for an insightful webinar on “Addressing Reproductive Coercion: Increasing Access to Care, Safety, and Reproductive Justice for Survivors of IPV.” Reproductive coercion is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of intimate partner violence. This webinar dives deep into the intersection of IPV, reproductive abuse, and survivor health. Featuring insights from the National Domestic Violence Hotline's latest survey and tools from the Futures Without Violence National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence . Participants will also hear from a local program addressing reproductive coercion & sexual health as part of their survivor-centered approach, & innovative approaches that attendees can adapt for their programs and communities. ?? Date: November 21, 2024 ? Time: 12 PM PST / 1 PM MT / 3 PM EST ?? Speakers: Virginia Duplessis (she/her), Marium Durrani, Tanya Draper Douthit ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gm5g-37b

Join us for an informational webinar to learn everything you need to know about submitting an abstract for the 25th anniversary of the Futures Without Violence Conference on Health, taking place in San Francisco in Fall 2025! Discover how you can contribute to reducing and preventing violence while promoting health, healing, and well-being in communities. ?? Information Session: Call for Abstracts for the Futures Without Violence Conference on Health ?? November 19, 2024 ? 11 AM PST / 2 PM EST ?? Register to learn more at bit.ly/info-abstracts

Are you attending the 10th Annual Primary Prevention Summit, hosted by the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NYSCADV)? Join Virginia Duplessis (she/her) as she presents on?"Advancing Prevention through a Health Equity Lens"?and?"Integrating Health Advocacy into Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs." To learn more about the 10th Annual Primary Prevention Summit visit https://lnkd.in/gBsgurA8 ?? Plenary 1: Advancing Prevention through a Health Equity Lens ?? Workshop 8: Integrating Health Advocacy into Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs ?? November 18 - 19, 2024 ?? Rivers Resort & Casino Events Center

Research shows that crises, from public health emergencies to natural disasters, increase risks of intimate partner violence and human trafficking, with structural inequities like housing instability and language barriers further limiting marginalized survivors’ access to care. Our upcoming Learning Collaborative will provide protocols, memoranda of understanding, and strategies to strengthen partnerships between healthcare centers and community-based organizations that support survivors. As a result of this Learning Collaborative, participants will be better able to: ?? Identify specific needs and challenges faced by survivors during emergencies and natural disasters.? ?? List three strategies to improve language access, housing stability, and other critical social drivers of health that affect patient wellbeing. ?? Identify alignment of Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) emergency preparedness plan guidance with IPV/HT/E.? ?? Recognize steps to improve Health Centers capacity to support patients and staff before, during, and after emergencies. We encourage all health centers and organizations to identify one staff member as the main applicant and submit one application per site. You may add multiple colleagues to registration. ???Strengthening Emergency Preparedness: Supporting Survivors of IPV, Human Trafficking and Exploitation ?? Faculty Include: Anna Marjavi, Cara Skillingstead, Elizabeth Miller, Kate Gleason-Bachman, Katie League, Kenede P., Megha Rimal ?? Four live sessions every Wednesday from January 22, 2025, to February 12, 2025 ? 7am HST/10am PST/11am MST/12pm CST/1pm EST? ?? REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 22, 2024 AT https://bit.ly/planning-lc

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As the Global Ministerial on Violence Against Children wraps up, FUTURES stands more committed than ever to safeguarding our children. This powerful gathering united advocates and experts worldwide with one mission: to end violence against children. Read our latest article to see how we're turning commitments into real, impactful change for children everywhere.