Alerts and Updates
VAWA Launch Calls
are a Success!
The National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against
Women would like to thank everyone who participated on the calls this
week.
Unable to Make the Calls?
Don't worry, you can hear the audio recording at your convenience.
Go to VAWA Taskforce for
more information.
Join a Committee!
VAWA committees are now forming. Current committees
include: Children/Youth; Courts/Law Enforcement; Communities of Color;
Disabilities; Health; Housing; Immigration; LGBTQ; Military; Offenders;
Older Victims; Prevention; Privacy/Technology; Services; Tribal; Workplace/Economic
Justice; and Research.
To join a committee, click HERE.
If you would like to propose additional committees, please use the
"comments box" (on the committee sign-up page) to include a brief
description of the proposed committee and the names/organizations
of the proposed conveners. Or, send your proposal to vawa4@ncadv.org.
Get Ready!
We want to hear from you about "the Good, the Bad
and the Ugly" in VAWA. So, start gathering your comments for the committee
process and let's make this the best VAWA ever! To learn more about
VAWA, access the VAWA 2005 summary
and bill.
For more information, go to the
VAWA Taskforce, or contact
the NCADV Public Policy Office at vawa4@ncadv.org.
A "Field Questionnaire" is coming soon!!!
FVPSA Lobby Week!
May 26-29, 2009
The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), the only
funding source dedicated to local shelters and programs that provide
direct services to domestic violence survivors and their families,
expired last year. We are currently working with both the House and
the Senate to reauthorize and fund FVPSA for year 2010 and beyond.
We are making progress, but there is still much to be done and YOU
CAN HELP!
On May 26-29, 2009, your Members of Congress will return home for
a District Work Period. This is the perfect time for you to
meet with your Members of Congress in their local offices, attend
one of their public functions or invite them to visit your program.
If you would like to participate in "FVPSA Lobby Week,"
please complete
the Registration Form and return it to the Public Policy Office
by close of business on May 20, 2009. Training and materials will
be provided. More information will be forthcoming.
The FY2010 Appropriations Briefing Book will be available soon.
Archives
June 27, 2008 Legislative Update
April 2, 2008 Legislative Action Alert
March 14, 2008 Legislative Update
March 13, 2008 Legislative Action Alert
The NCADV Public Policy Office is dedicated to providing our members with the most current legislative information. In addition to our monthly newsletter, the Public Policy office sends out Legislative Action Alerts via email to notify the community about particular legislative issues or actions that need immediate attention. If you wish to be added to our email list serve for future announcements, please email your request to the NCADV Public Policy Office at publicpolicy@ncadv.org.
