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June 2, 2020 at 11:33 PM

Statement by Futures Without Violence On the Brutal Murder of George Floyd

Futures Without Violence  June 2, 2020 As an organization that has worked for all of its history to stop violence, we mourn the tragic, brutal, indefensible murder of George Floyd. Structural racism and police brutality pervade our culture; the pain these abuses cause, and the way…

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May 8, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Love and Support on a Mother's Day Like No Other

      Dear John, A few days ago, I read the obituary of a beloved third-grade teacher from Brooklyn, believed to be the first New York City teacher to have died of coronavirus. Sandra Santos-Vizcaino was a legend at the Brooklyn dual-langua…

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April 29, 2020 at 8:40 PM

NCHDV Update: Finding Hope and Healing in the time of COVID-19

Dear  John, Today would have been day one of the 9th National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence (NCHDV). Although we are not together today in Chicago, IL to share and learn from one another, we would like to honor the work and passion of everyone who submitted to speak at the c…

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April 24, 2020 at 2:01 PM

How FUTURES can help in this crisis

Dear John, Our movement began by making visible what had been invisible. When women came to the emergency room of San Francisco General with injuries inflicted by their partners, we documented what happened to them with a Polaroi…

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March 24, 2020 at 11:34 PM

Lifeline resources and love from your friends at FUTURES

      Dear  John, At FUTURES, we have more than 30 years of experience supporting domestic violence survivors, families and communities in crisis. Our movement was made for this moment and we are here for you. As we all come to terms with t…

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March 16, 2020 at 5:37 PM

UPDATE: NCHDV Postponed

National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence Postponed Dear John, Thank you for bearing with us in this time of uncertainty and rapidly updating information. To prioritize the health of attendees, speakers, hotel staff, and all of our families and communities, we will be postponin…

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March 9, 2020 at 2:03 PM

My Dose of Optimism & Plan of Action for March

Dear John, In recognition of International Women’s Day, I am proud of the progress our movement has made in the 25 years since I traveled with friends and colleagues to Beijing, for the annual meeting of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. It w…

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February 14, 2020 at 3:03 PM

My Dose of Optimism & Plan of Action for February

  Dear John, This week, we took a big step forward to realizing our vision for the Courage Museum, opening in 2021 on the Main Post of the Presidio National Park in San Francisco, as we hosted Night of Courage, honoring survivors and activis…

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January 17, 2020 at 3:01 PM

My Dose of Optimism & Plan of Action for January

Dear John, The beginning of January is supposed to be my time to catch up, clear my desk, and reflect, as I gear up for the year ahead. I often do this by reading good books to lift my spirit and my perspective. I’m del…

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January 13, 2020 at 5:08 PM

Exciting news! A breakthrough in our work

Futures Without Violence Dear John, Today, JAMA Pediatrics published breakthrough evidence that young male student-athletes in middle school (ages 11-14) who complete FUTURES’ Coaching Boys Into Men (CBIM) progra…

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December 26, 2019 at 3:04 PM

Where courage begins and how you can help

Futures Without Violence       Dear John, I hope you will forgive this one last request from me in 2019 – our work to support survivors and prevent violence from happening is entirely dependent on contributions from partners and supporters like you. In this season of celebr…

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December 19, 2019 at 3:04 PM

8 ways you gave us courage!

Futures Without Violence   Dear John, Every year, I have the distinct honor of reflecting on the impact our work has had because of our partners, and this year is no different. Transformational change takes courage!  Please know that we have found our courage each and every …

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December 4, 2019 at 8:02 PM

Fwd: Heartfelt thanks!!

Futures Without Violence   Dear John, Yesterday I reached out asking for help on Giving Tuesday, and today I write to share my deepest gratitude with everyone who was able to make a donation or send a message of support!!   Thank you!  Making an investment in ending violence is an…

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December 3, 2019 at 1:03 PM

Taking Action Takes Courage - We need your help!

Futures Without Violence   Dear John, There are moments in our lives that we will never forget – and moments that transform lives: When a nurse offers a survivor confidential help to leave an abusive relationship or when a teacher asks a child who may be a survivor of abuse at h…

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November 28, 2019 at 4:01 PM

Grateful for YOU!!

Futures Without Violence Dear John   It is over 30 years ago since Futures Without Violence launched the country’s very first national campaign to end violence against women and children. When I reflect on everything we have accomplished since then – including a 60% drop in rates …

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September 12, 2019 at 3:01 PM

VAWA at 25. Why we need it more than ever.

Dear John, It was 25 years ago this week that the Violence Against Women Act became law. Our movement brought the resources of the federal government to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violen…

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August 7, 2019 at 9:04 PM

Back-to-School in the Age of Bulletproof Backpacks

Dear John, Like you, I am struggling this week with how to process another round of unbearable violence. August is traditionally a time to share news from our work on behalf of children healing from trauma and helping them…

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July 15, 2019 at 9:03 PM

WEBINAR INVITATION: Job Training and Employment Opportunities for Survivors of Trafficking

Futures Without Violence Please join us for our upcoming webinar. Job Training and Employment Opportunities for Survivors of Trafficking through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Date: July 30, 2019 Time: 12:00 p.m. ET (60 minutes) *Closed captioning will be provided We…

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July 9, 2019 at 11:38 PM

July's Resources: Developing Champions, Healing Childhood Trauma

Dear John, The thrilling World Cup victory of the U.S. Women’s soccer team shows the transformative power of sport to drive social change. We see it in the global conversation these incredible athletes have ignited over pay …

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