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“Can We Talk About That?” Partnership Blog

The Partnership envisions this blog to be a thoughtful space for questions, dialogue and reflections on our domestic violence movement in California.

What is at the core of our work? How do our enduring values inform our current strategies and future directions? Where do we need to do some critical thinking and take some risks? How do we re-envision this movement? What leadership do we need? How do we foster strategic alliances?

Here in this blog, we seek to foster conversations about the ways intersecting social justice issues impact our work and our communities. Transformational thinking, innovation and inspiration will guide our dialogue.

Blog post By Krista Niemczyk, Public Policy Manager, California Partnership to End Domestic Violence

There is more that can be done: the case for prevention funding

The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence’s vision is “a California free from domestic violence.” We promote the collective voice of a diverse coalition of organizations and individuals, working to eliminate all forms of domestic violence. Every day, we inspire, inform and connect all those concerned with domestic violence, because together, we’re stronger.

Blog post By Ana Chavez & Jessica MondragonRISE in San Louis Obispo County

Using B.O.S.S. to Empower Survivors

On January 30, 2014, RISE staffers attended a Building Opportunities for Survivors’ Success (B.O.S.S.) training in Visalia. During the training we received tools, including folders and worksheets, which both clients and advocates can use. With the materials from the Allstate Financial Empowerment curriculum, we have been able to help build individualize case plans for each client as they work toward financial independence. 

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Safe and respectful relationships on and offline

High profile cases reported in the media and reports such as the Urban Institute’s 2013 report, Teen Dating Abuse and Harassment in a Digital World, have drawn attention to cyber abuse. There are many helpful resources to help schools and communities promote safe and respectful relationships on and offline.

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Promoting Healthy Relationships in Schools with Focus: DELTA FOCUS project Year 1

During the first 6 months of the DELTA FOCUS project (March 2, 2013 – August 31, 2013), a strong foundation was laid for successful community and societal level intimate partner violence primary prevention work in California. We were successful in engaging the Leadership Team, Implementation Support Team, Local Pilot Projects, Evaluation Team, and other partners and allies in understanding the basic structure of the project and in contributing their knowledge and expertise to help develop the project’s theory of change, project design and logic model.  

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CDC report on intimate partner violence in the US explores patterns of victimization and impact

On February 26, 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) releases,Intimate Partner Violence in the United States — 2010, describing the prevalence and context of intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization using data from the 2010 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS). Findings discuss IPV victimization, frequency, severity, patterns, need for services, and impacts to more fully convey this public health burden. Overall, the findings confirm that prevention should start early and target groups most at risk.

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Youth council toolkit

The Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence has released a Youth Council Toolkit: Materials to Help You Form Your Own Youth Council. The toolkit provides organizations interested in convening youth councils with sample forms, agendas, materials and lessons learned from working with youth.

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire for Social Justice” lesson plan

Just in time for the new movie, the Center for Healthy Teen Relationships, an initiative of the Idaho CoalitionAgainst Sexual & Domestic Violence, released The Hunger Games: Catching Fire forSocial Justice lesson plan for high school students. The lesson plan was designed as a jumping-off place to engage young people in critical conversations and reflections about: 

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One in three young Americans has suffered dating violence

About one in three American youths aged 14-20 say they’ve been victims of dating violence and almost one in three acknowledge they’ve committed violence toward a dating partner, according to new research presented at the American Psychological Association’s 121st Annual Convention.

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Lessons learned from statewide prevention plans to prevent ntimate partner violence and sexual violence

A new report analyzes the first ever intimate partner violence and sexual violence statewide prevention plans of two CDC programs:

  • Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement and Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA) program. 
  • Enhancing and Making Programs and Outcomes Work to End Rape (EMPOWER) program.

Across the DELTA and EMPOWER state plans, a number of promising findings emerged for the primary prevention of intimate partner violence and sexual violence.

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Dating violence experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth

In a study published in September 2013, researchers at the Urban Institute examine physical, psychological, sexual, and cyber dating violence experiences among lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth – as compared to those of heterosexual youth. They also explore variations in the likelihood of help-seeking behavior and the presence of particular risk factors among both types of dating violence victims. 

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DELTA FOCUS: Strategic communications

The DELTA FOCUS Project develops and disseminates frames, messages and stories about dating abuse (the problem) and dating abuse prevention policies protocols and procedures (the solutions) that resonate with decision-makers, opinion-leaders, and partners within the education system.

New Narratives, Frames and Messages 

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DELTA FOCUS: Coalition and partnership building

The DELTA FOCUS Project engages partners within the education system and domestic violence social service/social change organizations to participate in the development, dissemination and use of our policy resources and strategic communications.

Our education partners include: 

  • California Department of Education
  • California School Boards Association

Our domestic violence social service/social change organization partners include: 

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BOSS in Review: In Their Words

The Partnership’s Building Opportunities for Survivors’ Success (B.O.S.S.) Program is a regional initiative launched with support from the Allstate Foundation.

The purpose of this program is to help three Sacramento-area service providers (My Sister’s House, WEAVE and the homeless services organization Women’s Empowerment) support domestic violence survivors in achieving the financial stability and economic empowerment.

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LGBT teens are at higher risk of being victims of dating violence

A new study on teen dating violence has found that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender teenagers are at much greater risk of dating abuse than their heterosexual counterparts. Transgender teens are especially vulnerable. 

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California Department of Education teen dating abuse webpage

The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence is collaborating with the California Department of Education to make dating abuse prevention resources widely accessible to schools and community partners throughout the state. 

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Most US high schools lack protocol and training on dating abuse

Despite research showing that 1 in 4 US teens have experienced some form of abuse in a dating relationship, according to a new study, the majority of high schools don’t have procedures or trained staff to deal with the issue. In order to assess if high schools are prepared to address incidents of dating violence, researchers surveyed members of the American School Counselor Association, in the first national assessment of school counselors’ practices and perceptions of adolescent dating violence prevention. 

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Breaking the silence – public health’s role in intimate partner violence prevention

Breaking the silence – public health’s role in intimate partner violence prevention

On June 19, 2012, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Public Health Grand Rounds focused on public health’s role in intimate partner violence prevention.

The session, held at the CDC’s Global Communications Center in Atlanta, Georgia, explored prevention efforts aimed at reducing the occurrence of intimate partner violence through the promotion of healthy, respectful, nonviolent relationships at the individual, relationship, community, and societal levels.  

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Partnership staff with Sen. Jackson and Carie Charlesworth at the SB 400 press conference

Protecting Domestic Violence Victims in the Workplace

When Carie Charlesworth was fired from her teaching job at Holy Trinity School for being a victim of domestic violence, the nation expressed shock that being victimized at home could jeopardize your employment. Most domestic violence advocates know that it is not uncommon for victims to lose their jobs or places of residence due to the misperceptions surrounding domestic violence.

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Innovative dating abuse prevention programs gather to share progress and lessons

Youth and adult leaders implementing Teen Dating Violence Prevention Demonstration Projects funded by the California Department of Public Health Violence Prevention Unit (CDPH/VPU) gathered in Sacramento to share progress and lessons in implementing innovative dating abuse prevention strategies.

Blog post By Nance O'Day
Teen Room at WEAVE's Safehouse

At WEAVE, Inc. Clients Get Sound Financial Advice

Here at WEAVE we recognize that two primary reasons survivors remain with their abusers, or return to them, is that they have no funds of their own and cannot afford housing. Nearly all have suffered from financial abuse and have had no say in how income is used or any access to resources.

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