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Calling Congressional offices can be intimidating, but with the ongoing government shutdown, your representatives need to hear from you now more than ever. Do farm chores with Ashleigh as you learn about how to contact your Congressperson.

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oin us today on #PurpleThursday to honor survivors, uplift their voices, & reaffirm our commitment to a world free from domestic violence.💜 We’re proud to stand alongside our partners @endingdvinca.bsky.social in raising awareness & building communities rooted in prevention, safety, & healing.

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the strength & leadership of Native and Indigenous communities. Ending sexual violence means building reciprocal, intentional partnerships & following the lead of Indigenous organizations working for safety, healing, & justice.
Rsources ➡️ https://loom.ly/NVvY9w0

Sexual assault and domestic violence do not discriminate, and the advocates that support them should not be forced to, either.

Read the press release here ➡️ loom.ly/hgmY61U

A blue and purple gradient background with white text reads, "GOOD NEWS! Court Blocks Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants, safeguarding critical services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, LGBTQI+ youth, and unhoused communities." VALOR and the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence logos.

📣 Update on our lawsuit: VALOR and The Partnership welcome the court's decision that the government cannot impose unlawful conditions on federal funds that allow programs to serve all survivors.

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Today, October 8, is #LatinaEqualPay Day. The pay gap harms Latinas, our families, our futures, and our entire country. We can’t wait to be paid equally, and we shouldn’t have to. #Trabajadoras

This win shows that pressuring the administration to drop conditions on receiving supportive services works. We will continue defending survivors and fighting for their right to heal in a supportive and safe environment.

With restrictions removed, survivors of sexual and domestic violence will continue to receive support without meeting arbitrary obstacles.

Gradient purple and blue background with white text that reads, "Good News! Protections for Immigrant Survivors to access healing services after sexual and domestic violence have been restored!" VALOR and The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence logos.

🎉 Resistance works! After multiple states’ Attorneys General sued the Department of Justice, the federal administration removed illegal restrictions on legal services for immigrant survivors they imposed earlier this year.
Read CA Attorney General Bonta’s press release ➡️
https://loom.ly/utabA3U

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Violence does not discriminate, and our services shouldn’t either. Every survivor deserves access to hotlines, counseling services, and legal support.

Read the press release here ➡️ https://loom.ly/y-CrZQ0

@padilla.senate.gov & @schiff.senate.gov, Congress must act now to protect the lifesaving services survivors depend on! #FundSafetyNow

Over a teal and purple ombre image of the U.S. Capitol, white, teal, and purple text reads: “Tell Congress to #SupportSurvivors. Federal funding is vital for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and the programs that support them.” NNEDV and NAESV logos above text.

Over a teal and purple ombre background, white text reads: “Call 202-224-3121 and tell Congress: Hello, my name is [name] and I live in [city, state]. I'm calling to urge Congress and the Administration to work together toward a bipartisan solution that will ensure lifesaving services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence without compromising health care for survivors. Survivors need both services and health care to heal and find safety. Please protect federal funding and keep health care affordable and accessible. Thank you for supporting survivors.” NNEDV and NAESV logos below text.

🚨 Support survivors and call Congress NOW! Threats to federal funding due to a government shutdown have immediate and severe consequences for survivors and their children, the programs they rely on, and the advocates who help them. #SupportSurvivors

Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Get #VoteReady by heading over to https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/ to register to vote in your state.

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Join VALOR in celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth from September 15 - October 15! Take a moment to tag a Hispanic leader in our field and how they inspire you in the comments below:

#NSAC2025 called on prevention practitioners, survivors, and advocates to imagine a future where sexual violence no longer exists. Check out our blog highlighting the powerful three days together!
➡️ https://loom.ly/8d9nLjc

Everyone deserves to work in safe, inclusive environments.

There are multicolored bubbles with a black line on the top left of the graphic. Next to the bubbles is black text that reads, "National Sexual Assault Conference®." On the bottom right, black text reads, "August 26-28, 2025." A square, green sticker is in the middle of the graphic with black text that reads, "SOLD OUT."

NSAC is officially SOLD OUT! If you were able to snag a spot, we'll see you on Tuesday!

#NSAC2025 starts Tuesday! What are you most excited about at this year's conference?
Check out the #NSAC2025 agenda to plan your best conference ➡️ https://www.nationalsexualassaultconference.org/program

Graphic with multicolored bubbles and a black line at the top left corner. Black and pink text next to the bubbles reads, "National Sexual Assault Conference® 2025." In the middle of the graphic, black text reads, "Thank you to our sponsors for making NSAC 2025 possible!" Underneath are logos for Respect Together, The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Uber, the NFL, the Blueshield of California Foundation, Smart Justice California, Just Beginnings Collaborative, and Ampersands Restorative Justice.

Graphic with multicolored bubbles and a black line at the top left corner. Black and pink text next to the bubbles reads, "National Sexual Assault Conference® 2025." In the middle of the graphic, black text reads, "Thank you to our sponsors for making NSAC 2025 possible!" Underneath are logos for A Call to Men, Alliance of Tribal Coalitions to End Violence, Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, Alliance for Boys and Men of Color, Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women, Elevate Uplift, Empowerment Self-Defence Alliance, Hopi-Tewa Women's Coalition to End Abuse, Just Detention International, Lideres Campesinas, the Maintenance Cooperation Trust Fund, Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition, the National LGBTQ Institute on Intimate Partner Violence, Native Women's Society of the Great Plains, New York University's Center on Violence and Recovery, RALIANCE, Southwest Indigenous Women's Coalition, Strong Hearted Native Women's Coalition, Tahirih Justice Center, the Learning Community, and the ¡Ya Basta! Center.

Check out our #NSAC2025 sponsors!
➡️ https://loom.ly/H4LH80E

With two weeks to go until #NSAC2025, VALOR is thrilled to announce this year's plenary speakers! Head over to the #NSAC2025 website to see the plenary schedule and agenda to start planning your best conference today 🔗 https://www.nationalsexualassaultconference.org/program/

Read our press release 🔗 loom.ly/nFenGoA and tell @governor.ca.gov to #defendVOCA4CA in the final budget!

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#CALeg proposed $100 million for crime survivor services. Now, it is up to @governor.ca.gov to include funding in the final #CABudget to protect survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, child abuse, and other violent crimes.

These services are not lines on a budget sheet - they are lifelines for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, and child abuse.
#defendVOCA4CA

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Advocates, legislators, and prosecutors joined together at the CA Capitol and urged @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social & #CALeg to fund $260 million for lifesaving crime survivor services.

Over 250 advocates & survivors rallied for
@governor.ca.gov & #CALeg to level fund crime victim services! Survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, & other crimes cannot heal after trauma without California's leaders stepping up & supporting essential, life-saving services! #defendVOCA4CA

CA Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo in a bright pink blazer, standing behind a podium on the state capitol steps, advocating for survivors of personal violence

Thank you @asmpilarschiavo.bsky.social for standing up for victims of crime and speaking out against harmful budget proposals @enddvincalifornia.bsky.social @valor.us

For ~80 years Walnut Creek Family & Women's Center has been survivors of domestic violence during their darkest and most vulnerable moments. Thank you for joining @valor.us‬ lobby day and sharing what a lack of funding for survivor services will mean for you, our community and the state.

We need @governor.ca.gov & #CALeg to commit to level funding crime victim services to protect survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, child abuse, elder abuse, and more.

🚨 @governor.ca.gov is ignoring the calls of survivors in his May revised budget. CA cannot build its budget on the backs of victims of crime.

We are so grateful that @asmpilarschiavo.bsky.social @jensiebelnewsom.bsky.social #MajorityLeaderAguiar-Curry #SenSusanRubio @enddvincalifornia.bsky.social @vera.org joined us at our rally! Their moving speeches called for increased support for survivors & the advocates & orgs that serve them!