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

October 2014

In This Issue

Protect Victims of Dating Violence and Stalking from Gun Violence

New on NCDSV's Website

You're Invited October 8

Tune in October 20!

High-Tech-Fashion That Saves Lives and Benefits NCDSV!

VAWA Turns 20!

Gabby Giffords Invites Debby Tuckers and Other Leaders

Honor the Survivors in Your Life

Last week, President Obama proclaimed October as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month." You may want to connect with many of the DVAM events and activities around the country. On the National Center's DVAM page there are lots of ways to "Get Help, Get Informed and Get Involved."

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The YWCA Week Without Violence, October 13-17, is a signature initiative created by YWCA USA nearly 20 years ago to mobilize people in communities across the U.S. to take action against all forms of violence, wherever it occurs.

Protect Victims of Dating Violence and Stalking from Gun Violence

The National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women is encouraging you to call your Senators' and Representatives' DC and district offices and urge their support of S. 1290, S. 2676 and H.R. 4906. Read the Task Force's alert for background information and action items. Find your Senators and Representatives.

New on NCDSV's Website

We created a new page, Athletes, Athletics and Sports, to accommodate the ever-expanding collection of articles related to the NFL and the Ray Rice suspension.

"It's On Us" Campaign to End Sexual Assault on Campus

Prevalence and Characteristics of Sexual Violence, Stalking and Intimate Partner Violence Victimization ~ National Intimate Partner ad Sexual Violence Survey, United States, 2011, September 5, 2014.

The new website domesticshelters.org provides consumers the first reliable online searchable domestic violence provider database. It launched earlier this month by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Theresa's Fund.

Visit the plethora of other resources available on the website in the military response, publications and links section.

The National Center is a proud supporter of the NO MORE campaign.

Give Bright, Beautiful Flowers

Ordering flowers for all of your fall celebrations and gift-giving occasions helps support the important work of the National Center! Touched by Flowers donates 50% of the profit of every order to the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence. Order today!

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 grant opportunities.

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.

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Tune in October 20!

Private Violence premieres on HBO on Monday, October 20. Mark your calendars! The Private Violence team is hoping that EVERYONE watches the film that night at home or at one of the may public screenings happening

around the country that week. For more information about upcoming screening events in your area please visit their MeetUp Everywhere page: meetup.com/privateviolence/ or feel free to get in touch with them at privateviolence@gmail.com.

The more people register on MeetUp.com to host or attend a screening, the more quickly the Private Violence map will be red.

High-Tech Fashion That Saves Lives and Benefits NCDSV!

The National Center is partnering with Secure Courture, LLC, a technology startup with the mission to empower women by increasing their control over their personal security. This month Stiletto launched the most advanced personal security wearable ever made.

NCDSV's Debby Tucker says about Stiletto, "Secure, Stylish and Smart! I am so very pleased with how well Stiletto works and looks. I know I'll be glad to wear one. The National Center is so appreciative of the dogged determination and creativity that our partners Alexander and Daniel Gladstone, have put into making this product both effective and attractive."

Stiletto is available for pre-order in an Indiegogo campaign through November 20 to generate the needed funds to go into production, when a percentage of the profits will benefit the National Center. Now, for every "like" on the Stiletto by Secure Couture Facebook page, Daniel has pledged to donate $1.00 to NCDSV!

VAWA Turns 20!

On September 13, 1994 the Violence Against Women Act passed. To celebrate this important milestone, advocates gathered in Washington, DC on September 9.

(from L to R) Juley Fulcher, formerly with Break the Cycle; Debby Tucker, NCDSV; and Pat Reuss, Legal Momentum and NOW.

NCDSV's Debby Tucker participated in the gathering at the National Archives and then later that evening at the home of Vice President Joe Biden. The National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women held a lovely affair at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, see photo on the left of three women who helped start the Task Force and who lobbied for VAWA in the early days.

(from L to R) Gretta Gardner, Austin / Travis County Family Violence Task Force; Stacey Dougan, Board Chair, Men Stopping Violence; and Robin Hassler Thompson, Center for Advancement of Human Rights.

Lisalynn Jacobs, Legal Momentum, spoke eloquently in honor of Pat Reuss at a reception hosted by Mary Kay and the Mary Kay Foundation. Several Unsung Heroes from across the nation were also recognized, including our own steadfast hometown leader Gretta Gardner, Chair of the Austin / Travis County Family Violence Task Force!

Throughout the month there were numerous media accounts and #VetoViolence against women, a month-long social media campaign touting VAWA's accomplishments during the past 20 years.

Gabby Giffords Invites Debby Tucker and Other Leaders to Join Leadership Network to Help Protect Women in the U.S. #ProtectAllWomen

On the heels of the first-ever U.S. Senate hearing on the intersection of gun violence and domestic violence, July 30, 2014, former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and other national women leaders announced the #ProtectAllWomen Leadership Network to educate state and federal leaders on the needs for solutions that protect women from gun violence.

"Time and time again,we have seen that guns and domestic violence are a lethal mix. When an individual with a demonstrated history of domestic abuse or stalking decides to use a gun, the results are usually deadly for women. Stronger laws that keep guns out of the hands of those know to use domestic and sexual violence and stalking will help protect women and make our communities safer," said Deborah D. Tucker, Executive Director, National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence.

The Network generated numerous media accounts across the country after the historic hearing, including this op-ed published in the Austin American-Statesman. As part of the 20th Anniversary celebration for the Violence Against Women Act, the Network hosted a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. NCDSV's Debby Tucker was glad to meet several people she's admired, including Bonnie Engelbardt Lautenberg, widow of the remarkable Senator Frank Lautenberg.

Visit the National Center's extensive collection of publications and links on guns and gun violence.

Honor the survivors in your life

In honor of all the brave survivors in your life, stylish purple domestic violence and teal sexual violence awareness jewelry from Bravelets are meaningful gifts. 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.

Enjoy the color of the season,

Debby Tucker Christina Walsh

National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence