What can everyday Californians do to end domestic violence? Check out some opportunities below (last updated 9/2):
Survivors can vote confidentially through Safe at Home
Survivors’ voices deserve to be heard in the California election! People experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, child abduction, and elder or dependent adult abuse can vote confidentially through the Safe at Home program. Learn about the process and apply today. Since it takes 30 days to get enrolled, you should apply to Safe at Home as soon as you can. Once enrolled, Safe at Home participants will receive a confidential voter registration card, which should be submitted right away to meet the voter registration deadline of October 19th. If you have any questions, please contact Safe at Home at 1-877-322-5227 or safeathome@sos.ca.gov.
Contact Members of Congress to Address Federal Funding delays
Domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, and other programs serving survivors have been experiencing delays in federal funding across core funding. This instability is forcing programs to consider staffing reductions, reduced services for survivors, and, in some cases, program closures.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must immediately publish all Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) and expedite the release of congressionally appropriated funds so programs can continue providing lifesaving services to survivors. Survivors and programs cannot wait – this action is needed today!
What you can do:
Use this link to quickly send a pre-drafted email to your Senators and Representative urging action on funding delays.
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Urge Senate Leadership to Pass The Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act
The Crime Victims Fund (CVF) is the main source of federal funding for victim services and victim assistants in prosecutors’ office and law enforcement agencies, but it is nearly depleted. Congress must take immediate action to ensure that victim services aren’t cut.
To stave off cuts in the next few years, the Senate must immediately pass the bipartisan Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act, which passed the House by a unanimous voice vote in January. By redirecting unobligated funds from the False Claims Act into the CVF, this bill provides an immediate infusion of non-taxpayer revenue to ensure victims and survivors can continue to receive critical, and often life-saving, support.
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