Futures Without Violence

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New Pivot podcast: Moving Together Against Gun Violence Tiffany Garner, MA, MPA talks about the impacts of gun violence on children and teens, how to talk to young people about gun violence, and the measures that can help to keep kids safe. This episode also explores how the issue of gun violence is inextricably connected to the safety of adult survivors of domestic violence and their children. Tune in to learn about current policy and legislative efforts around gun violence and how organizations can contribute to prevention. Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eJ5_URdK

Deadline is fast approaching for all U.S. Department of Justice, The Office on Violence Against Women grantees! Apply by July 3 for our upcoming in-person workshop in Minneapolis in August: Effective Meeting Facilitation Skills. From agenda development to creating inclusive and accessible environments and managing power dynamics, this 1.5-day, interactive workshop is designed to help participants: -Learn techniques for navigating conflict -Gain valuable insights and skills to lead effective meetings -Make collaborative decisions APPLY HERE: https://lnkd.in/ev_zjb97

How can child- and family-serving agencies, advocates, and communities help ensure access to the high-quality legal advocacy needed to keep families together? Join Bridges to Better on July 1, 3:30-5 ET for a critical conversation to learn how needed legal protections and social supports can create meaningful pathways to keep families out of child welfare and children out of foster care. REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/survivorprotections Sharwline Nicholson Melody Webb

Have you been called on to speak publicly at an event but found yourself too nervous or scattered to engage the audience effectively and get your point across? Are you seeking strategies to manage this anxiety and boost your confidence when speaking on gender-based violence and other relevant issues? Have you ever wanted to learn how to craft clear and compelling messages that resonate with diverse audiences? Join us for an engaging webinar: The Accidental Public Speaker: Moving Through the Anxiety to Deliver an Impactful Speech on July 10, 11am PT / 2pm ET Register here: https://lnkd.in/gzN4qDhC Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, you'll gain some of the tools you need to deliver a powerful speech and drive positive change in gender-based violence prevention and community engagement. 

The country breathed a collective sigh of relief on Friday when the U.S. Supreme Court averted catastrophe with its ruling in United States v. Rahimi...But it is not nearly enough. We need meaningful solutions. We need to: 👉🏽Help courts and communities to ensure that guns are surrendered and measures are in place to determine if it is safe to return them when a protective order ends 👉🏽Educate lawmakers and judges about the need to improve relinquishment procedures, ensure compliance and take action when perpetrators fail to hand over their guns Read more from FUTURES Founder and President, Esta Soler's article in Ms. Magazine and learn about what FUTURES is doing to end violence. https://lnkd.in/ecGt24Zf

THIS TUESDAY! Join FUTURES' Megha R., Mona Kafeel from Texas Muslim Women's Foundation and Priscilla Contreras from Tahirih Justice Center for a webinar: Economic Justice for Immigrant Survivors. Tuesday June 25th at 11 AM PT/2 PM ET Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eN_tJHKQ This session - in English, Spanish and ASL Interpretation - will feature insights on guaranteed income programs for immigrant survivors and an innovative culinary workforce training rooted in cultural storytelling.

Students have left campus for the summer but we're still learning from them. Read about our TikTok Campaign and what we learned this Spring from talking to men about masculinity on college campuses. SPOILER ALERT: Healthier, safer, and more respectful communities on and off campus are in our grasp.

Calling all U.S. Department of Justice, The Office on Violence Against Women grantees! Apply by July 3 for our upcoming in-person workshop in Minneapolis in August: Effective Meeting Facilitation Skills. From agenda development to creating inclusive and accessible environments and managing power dynamics, this 1.5-day, interactive workshop is designed to help participants: -Learn techniques for navigating conflict -Gain valuable insights and skills to lead effective meetings -Make collaborative decisions APPLY HERE: https://lnkd.in/ev_zjb97

Are you a survivor of intimate partner violence interested in advocating for a more trauma-informed healthcare system? Join us Monday, June 17th, 11am-12pm PST/2pm-3pm EST to learn about our Survivor Leadership Cohort (SLC), a yearlong program that brings together 10 survivors to build community and offer insights. Register to join the info session and learn about how to apply and what the SLC can offer. https://lnkd.in/eyCBpjmZ