The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence

“So, in Goodmark’s view, if more arrests and prosecutions won’t help, what could? Money, for a start. The inverse correlation between income and rates of domestic violence is strong and undeniable. She endorses direct cash transfers to victims of abuse, pointing to studies in Ecuador and Peru showing that such transactions resulted in decreased rates of intimate-partner violence. She also recommends policies that would make housing more attainable for those with low incomes, poor credit scores, and little in savings.” We have seen through our own program, the Survivor Fund, and our other initiatives that survivors of gender-based violence can improve their situation if they are given financial assistance. Survivors know what they need to improve their well-being, which is why it’s important to create programs with low barriers and allow survivors to make their own choices. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e4TzKa9p #EndDomesticViolence #EndGBV #SupportingSurvivors

Our April 40hr Domestic Violence Training is next month! Do you work directly with survivors of gender-based violence? Are you an advocate for survivors and would like to learn more about gender-based violence? Then this training is for you! The 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training is the basic state-required certificate training for new domestic violence professionals, including volunteers and interns. It is a stepping-stone for individuals who will be working directly with victims and survivors. This training will be fully virtual and is therefore not ICDVP approved. The training is also open to anyone who would like to learn how to address domestic violence in their own communities. Participants will leave with a comprehensive understanding of domestic violence, and the best practices to safely and appropriately support victims and survivors. Individuals must attend all sessions in April to receive a Certificate of Completion. Session Dates: April 21st, 22nd, 24th, 25th, 28th, 29th All dates are 9AM-5PM CT Topics covered include:? ??Empowerment Advocacy & Counseling ??Safety Planning & Basic Crisis Intervention?? ??Partner Abuse Intervention Strategies ??Impact of Domestic Violence on Children ??Reproductive Justice?? ??Housing Instability ??Disability Justice?? ??Criminalization of Survivors ??Teen Dating Violence?? ??Mental Wellness & Substance Use Issues ??IDVA & other Legal Concerns?? ??Heterosexism & Domestic Violence in LGBTQIA+ Relationships ??Vicarious Trauma & Compassion Fatigue?? ??And much more! #SupportingSurvivors #DomesticViolence #DVAwareness #GenderBasedViolence #EndDomesticViolence #GBV #SupportingSurvivors

Thank you to our Reclaiming Our Love conference sponsors, Izzy Platform, Plan C Pills, and RAFT! Our sponsors support events, programs, and initiatives fighting domestic violence. Their commitment to creating a world free of gender-based violence makes a difference in our community of advocates, service providers, and survivors. Our Reclaiming Our Love conference is officially full! See you all on March 19th, 2025 #DomesticViolence #GBV #Conference #Networking #ChicagoConference #SocialJustice

From facilitating prevention education workshops with sports teams and fraternities to advocating for stronger survivor protections at the institutional, state, and national level, young advocates are integral players in the fight for representative and comprehensive prevention and response. This panel discussion with pioneering young activists highlights the work being done in three states to change policies, uplift marginalized survivor communities, and cultivate networks of support among young survivors. Listeners will walk away with a better understanding of national and state policies impacting student survivors, ongoing campus organizing priorities and initiatives, and the role of activism and community-building as healing mechanisms for young survivors. Our Reclaiming Our Love conference is officially full! See you all on March 19th, 2025 #DomesticViolence #GBV #Conference #Networking #ChicagoConference #SocialJustice

Thank you to our sponsor, ReloShare for supporting our Reclaiming Our Love 2025 conference! ReloShare utilizes its instant-booking technology to power custom hotel and corporate housing reservation systems, ensuring access to safe and reliable accommodations for clients and sectors that have long been overlooked. ReloShare has been a longtime supporter and partner of our programs making an impact in the lives of survivors of #GenderBasedViolence. Thank you for being part of our community! The Reclaiming Our Love conference is officially sold out! See you all on March 19 and 20th! #DomesticViolence #GBV #Conference #Networking #ChicagoConference #SocialJustice

Working with organizations centered on social, racial, and economic justice—particularly those focused on anti-violence, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and migrant rights—Cristina Garcia, MSW, founder of Liberation Leadership,?partners with teams to cultivate trust, strengthen communication, and shift organizational culture. Her work emphasizes building connection and harmony, ensuring all voices are seen and heard, and creating healthier, more cohesive organizations ready to drive collective missions forward. In this session, through guided instruction, conversation, and somatic exercises—including breathwork, orienting, and movement—participants will learn to:? ?? Cultivate safety in their bodies.? ??Better understand their body’s cues and sensations.? ??Identify what their body needs to feel safe.? ??Distinguish between cultivating inner safety and creating a “safe space.” Our Reclaiming Our Love conference is officially full! See you all on March 19th, 2025 #DomesticViolence #GBV #Conference #Networking #ChicagoConference #SocialJustice

When we fail to remove firearms from the hands of abusers, we fail to keep survivors of domestic violence safe. Revoking a FOID card is not enough to support a survivor's safety. Karina’s Law strengthens firearm removal enforcement when a survivor receives certain orders of protection, which is often one of the most dangerous times for a survivor escaping abuse. We are committed to leading the efforts in implementing Karina’s Law and educating our community of the new procedure once it goes into effect on May 11th, 2025. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gQ2vVWFf #KarinasLaw #EndDomesticViolence #SupportingSurvivors #ProtectSurvivors

Our closing ceremony will feature a musical performance by Ochin Pakhi! Ochin Pakhi is made up of American, Indian, and Bangladeshi performers, of diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. Each of the nine incredible performers is dedicated to making the performances dynamic, beautiful, and meaningful. Through weekly practice and meal-sharing, the performers have become a family. Audiences are often invited into that experience through song and dance, and the philosophy of the lyrics helps to build a rapport of community between musicians and the audience. The name of the band is derived from a Bengali phrase "Ochin Pakhi" (???? ????) that translates to "The unknown bird" and refers to our heart. This phrase was first used by Lalon Fakir (Shah), a prominent Bengali philosopher, Baul saint, mystic, songwriter, social reformer and thinker, in one of his famous songs “Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi” (?????? ???? ???? ????). Our Reclaiming Our Love conference is officially full! See you all on March 19th, 2025 #DomesticViolence #GBV #Conference #Networking #ChicagoConference #SocialJustice

Working with domestic violence survivors can be triggering and often leaves you feeling overwhelmed, tired, angry, or helpless. Domestic violence is a sensitive topic that affects millions of people directly and indirectly. The goal of our presentation is to educate the attendees on domestic violence, vicarious trauma, and ways to help both survivors and professionals heal. We want to be able to provide the most accurate information on the topics we will be discussing; therefore, we will be incorporating statistics and information from our Mujeres Latinas en Acción website, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), and Psychology Today. Our hope is that our presentation can help you leave feeling more knowledgeable about domestic violence and vicarious trauma while also having learned ways in which they can take care of themselves to continue helping those they work with and care for. Our Reclaiming Our Love conference is officially full! See you all on March 19th, 2025 #DomesticViolence #GBV #Conference #Networking #ChicagoConference #SocialJustice

The Network’s Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Survivor Transportation Pilot Program is a state-mandated project designed to improve access to transportation for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. This year-long pilot program from 2023 provided survivors of #GBV with preloaded Ventra cards to aid their access to essential needs such as going to work, taking care of their children, and grocery shopping. Interested in learning more? Download the latest volume of #MeasuringSafety2024! ??https://lnkd.in/gnKr4PSU #MeasuringSafety #GBVData