A community of service providers and professionals seeking to address the needs of sexual violence victim-survivors.
Joined March 2018
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3 Aug 2023
Thank you to Congresswoman @EleanorNorton for acknowledging our recent awards from the @CDCgov’s National Center for Injury Prevention!
We look forward to leveraging these resources to continue serving community and addressing the needs of sexual violence victim-survivors in DC.
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1 Aug 2023
We're excited to support National Campus Safety Awareness Month 2023 as a partner sponsor for @CleryCenter's virtual #CampusSafety summit next month, #NCSAM2023!
Learn more about this free event and register here: clerycenter.org/ncsam-2023
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31 Jul 2023
Check out our latest newsletter featuring upcoming coalition member events, a book review of #WrittenontheBody, the work of our new members @ThePersonCenter & @CASAofDC, and recent community conversations facilitated by our coalition members. Read it here: dccesv.org/newsletters
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31 May 2023
We recently led a dynamic conversation with the young leaders of @MikvaDC’s Elections in Action Fellows. We discussed civic engagement and supporting communities through politics, as well as #DrawingConnections to how those activities can be part of sexual violence prevention!
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30 May 2023
TODAY: The DC Council will hold its second reading and final vote on the FY24 budget. We urge the @councilofdc to vote in support of $10.5 million for victim services and sexual assault services.
29 May 2023
Tomorrow, 11AM
The Council meets as the Cttee of the Whole & for a Legislative Meeting—to vote on the budget
For agendas/viewing instructions, see bit.ly/3BXVzON
Note—the Zoom link is different than usual, so be sure to re-register if using Zoom. TV & FB are unchanged
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16 May 2023
Thank you, @ChmnMendelson, for supporting $10.5 million for victim services and sexual assault services in the @councilofdc's proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget and Financial Plan.
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16 May 2023
We urge the @councilofdc to vote to support: @CMBrookePinto @CMCharlesAllen @CMCHenderson @CMLewisGeorgeW4 @CM_McDuffie @CMFrumin @CMZParker5 @BrianneKNadeau @VinceGrayWard7 @CMRobertWhiteDC @trayonwhite @anitabondsdc
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10 May 2023
Congratulations to our colleague and friend Spencer Cantrell, the new co-director of the @JohnsHopkins Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center. Her contributions to DCCESV’s policy work have been invaluable and we wish her the best in her next steps! publichealth.jhu.edu/2023/jo…
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9 May 2023
To close out #DCSAAM, DCCESV co-hosted a Stewards of Children training with coalition member @SafeShoresDC. Held at Pilgrim Baptist Church, the training focused on teaching adults in DC’s robust faith community how to recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.
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28 Apr 2023
Must-read: The @Guardian's two-year investigation into child sex exploitation on social media—and the tech industry's struggle to prevent it—featuring interviews with anti-trafficking advocate and DCCESV member @CourtneysHouse. theguardian.com/news/2023/ap…
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27 Apr 2023
Happening tomorrow! And there's still time to register: bit.ly/ncvrw-fair
Great opp to learn more about services for crime victims from NVRDC as well as several other local organizations like DCSAFE, DCFNE, Sasha Bruce, Paving the Way, and The Person Center!
20 Apr 2023
In honor of National Crime Victims Awareness Week (NCVRW), NVRDC is hosting a free Community Resource Fair for DC Crime Victims.
Please join us on Friday, April 28th from 12-2pm at the Thurgood Marshall Center.
Click here for more info: bit.ly/ncvrw-fair
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20 Apr 2023
We need more support for DC's crime victims in the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget. Read @NVRDC's latest Action Alert here and demand greater financial support for survivors TODAY: preview.mailerlite.com/b0f8j…
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18 Apr 2023
Join us in taking our #SAAM2023 pledge to stand up against sexual violence in all forms.
Being an active bystander can mean speaking up, talking to a trusted resource, or having hard conversations when present in a situation that feels uncomfortable. #DCSAAM #DrawingConnections
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13 Apr 2023
☎️ Heads up: Today is the FY24 DC Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants Budget Hearing.
As part of #DCSAAM, we've encouraged the DC community to contact the @councilofdc and use this day to reaffirm that funding the services sexual assault survivors need is a priority!
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12 Apr 2023
.@rights4girls and @gtowngenderjust's new report analyzes the criminalization of girls who experience sexual violence—calling for systemic change to stop sexual abuse and to end the criminalization and re-victimization of survivors: rights4girls.org/research-an… #AbuseToPrisonPipeline
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5 Apr 2023
Looking for ways to participate in #DCSAAM and #SAAM2023?
Our Action Guide gathers a range of resources, including a community calendar of events, national hotlines, community-specific facts, virtual support for survivors, and more. dccesv.org/saam #DrawingConnections
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DC Coalition to End Sexual Violence retweeted
4 Apr 2023
Today is the #SAAM2023 Day of Action — Show your support for survivors today by wearing teal — the color of sexual assault prevention — and then sharing a selfie on social media. Post your photo on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #SAAM2023!
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DC Coalition to End Sexual Violence retweeted
22 Mar 2023
Sex crimes up 111% in DC. Most reported in Ward 6, but advocates say increase may not be a bad thing. @NVRDC @wusa9
wusa9.com/article/news/local…
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22 Mar 2023
With reported sex abuse crimes up 111% in 2023 compared to this time last year, Coalition member @NVRDC’s Head of Engagement Naida Henao spoke with @wusa9 to offer more context and discuss increased access to community resources. wusa9.com/article/news/local…
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