FUTURES
@WithoutViolence
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For more than 30 years, we’ve developed innovative ways to end violence against women, children, and families at home and around the world.
SF, DC, Boston
Joined April 2011
Threats to federal funding have immediate and severe consequences for survivors and their children, the programs they rely on, and the advocates who help them. Congress must act now to protect the lifesaving services survivors depend on! #FundSafetyNow #SupportSurvivors
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We call on the Administration and Congress to work together toward a bipartisan solution to end the government shutdown to ensure funding for prevention and lifesaving services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence without compromising health care for survivors.
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.@GadSaad: “Truly historical figures are not fence-sitters. They don't equivocate. @realDonaldTrump won the presidency twice because he doesn't give an F. @ElonMusk has achieved what he's achieved because he doesn't give an F … they see a path and they move forward.”
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From being followed to receiving unwanted attention to feeling concerned for their safety, more than 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men in the U.S. have experienced stalking. The latest data from @cdc’s NISVS make clear: Stalking is a public health issue.
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It’s the guns! ~100 million more guns are in the hands of civilians since 2012 when 26 children/educators were hunted/killed by a gunman with an AR15. In 1990, only 1.2% of guns being produced were AR15s. Now, it’s 25%. Where there are more guns, there are more gun deaths!
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We must not remain silent in the face of rising division and extremism. And we must continue to work to find common ground that recognizes our shared humanity. FUTURES loudly denounces all acts of political violence and hate. And we call on our elected leaders to do the same.
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2 / Domestic violence is deadly. More than half of female homicide victims are killed by a current or former male partner. It’s also a leading cause of death during pregnancy for women. https://t.co/NRvM8JryxM
bjs.ojp.gov
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7 / FUTURES works with professionals across industries – from healthcare to the judiciary, coaches and educators, to workplaces and child welfare workers – to improve their ability to recognize, prevent, and respond to DV. Go to our website for resources. https://t.co/gG1Qhh7hgq
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6 / The good news is that decades of attention and investment to domestic violence – the result of survivors & advocates lifting their voices and advocacy – has made a difference. Domestic violence has declined by over 60% over the past few decades. https://t.co/OPhB5Qz7G7
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Family and domestic violence including child abuse, intimate partner abuse, and elder abuse is a common problem in the United States. Family and domestic health violence are estimated to affect 10...
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5 / The US govt has long made preventing and responding to domestic violence a bi-partisan priority. The 1984 Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FPVSA) & 1994 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) makes this a national priority.
justice.gov
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4 / Religious leaders of all faiths – from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Southern Baptist Convention to the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism to Muslim communities – have spoken out against domestic violence. https://t.co/9LZ3UxhtDu
interfaithpartners.org
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3 / Its deadly effects have far reaching community impact. Almost 70 percent of mass shooters either killed their family and intimate partners or have a history of domestic violence. https://t.co/65uK9G8kGV
cbsnews.com
Research shows that more than two-thirds of people who commit mass shootings have either killed family or partners, or have a history of domestic violence.
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1 / Domestic violence – including physical, sexual, emotional, economic abuse, and coercion – is a national crisis, affecting 1 in 3 women, and 1 in 4 men in the U.S. Over 15 million children are exposed to domestic violence each year.
cdc.gov
This page defines intimate partner violence, presents the latest data and describes outcomes.
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Here are some facts about domestic violence that shouldn’t be up for debate [thread].
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And remember: It doesn't have to be this way! There are common sense, broadly supported ways to reduce gun violence: ban assault weapons, require safe storage, keep guns away from abusers, fund community prevention and intervention, and help children heal. #EndGunViolence
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How can you help children who have witnessed violence? FUTURES has these tips. More information here: https://t.co/L6WKBDDiKR
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Our hearts are with the children and all affected by the Annunciation School shooting in Minneapolis. Guns are the #1 killer of U.S. children. Almost 400,000 more have experienced gun violence at school since the 1999 Columbine shooting. https://t.co/ASCsEaYDpq
nytimes.com
Children who survive school shootings deal with a host of complex feelings, ranging from anxiety and grief to guilt and shame.
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📞 Make your voice heard! Call your Members of Congress and urge them to pass the Resources for Victims of Violence Act. #EndGunViolence @WithoutViolence
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Happening today! Join:
newtownactionalliance.org
Join us with Futures @WithoutViolence for Monday’s lobby sessions which will focus on passing the Resources for Victims of Violence Act. Special Guests: Tiffany Garner, Futures Without Violence Policy Advocate Ruth Glenn, Independent Contractor RSVP: https://t.co/i1Tl010CLu
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Join us with Futures @WithoutViolence for Monday’s lobby sessions which will focus on passing the Resources for Victims of Violence Act. Special Guests: Tiffany Garner, Futures Without Violence Policy Advocate Ruth Glenn, Independent Contractor RSVP: https://t.co/i1Tl010CLu
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Contact your Congressional Representatives now by calling 202-224-3121 and ask to be connected to their office. Your voice can make a difference!
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