E-Newsletter of the National Center
on Domestic and Sexual Violence

June 2014

In This Issue

June 15 is...PTSD Awareness Month

Check out the NCDSV Website

PreventIPV Website Launches

Congratulations, Debby!

June 15

Check out World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the National Clearinghouse on Abuse Later in Life. Review NCDSV's collection of resources and links on abuse later in life.

June is PTSD Awareness Month. The National Center for PTSD has 6 ways to help, promotional materials, how to work together and information about PTSD awareness. Check out NCDSV's resources and links on PTSD and TBI.

NCDSV's Website is Full of Helpful Resources

SCAN the calendar of trainings, webinars and events nationwide.

This is one of the most popular pages on the website!

SEE the expanded listing of job openings around the country.

REVIEW the numerous grant opportunities from NIJ, SAMHSA, BJA, OVC and HHS.

Bookmark these pages, as changes are made several times a week. If you want us to consider posting an announcement for you, e-mail Christina Walsh.

Say "Thank You" on Father's Day

In honor of all the brave dads out there, say "thank you" with a meaningful gift this Father's Day with stylish purple domestic violence and teal sexual violence awareness jewelry from Bravelets. Bracelets, necklaces and rings (all in purple and teal) are available and $10 from each item is donated to the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence.

Flowers are also a meaningful way to celebrate Father's Day with your Dad or the Dads you appreciate and 50% of the profit is donated to the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence. Order today!

PreventIPV Website Launches

This month, IPV Prevention Council's PreventIPV.org went online. The

website allows browsers to learn more about the primary prevention of intimate partner violence; explore the impact that robust and sustainable prevention efforts can have on our culture; find user-generated tools that can be adapted in your community; and stay current on happenings of note in the prevention field. Another section is coming soon, which NCDSV staff are helping to develop. It will permit users to discover lessons learned from innovative and ground-breaking primary prevention initiatives across the country.

Mark your calendars to learn more about PreventIPV.org:

June 18 (3 pm ET) Twitter Chat, facilitated by the National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women, hosts include national prevention partners and members of the IPV Prevention Council (NCDSV's Debby Tucker and Rus Funk are members of the Steering Committee for the IPV Prevention Council). Use #PreventIPV.

June 23 (11 am PT) webinar, hosted by PreventConnect.

Congratulations, Debby!

Recently, the National Center's Debby Tucker was one of nine women inducted into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame by Texas Governor Rick Perry. The Hall of Fame celebrates accomplishments of those who have made significant contributions in areas such as business, education, philanthropy, military and public service.
Read the story, watch the video and see program.

The Inductees gather with Texas Governor Rick Perry. Standing (from left to right): Col. (Ret.) Kim Olson, Mineral Wells; Texas First Lady Anita Perry, Haskell; Lillie Biggins, Fort Worth; Hon. Nandita Berry, Houston; and Hon. Carolyn Wright, Dallas. Sitting (from left to right): Dr. Ann Stuart, Denton; Joanne Herring, Houston; Deborah D. Tucker, Austin; and Hon. Senfronia Thompson, Houston.

Debby was also recently presented with the Distinguished Alumna Award from the College of Liberal Arts at Texas State University. She earned her MPA in Political Science in 1981. Watch the video.

Keep cool this summer,

Debby Tucker Christina Walsh

National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence