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  Lonna Davis · [email protected]
April 30, 2026 at 4:40 PM

Resources to Support Parenting in a Chaotic World

Share our downloadable resources with parents and caregivers to help them support kids through simple, everyday actions. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, Are you working with parents who are tryi…
  Ana Lόpez van Balen · [email protected]
April 28, 2026 at 9:17 PM

Join Us May 6 to Learn About a New AI Tool and and State Laws for Survivors

What laws are on the books for survivors in your state? Join us May 6 to find out. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Dear John, At FUTURES, our vision is for every survivor in the country t…
  Ana Lόpez van Balen · [email protected]
April 15, 2026 at 9:13 PM

Join Us May 6 to Learn About State Laws for Survivors

There are laws for survivors in the books, but many people don't know about them. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Dear John, Many states have laws to protect survivors of domestic violence, sexual…
  Mie Fukuda and Leiana Kinnicutt · [email protected]
April 13, 2026 at 5:50 PM

Four Ways Programs Can Help Families Heal From Violence

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Read how programs are supporting family resilience and helping children heal. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, We believe in a world free from violence where all chi…
  Tiffany Garner · [email protected]
April 2, 2026 at 3:23 PM

Addressing the Unique Needs of Pregnant Women in Rural Areas

We are launching a new initiative that will focus on supporting doulas, home visitors, and community health workers in rural areas. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, Across the United States, pre…
  Ana Lόpez van Balen · [email protected]
March 19, 2026 at 7:44 PM

Standing with Dolores and All Survivors

Futures Without Violence stands with Dolores Huerta and all survivors Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, Yesterday, Dolores Huerta, civil rights activist and labor leader, disclosed the horrible sexual abus…
  Brian O’Connor · [email protected]
March 3, 2026 at 8:46 PM

Fwd: Join the March 5 Livestream: Insights & Solutions on Boys and Gaming

Hear practical insights and access tools to use in your work with young people. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . There's still time to register and join us this Thursday to hear from experts about building healthy futures…
  Brian O'Connor · [email protected]
February 26, 2026 at 10:29 PM

Join the March 5 Livestream: Insights & Solutions on Boys and Gaming

Hear practical insights and access tools to use in your work with young people. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Dear John, Almost all teen boys – 97% – are gaming. Video games are a space…
  Lonna Davis · [email protected]
February 25, 2026 at 8:25 PM

Help parents talk to their teens about healthy relationships

If you work with parents, we have resources for you to help them prevent teen dating violence. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, If you are working with parents, you know that they experience a lot of joy …
  Brian O'Connor · [email protected]
February 20, 2026 at 9:56 PM

Join Us March 5 for Building a Healthy Future for Boys Who Game

Join us to hear practical insights and access tools to use in your work with young people. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, Please join us [link removed] Thursday, March 5, at 3pm ET/noon …
  Esta Soler & Rachael Smith Fals · [email protected]
February 9, 2026 at 5:09 PM

Opening Soon: A Museum Dedicated to Activating Courage

Construction of the Courage Museum installations will begin this spring. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, Now more than ever, we need a place to go that will inspire empathy, celebrate resilience…
  Anna Marjavi · [email protected]
January 27, 2026 at 4:57 PM

Resources for Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Human trafficking affects millions of people. FUTURES’ resources can help improve your skills to prevent trafficking and support survivors. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, Human trafficking is …
  Esta Soler · [email protected]
January 22, 2026 at 8:03 PM

Update on Funding Gains for Survivors – Your Voice Still Needed!

Congress has increased VAWA funding for survivors. But more is on the line! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, At a time when we’ve become accustomed to deep cuts to federal programs …
  Esta Soler · [email protected]
December 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM

A Future We Believe In

Power the future with your year-end gift. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, When the ground shifts beneath our feet, we don't lose our footing. When the rules rewrite themselves overnight, we don'…
  Esta Soler · [email protected]
December 17, 2025 at 11:13 PM

Futures Without Violence Impact Report: The Future We Believe In

Futures Without Violence. A Year of Impact 2025. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, Change has come at a dizzying pace this year, with some of the norms we've long counted on vanishing practically into thin…
  Brian O’Connor · [email protected]
December 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM

FW: What can you do to address young men and boys’ mental health?

On December 11, join us for a solutions-based conversation about ways to improve young men’s mental health Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . FW: There's still time to register and join us this Thursday for an important …
  Brian O’Connor · [email protected]
December 4, 2025 at 9:21 PM

What can you do to address young men and boys’ mental health?

On December 11, join us for a solutions-based conversation about ways to improve young men’s mental health Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Dear John, With fewer friends and weaker community ties, …
  Esta Soler · [email protected]
December 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM

Help Us Build The Future We Believe In

On this Giving Tuesday, join us to create a safer, healthier, and more prosperous world. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, At Futures Without Violence, we believe every person deserves to live in …
  Brian O'Connor · [email protected]
November 24, 2025 at 10:50 PM

Save The Date: Dec. 11 Webinar on Young Men's Mental Health

​​​​Join us for a discussion about our programs for boys and young men, and learn ways that together we can improve their mental health Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, The evidence tells us…
  Ana López van Balen · [email protected]
November 20, 2025 at 10:23 PM

New Survey Shows Employers Have an Opportunity to Support Survivors

We surveyed more than 2,000 people about being survivors in the workplace. Read what we learned. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, This week, FUTURES and The National Domestic Violence Hotline (Th…
  Ana Van Balen · [email protected]
November 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM

Happening TOMORROW: AI, Women, and Workplaces Livestream

Join the conversation TOMORROW on the challenges and benefits of AI for women, survivors, and workplaces Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, It’s happening tomorrow! Women, AI, and Economic Opportun…
  Esta Soler & Brian O'Connor · [email protected]
November 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM

How can we better support men and boys?

FUTURES is changing the game for boys online, in schools, and at home. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, We know men and boys are in trouble when: Boys are less likely to graduate [link removed] …
  Ana Van Balen · [email protected]
November 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM

Register for Women, Work & AI: What’s Possible? (Nov. 13)

Join us for a livestream on AI, and hear from experts, reflect on the risks, and explore the possibilities of AI Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Dear John, With just a week to go, we’d lo…
  Ana Van Balen · [email protected]
October 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM

Women, AI and the Workplace: What do survivors & advocates need to know?

Join our livestream on AI’s opportunities and risks to survivors, advocates, and everyone Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming every facet of our society,…
  Anna Marjavi · [email protected]
October 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Resources for healthcare staff, partners, and other professionals Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Dear John, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. About 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men will ex…
  Tien Ung · [email protected]
August 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM

Back To School Resources for You

How you can support kids and youth this school year Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, If you work with young people, you know that back-to-school season can be a time of excitement and anxiety for…
  Lonna Davis · [email protected]
July 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM

Teen Dating Violence Resources for Parents

Read our 10 tips if you know a teen experiencing dating violence Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, Parenting teens can be fraught with worry: Will my kid be okay while driving? Make good choices w…
  Kiersten Stewart · [email protected]
July 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM

Urgent: Protect health care for survivors of violence and abuse

There's still time! Call your Representatives and tell them to stop cuts to Medicaid and SNAP! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, The U.S. House of Representatives is about to vote on a massive bud…
  Esta Soler · [email protected]
June 5, 2025 at 9:25 PM

Tell Congress: Protect Funding for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services

Take Action Today! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, Forty years ago, I walked the halls of Congress with survivors and advocates talking with lawmakers about the importance of funding domestic vi…
  Lonna Davis · [email protected]
May 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM

How Can You Support Young People’s Mental Health?

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We have resources for you. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. If you’re a professional working to end domestic and sex…
  Esta Soler · [email protected]
May 12, 2025 at 9:51 PM

Happening TOMORROW: Virtual Rally to Save Medicaid

Tomorrow Congress is debating cuts to Medicaid. Join us to learn the latest. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . [link removed] Dear John, Millions of people are at risk of losing their healthcare. TOMORROW Congress…
  Esta Soler · [email protected]
May 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM

Happening NEXT WEEK: Virtual Rally to Save Medicaid

Next week Congress will be debating cuts to Medicaid. What will it mean for women and their families - including survivors of domestic and sexual violence, older adults, people with disabilities and children - who rely on Medicaid for healthcare? Email not displaying correctly? …
  Esta Soler · [email protected]
May 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM

Speakers announced! May 13th Virtual Rally to Save Medicaid

Your family's healthcare is at risk. Join our virtual rally to hear from experts about what you can do. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, Congress is threatening to cut Medicaid — the healthcare p…
  Esta Soler · [email protected]
April 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM

Save The Date: May 13th Virtual Rally to Save Medicaid

Your family's healthcare is at risk. Join our virtual rally to hear from experts about what you can do. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, Congress is threatening to cut Medicaid — the healthcare p…
  Brian O’Connor & Jesse Mahler · [email protected]
April 16, 2025 at 9:08 PM

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Engaging men is part of the solution for a future free from violence. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, FUTURES has been working to engage men to end violence for more than 20 years.…
  Kiersten Stewart · [email protected]
February 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM

Tell your Congress members, “No cuts to Medicaid!”

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Date [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] Manage your email preferences [link removed] This email was sent by: Futures Without Violence [link removed]…
  Mónica Arenas & Carolyne Ouya, · [email protected]
January 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month

FUTURES has resources, webinars and an in-person Training Institute to help Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, Human trafficking is a human rights violation that affects millions of people worldwide — mostl…
  Esta Soler · [email protected]
December 24, 2024 at 5:50 PM

Futures Without Violence needs your support!

2024 Impact Report - Real Change for a Violence-Free Future Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, The year is coming to a close, and I’m writing to ask that you remember Futures Without Violence with a year-en…
  Esta Soler · [email protected]
December 18, 2024 at 10:06 PM

Futures Without Violence and our 2024 Impact Report!

2024 Impact Report - Real Change for a Violence-Free Future Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, I am writing to share our 2024 Impact Report [link removed] with you and remind you that there is still …
  Esta Soler · [email protected]
December 10, 2024 at 9:09 PM

Support FUTURES as it engages men for change.

Your gift will be matched, dollar for dollar Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, As we approach the end of the year, I’m writing to thank you for all the support you’ve shown Futures Without Violence and ask…
  Esta Soler · [email protected]
December 3, 2024 at 5:18 PM

It’s Giving Tuesday! Act now for women and their families.

It is going to take all of us! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, Today is the day! It’s Giving Tuesday, and during the next 24 hours people around the world will join in the global day of giving! Here at Futures Wi…
  Esta Soler · [email protected]
November 26, 2024 at 5:21 PM

Make a difference for families and join us on Giving Tuesday!

Building a violence-free future for women and families Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, Giving Tuesday is December 3rd, only a week away and I am writing to ask you to include Futures Without Vio…
  Esta Soler · [email protected]
November 19, 2024 at 7:04 PM

Support Futures Without Violence on Giving Tuesday!

Your gift will be matched dollar for dollar! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, This year, Giving Tuesday is December 3rd, and as we approach this global day of giving, I am writing to ask that you…
  Esta Soler · [email protected]
November 8, 2024 at 6:43 PM

It will take all of us

It will take all of us to make the progress we need. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, For almost 40 years, Futures Without Violence has worked to build thriving families and communities, fre…
  Ana Lόpez van Balen · [email protected]
October 24, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Domestic Violence is a Workplace Issue

Read on to access free resources and technical assistance for employers to help prevent and address domestic violence Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, Did you know two-thirds of employers don’t have a for…
  Lisa James · [email protected]
October 8, 2024 at 3:18 PM

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

FUTURES partners with professionals across many fields to prevent and address domestic violence Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, A hallmark of our work at Futures Without Violence has been partnerships wi…
  Esta Soler · [email protected]
September 17, 2024 at 4:12 PM

The Violence Against Women Act changed our country, forever

A moving, memorable White House event Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, Last Friday, the country marked the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) with a moving, memorable White House ce…
  Esta Soler · [email protected]
August 22, 2024 at 6:36 PM

Supporting young people as they head back to school

What we can do to address the youth mental health crisis and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, The latest data from the CDC on youth well-being paints a sobering picture as young people head back to …
  Jennifer White · [email protected]
July 23, 2024 at 1:10 PM

Opportunities for Summer Learning

We offer many resources including podcasts for survivors and professionals who address domestic and sexual violence Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, Futures Without Violence considers learning and leaders…
  Esta Soler · [email protected]
June 21, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Supreme Court agrees: Guns make domestic violence even more lethal

The country will be safer because of today’s SCOTUS ruling Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser [link removed] . Dear John, Pfew! I’ll be honest, I’m relieved – and overjoyed! In a closely watched case with life-and-death co…