[DV_listserv] February FVCC UPDATE I Increasing Services for Latinx Survivors of Sexual Violence

Fri Feb 2 07:54:19 PST 2018

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February FVCC Meeting:

Friday, February 9th
12:15pm - 1:30pm
Oregon Building
Room 1D
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232

February's meeting agenda includes: a brief presentation from Cash Oregon on free tax preparation as well as a presentation on Deaf Culture & Advocacy for Domestic and Sexual Violence Providers.

Meetings are open
to the public.

The Family Violence Coordinating Council (FVCC) is a multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional forum for the coordination of domestic violence intervention efforts within Multnomah County.

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FVCC UPDATE / February 2018

Support & Services for Latinx Survivors of Sexual Violence

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Contributed by Claire Barrera, Systems Navigation & Outreach Coordinator, Proyecto UNICA

2017 has been a tumultuous, difficult and inspiring year for those of us engaged both in the eradication of interpersonal violence and the struggle for immigrant rights.  With survivors coming forward and galvanizing the culture through the #MeToo movement, attacks on DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), travel bans on immigrant populations, as well as pro-immigrant activism within and outside of government systems, our work has never been more critical.

Proyecto UNICA is a dual domestic violence and sexual assault prevention and intervention program within El Programa Hispano Católico (EPHC), a culturally specific organization that has been serving Latinx communities since 1982.  We recognize that Latinx survivors of sexual violence experience unique barriers to safety and healing due to racism and xenophobia.  Abusers frequently exploit vulnerabilities such as lack of documentation, language barriers, and racist stereotypes to maintain power and control over Latinx survivors.  When survivors do seek resources they often find that systems are not tailored to their cultural experiences or to addressing barriers such as limited access to federal resources.  In worst case scenarios, survivors are denied help by outright discrimination.

We believe that connection to culture is essential to trauma recovery, and provide bilingual and culturally responsive services every day.  In a recent focus group, one participant shared with us:

"I was always an independent person. In leaving that situation, I lost everything. I lost my self-confidence... If it weren't for you all, I don't know what I would have done with what was remaining of my life. I feel as if I've reclaimed myself... the independent woman that I always was."

Another stated:

"'How did you get out of that situation?' my friends asked me, 'with papers, a new house and your children and everything?' I told them, 'Go to EPHC! Of course.'"

We offer holistic support to reduce barriers and empower survivors through our 24/7 crisis line, case management and support groups.  In 2017 we worked harder than ever to fight for our community.  This included dedicating funds to helping clients with immigration issues, increasing sexual violence prevention services with Latinx youth, providing holiday gift support for families, and free therapy for uninsured survivors.  In the last few years, our sexual assault services team has grown from 1 person to 5 advocates and a therapist, allowing us to empower survivors more than ever before.  We look forward to continuing this rewarding service to our beautiful community in 2018.

If you would like to learn more or access our services, please call our 24/7 bilingual hotline at (503) 232-4448, or visit our website: elprograma.org<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016zJK0dVYBLBwi9n4Ek2o4qkLIh3Ot9bv5AisPSerOqpt2_fVsnwvcQfZrT-09oogBk-vLohNNC13Tp_9nnWTRexcCT9yLRjr7O5KD0SnJ9hPPp92sAl80GSQUNU8jrb7Fj4EmjBJiHy5KQvr2aEiegod4W1wVxrkMi-U4r_EemhYTnaRn1q8jQ==&c=nPoKwNF-5M-ATDYDW-NnI3lLsSZbupO2ZyG1nc6MNG_9Yi2XbLBXHw==&ch=76Sc2_Uc87qwPO-Jqh6ee118qc8zKL2QMogguOL56Ouxua33wjDi1w==>.

News & Announcements

It's tax time again and we know that many of you are not only filing for yourself, but may be supporting survivors in filing for themselves and their families. If this sounds like you, we wanted to be sure that you are up to speed on the resources available through Cash Oregon to help ensure you claim the maximum credits that you are eligible for.

The Earned Income Tax Credit could bring you and your household over $6,000 in tax credits. To find out how much you might qualify for, visit www.eitcoutreach.org/help<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016zJK0dVYBLBwi9n4Ek2o4qkLIh3Ot9bv5AisPSerOqpt2_fVsnwvcQfZrT-09oogG__mrYKekzVzAVyWo8PlvA2OzUncgz1Q42TePuofPVXBTeT-0kdXIcqJLbRyKi7qm1_6wSK-yHkzgYr_IT2qcFBUGr4NvZsqpb_yjHD5kSTkC3Vd_z8cMw==&c=nPoKwNF-5M-ATDYDW-NnI3lLsSZbupO2ZyG1nc6MNG_9Yi2XbLBXHw==&ch=76Sc2_Uc87qwPO-Jqh6ee118qc8zKL2QMogguOL56Ouxua33wjDi1w==> . To locate a site where IRS-certified volunteers can prepare your taxes at no cost to you, call 2-1-1 or visit www.cashoregon.org<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016zJK0dVYBLBwi9n4Ek2o4qkLIh3Ot9bv5AisPSerOqpt2_fVsnwvcQfZrT-09oogyn60uff33zISpbKUZcNSJg6BEyU92Bw8OWMKKzcGxBzDnmFG5BD6F6qjYhwEzyS0L6T3ZFzuHqXQTo1VHOToATsVUW74oj42lrIqeZC6M-I=&c=nPoKwNF-5M-ATDYDW-NnI3lLsSZbupO2ZyG1nc6MNG_9Yi2XbLBXHw==&ch=76Sc2_Uc87qwPO-Jqh6ee118qc8zKL2QMogguOL56Ouxua33wjDi1w==> . You can also file your taxes online at no cost - software can be found on the Cash Oregon website.
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Portland United Against Hate has partnered with the Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling to offer a an exciting series of workshops and presentations taking place over the next few months.  Workshops focus on providing information, skills and resources necessary to support their actions in resistance to hate and bias.  Check out the full list of of learning opportunities here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016zJK0dVYBLBwi9n4Ek2o4qkLIh3Ot9bv5AisPSerOqpt2_fVsnwvcdJXscNaEpkMznmjqsK73YTkIChe7q-wbjQM3_bWTkJjtmwMH7R00M8jDB5CS4aTBQnz4q21GSoQegD2LxiKsPNKuMJ6YtfEn4f9z5zWNKZ_Kle_nAEtJ6xrrXwgKnT6iHa-WVprXkSenphnUbND5Ih_peQTEAecBTvJwfrFr9aij-sQ8gW9dathKkQivLD_WSVtAQfmDk3G6Kq2bcFqHY8=&c=nPoKwNF-5M-ATDYDW-NnI3lLsSZbupO2ZyG1nc6MNG_9Yi2XbLBXHw==&ch=76Sc2_Uc87qwPO-Jqh6ee118qc8zKL2QMogguOL56Ouxua33wjDi1w==>.
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The YWCA's Social Justice program has published its Winter schedule of 40 hour DV advocacy trainings.  A full list of their workshops for social change, along with registration and cost information can be found on this flyer<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016zJK0dVYBLBwi9n4Ek2o4qkLIh3Ot9bv5AisPSerOqpt2_fVsnwvcQfZrT-09oogApJFJAgUs_HQEKmnyJCy6ZUkegApS0860HS-Wm3JF_xevtkpt-E9MkjgqgS6VyAG41d3X3Is_5cS6gnqjJLEe7uS2SaGxszx0s784ldgUSl6kNtDw55cN-Jkh5sX0ZBfe5A2avSNyOFdgNFhHGQY1Lf6oInXN8Nt7Lqt_W4R2NwRxF1QTSqE5sj6CdAe-xmX&c=nPoKwNF-5M-ATDYDW-NnI3lLsSZbupO2ZyG1nc6MNG_9Yi2XbLBXHw==&ch=76Sc2_Uc87qwPO-Jqh6ee118qc8zKL2QMogguOL56Ouxua33wjDi1w==>.
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The next meeting of the Tri-County Batterer Intervention Provider Network will take place on Tuesday, February 13th. February's meeting topic will include a discussion of barriers to change and encouragers of change among abusive partners.   All meetings are held at the SE Health Center (3653 SE 34th Ave) in the basement training room and run from 10am-12pm.  Any interested parties are welcome to attend.

Reading & Resources

[http://files.constantcontact.com/ad007718001/a2f430a5-d887-4476-9cfb-5a5cf499bc86.jpg]For domestic and sexual assault victims, the public benefits programs that support basic economic security are of critical importance.  In recognition of this, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence conducted a 2017 survey of over 1,100 domestic and sexual violence advocates, legal services/legal aid providers, social services program staff, and housing/homelessness and anti-poverty advocates.  Findings from this survey are compiled in the new report: The Difference Between Surviving and Not Surviving<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016zJK0dVYBLBwi9n4Ek2o4qkLIh3Ot9bv5AisPSerOqpt2_fVsnwvcQfZrT-09oogKmsKU7r-m5FJAbjRq3M47nLZlNqHunUJJBeahvc8e-96V7ai5I6WbmBnc0DJI2mz82FyUBhJ647vwG3VYsecD8P7fEgfQVSx4siICIzbxAnseEffO7gKKfALQbAZ2k0w5roZcGUh1l0ji6PpHrWVLpqidnjW7kLB3wiWWmmJCWFAu6swW_JJbwjMnmQxd15PixT4aDQDYL0TJP3toTrr7wb1-sX1LplH_qX3xhsOP84=&c=nPoKwNF-5M-ATDYDW-NnI3lLsSZbupO2ZyG1nc6MNG_9Yi2XbLBXHw==&ch=76Sc2_Uc87qwPO-Jqh6ee118qc8zKL2QMogguOL56Ouxua33wjDi1w==>.

'Abused and Betrayed' is a new series highlighting sexual abuse of people with intellectual disabilities.  The series is available to stream on the NPR website<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016zJK0dVYBLBwi9n4Ek2o4qkLIh3Ot9bv5AisPSerOqpt2_fVsnwvcQfZrT-09oogYR4y7cloUE5G1v77Q2hBIuJHwld_FNL4FKgNwdu09-rlT47DdlQLEC_dS_U5PPxY4BXMpvEIinfF8f8MjK4dp366Dd2DbdhPvaJ_yreDZDwD7l4rL6OLsj5aFv4JDUb7Y1ddJAOz4LeNJyywLebuPh44AKX9jf8Y&c=nPoKwNF-5M-ATDYDW-NnI3lLsSZbupO2ZyG1nc6MNG_9Yi2XbLBXHw==&ch=76Sc2_Uc87qwPO-Jqh6ee118qc8zKL2QMogguOL56Ouxua33wjDi1w==>.

Changing Minds: Preventing and Healing Childhood Trauma State Policy Guide<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016zJK0dVYBLBwi9n4Ek2o4qkLIh3Ot9bv5AisPSerOqpt2_fVsnwvcQfZrT-09oog136lWf66fL7znlDFNSSsmXrunRoFo978AWFvP-Df-SNZlprg0mTuGmPjPvpvlbEIYeAakTJ920VOkyt4Or3LC1sri6TJEXCyvwb3I0OxKGcbavGyIvGPRTOmQQ04-LybnCjF9Q5c8kh_pyRielL6Zk4sIyW_iVjVNjNNEcftBz-Jr34xlEsiztcA12QX1cGkZyOTZrpbL4V6UGf1DSQIk3XSDWsCsXo8&c=nPoKwNF-5M-ATDYDW-NnI3lLsSZbupO2ZyG1nc6MNG_9Yi2XbLBXHw==&ch=76Sc2_Uc87qwPO-Jqh6ee118qc8zKL2QMogguOL56Ouxua33wjDi1w==> is now available from Futures Without Violence.  The objectives for this state policy guide are to outline approaches that can be adapted based on a state's circumstances and community needs, and address the reality that children grow up and develop in the context of their families, communities, and cultures.

Oregon's multi-disciplinary, multi-jurisdictional Statewide Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team (DVFRT) has issued a Letter-Report on its work for 2016-2017.  These reviews, and subsequent reports, are aimed at making recommendations to improve the statewide response to and prevention of domestic violence and domestic violence fatalities.  You can download and view the report here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016zJK0dVYBLBwi9n4Ek2o4qkLIh3Ot9bv5AisPSerOqpt2_fVsnwvcQfZrT-09oog9mQxbW9u6S9wyuzpHWbUbHJzA_v6kQn-rL8yHaMEgU-KZl3wKehSnN3WL79cLNHKdnTsx2XbQulkCtyUDfpgjhaZM_JkoKN2q1Ns1B7tD2r-jUER9Y0X-lkpJrjAIxwqLjxehqqGkaqOe1s3gfLDkTk2zDwGZfIwPUDsQre4maBmUj8kGwzhftF_dHZw1Cwe&c=nPoKwNF-5M-ATDYDW-NnI3lLsSZbupO2ZyG1nc6MNG_9Yi2XbLBXHw==&ch=76Sc2_Uc87qwPO-Jqh6ee118qc8zKL2QMogguOL56Ouxua33wjDi1w==>.

Trainings & Events

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Upcoming FVCC-sponsored training:

Incorporating Technology Safety and Privacy into Your Work with Survivors

 Tuesday, February 20th
10:am - 12pm

During this training, we will explore the importance of understanding and addressing technology-related issues as they intersect with your work as service providers. Attendees will learn about the scope and implications of electronic and data privacy, while also receiving practical tools and techniques on how to respond when technology is misused to stalk, harass, and abuse.

Trainers:

  *   Jonathan Gates, Communications and Events Coordinator, Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

  *   Keri Moran-Kuhn, Associate Director, Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

Location: SE Health Center, basement conference room, 3653 SE 34th Ave (just south of Powell), Portland, OR

No registration necessary; no CEUs available.  Please arrive on time in order to ensure space and seating.

Other training & event opportunities:

Support, Empowerment and Healing: Black Women and Domestic Violence
Date/Time: February 13th, 10am
Location: Webinar
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Rights4Girls: Cyntoia Brown, Bresha Meadows and the Abuse to Prison Pipeline
Date/Time: February 22nd, 11am-12pm
Location: Webinar
More information: Details & Registration<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016zJK0dVYBLBwi9n4Ek2o4qkLIh3Ot9bv5AisPSerOqpt2_fVsnwvcQfZrT-09oognr06DtusKccK2ndEHCsd_0ftEqBlOH1YwE7Re6bTs8Yr-aUhcNLbOreyWH87t2AuybkfnWwstAyqThKo5Rqo1SlYzn89N20rBKFIni7vE5v2PFQkezs9bqd3IfQt8Fmj8QPAE1PM0pShfkADnEu3oTkOhYmSQw_KNV1kNtLR5kMppYd3pRm_Kg==&c=nPoKwNF-5M-ATDYDW-NnI3lLsSZbupO2ZyG1nc6MNG_9Yi2XbLBXHw==&ch=76Sc2_Uc87qwPO-Jqh6ee118qc8zKL2QMogguOL56Ouxua33wjDi1w==>

What Works?: Preventing Teen Dating Violence Among Latin@ Youth
Date/Time: February 27th, 11am-12:30pm
Location: Webinar
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FVCC UPDATE is published monthly.  If you have content suggestions, events, or feedback that you'd like to share, send them to:  shannon.rose at multco.us<mailto:shannon.rose at multco.us>.

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