NDWA Violence Against Women T4T Presentation
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NDWA Violence Against Women Presentation
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The Violence Against Women
Train-the-Trainer Webinar will begin at
3PM EST/12PM PST
WELCOME!
FOR AUDIO, PLEASE CALL (415) 799- 4222, Code #40697
To Download the Materials (Facilitator Guide, Powerpoint)
http://www.domesticworkers.org/vawa
PROBLEMS DURING WEBINAR? Text Tiffany at 202-503-8604
FROM INDIA TO WASHINGTON:
WOMEN FIGHT BACK AGAINST
VIOLENCE
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Context: Violence Against Women in the News
At the end of 2012, several high-profile cases of violence against women—and a wave of protest.
In New Delhi, India, rape of a 23-year-old woman, and government inaction.
In Nepal, rape and wage theft of a domestic worker returning from her job in Saudi Arabia.
In the US, the Violence Against Women Act was not renewed.
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Jill Shenker
I was imagining this text being something the facilitator would say. So, could we just have an image on the slide that would be up when they give the intro? Or, perhaps two images- one from India and something about VAWA?
Workshop Goals
Reflect on recent attacks against women around the world.
Gain inspiration from global mobilizations against violence against women
Learn about the Violence Against Women Act and take action to defend it
Discuss the root causes of violence against women
Discuss how our organizations address violence against women
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CONTEXT: Current
Events in India and South Asia
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Widespread Protests
Dignity, equality, autonomy
Stop policing women’s actions
Legal, medical, financial and psychological assistance for survivors
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DEMANDS
Improved infrastructure to make cities safer for women
Monitoring and regulation of transportation systems
Gender sensitivity training for all State employees
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DEMANDS
Police must stop harassing and assaulting women who file complaints
Fast track courts for rape and other forms of sexual violence
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DEMANDS
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Advances• Police reforms
• A diverse commission was established and just published recommendations for changes in government, police, and society.
• The accused have been arrested an their cases expedited
• Ongoing and spreading protests and vigils
Protests Spread beyond
India
Men and women protesting together
BANGLADESH
NEPAL
The Violence Against
Women Act
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VAWA: 1994 protections
Bringing together the criminal justice system, the social services system, and nonprofit organizations
Recognition and support for shelters, rape crisis centers, and other organizations working everyday to end this violence
Prosecution of interstate domestic violence and sexual assault
Guarantees that protection orders would be enforced outside of the states where they were originally granted.
Protections for battered immigrants
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VAWA: 2000 additions
Recognizing dating violence and stalking as crimes
Creation of a legal assistance program for survivors
Supervised visitation for families experiencing violence
Establishment of U- and T-visas and focus on trafficking of persons
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VAWA: 2005 additions
New protections for immigrant survivors of violence
Prevention strategies to stop violence before it starts
Protections from eviction due to status as survivor
Federal funding for rape crisis centers
Culturally-and linguistically-specific services for communities
Enhancing programs and services for survivors with disabilities
Inclusion of children and teenagers
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Key VAWA Protectionsfor Immigrant Women
VAWA self-petitioning
U- Visas
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News Update
On January 22, 2013, Senator Leahy (D-VT) introduced a VAWA reauthorization bill (S.47).
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Discussion: What Can We Do?
How do we address the root causes of violence against women in our work? And what resources do we need to do this better
How does our organization support survivors of violence? What resources do we need to do this better?
In the short term, how can we get involved in the fight to defend VAWA?
ACTIVITY: Letters to Senators
Some points you should be sure to include:
Your personal connection to the issue or connections of the women you know/work with. Why you care.
“The Senate should immediately reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act that was introduced by Senators Leahy and Crapo (S .47) on January 22.”
Extra credit: if your Senator is already a sponsor, you can say thank you for sponsoring. If they are not already a sponsor, you can ask them to co-sponsor the bill.
Closing
