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31 Ways in 31 Days to Celebrate Latine Children, Youth, and Families
From September 15th to October 15th, our nation celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month to observe and recognize our Latine* culture and the milestones and contributions of our community. The observation originated as a week-long celebration and was later extended by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to be celebrated over a full month. Rightfully so, as our U.S. Hispanic…
Centering Racial Equity in Collaboration Survey
Collaboration is a fundamental strategy to accomplish a common purpose. It is not an end to itself, but instead a strategy to achieve goals and positive outcomes. This strategy, however, will be ineffective if it does not assess variables such as barriers to community-led participation, structural oppression, and cultural humility. The Centering Racial Equity in…
Transformational Collaborations: Considerations to Apply a Racial Equity Lens
There is a strong interest and movement towards collaboration in the victim services field. A critical analysis of collaboration efforts that involve culturally specific organizations, however, show they often amount to little more than a referral network, function independently, and centralize leadership and control. Traditional collaboration concepts fail to critically examine how power is conceptualized,…
Strategies to Recruit, Hire, and Sustain Diversity in the Workplace
There is strong empirical confirmation that effectively recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse staff is positively correlated with increased organizational performance. Many studies and surveys show however, that recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse staff is a challenge that many organizations face. Strategies to Recruit, Hire, and Sustain Diversity in the Workplace responds to this…
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First Steps to Success: Applying for a Federal Grant as a Culturally Specific Organization
Description: This webinar provides an overview of the federal grant submission process for organizations seeking funding to address the culturally specific needs of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking victims. Information about applicant eligibility, registration requirements, and tips on how to approach the application process will be discussed. Title: First Steps to Success: Applying…
Working with or as a Subcontractor, with Red Wind Consulting
Description: Victoria Ybanez, Executive Director of Red Wind Consulting will discuss the differences between an OVW subrecipient and contractor, requirements for pass-through entities, and record retention requirements. Title: Working with or as a Subcontractor, with Red Wind Consulting Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Victoria Ybanez, Executive Director of Red Wind Consulting will discuss the differences between an…
Tips for Grant Writing
Description: During this webinar, we will discuss how to best prepare for the upcoming grant season, what you will need, and tips for grant writing and grant submission. Title: Tips for Grant Writing Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 During this webinar, we will discuss how to best prepare for the upcoming grant season, what you will need,…
Partnerships, MOU’s and MOE’s
Description: During this webinar, we will discuss whether applicants need to complete and MOU or an MOE, tips about required content, and signature timelines assigned to partners. Samples will be provided.al. Title: Partnerships, MOU’s and MOE’s Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2022 During this webinar, we will discuss whether applicants need to complete and MOU or an MOE, tips about…
Setting Clear Goals
Description: During this webinar, we will discuss the difference between goals, objectives and outcomes and how these work together to make a strong proposal. Title: Setting Clear Goals Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2022 During this webinar, we will discuss the difference between goals, objectives and outcomes and how these work together to make a strong proposal. Caminar…
2023 OVW CSSP Solicitation Walk Through
Description: Gheisha-Ly Rosario Diaz, Esq., Director of Programs and Policy at Caminar Latino – Latinos United for Peace and Equity will provide a detailed walk-through of OVW’s 2023 CSSP Solicitation. We will discuss where to find important information about deadlines, eligibility, purpose and priority areas. Title: 2023 OVW CSSP Solicitation Walk Through Date: Thursday, March 2nd at…
Telling Your Story Through Your Budget
As culturally specific organizations, we need to have our budget reflect our cultures within them. This session will walk through the steps in the process of creating a budget. Participants will be able to identify the important things to include within their project budget and how to incorporate cultural activities within their budget. We will also cover what…
The Intersections of Human Trafficking, Intimate Partner Violence, and Child Welfare
Human trafficking, intimate partner violence, and child maltreatment do not exist in silos. They occur on a continuum of interpersonal violence, share many common characteristics, and often overlap. Learn about the intersections, underlying causes, and tips for survivor-centered practice and policy. Download PDF