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A.S.C.E.N.D. Academy kicks off in Pacifica

December 6, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,Education

People who work in anti-sexual violence agencies understand that each staff person is a part of a movement. Given that this is a movement to end sexual violence, this means that change is vital to successfully achieve its philosophies and missions. Right now, I am sitting in Pacifica, Calif., in a room filled with 25

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Report on LGBTQ intimate partner violence in U.S. released

October 27, 2010

posted in: campus,Education

On October 26, 2010, the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs released the Report on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence in the United States in 2009. Key findings include: “Total reported cases are up in light of decrease in staff/organizational services available to provide services and report on the data; Reported

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Violence in same-sex relationship misrepresented by media

August 4, 2010

posted in: campus,Education

Lesbian relationships, like those that do not appear to adhere to the white heterosexual middle-class norms, have been misrepresented by the mainstream in the United States for decades.  Similarly, sexual violence has also been grossly misrepresented by the media.  Violence within lesbian communities more so.

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What is not spelled out: immigration and women

July 23, 2010

posted in: campus,Education

Earlier this week, a colleague forwarded me “Surprise! Immigration is a Woman’s Issue” written by Gloria Steinem and Pramila Jayapal with the Women’s Media Center.  Steinam and Pramila argue that immigration is a woman’s issue because women and children are severely impacted by workplace discrimination, gender-based/sexual violence, a backlogged immigration system, and ineligibility for various

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Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer hate violence report shows increase in violence and decrease in funding victim/survivor services

July 14, 2010

posted in: campus

On July 13, 2010, the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP), the coalition of programs that document and advocate for victims of anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) and anti-HIV/AIDS violence/harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, police misconduct and other forms of victimization, released the 2010 report of hate violence perpetrated against people that self-identify

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Alston Bannerman Fellowship Program honors long time activists

March 23, 2010

The Alston Bannerman Fellowship Program, as part of the Center for Social Inclusion, is supporting long-time activists of color by giving them the resources to take time out for reflection and renewal.  For more information, click here: “The program honors those who have devoted their lives to helping their communities organize for racial, social, economic

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