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NEWS AND UPDATES


7/1/09 - Nominations are now being accepted for the Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence's annual awards to be presented at the 2009 Annual Luncheon and Awards ceremony, scheduled for October 30, 2009 at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville , TN.

Click here for award information

Click here to download nomination form


Biden Appoints Advisor on Violence Against Women

Vice President Biden, the author of the landmark Violence Against Women Act, announced on June 26, 2009 the appointment of Lynn Rosenthal as the new White House Advisor on Violence Against Women. This is a newly created position at the White House, dedicated specifically to advising the President and Vice President on domestic violence and sexual assault issues.

To see the White House's official press release on this groundbreaking appointment, click here.


6/10/09 - As you may know, the US  Census Bureau is preparing for the 2010 US Census. NNEDV recently released important information about the Census that can be found by clicking here.

 

TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENTS


Violence Against Women in Tennessee :
Our Philosophy and Our Work
July 23 - 24, 2009

Join us for a two-day training about the history of violence against women, practical advocacy techniques, prevention, taking care of ourselves, and much more. We encourage new advocates to attend for an introduction to the violence against women movement in Tennessee .

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Click here to register


The Promoting Gender Respect Curriulum:
Facilitator Training
July 31, 2009
Nashville, TN

We are excited to announce a training opportunity for all Tennessee domestic violence and sexual assault programs. This curriculum , “Promoting Gender Respect”, targets middle school boys by giving them skills and knowledge to become leaders in preventing violence against women and girls.

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The Coalition is proud to announce its first

Rape Prevention & Education Institute
Somebody Say Something:
Mobilizing Your Community to Prevent Violence

August 31-September 1, 2009
Holiday Inn Select-Vanderbilt
2613 West End Avenue
Nashville , Tennessee 37203

This year's two day institute will provide opportunities for Tennesseans to learn concepts and skills necessary for the development, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive primary prevention focused programs

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Click here to register

Click here for scholarship application

 

 


 

Tennessee Coalition against Domestic & Sexual Violence

The Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence is a private nonprofit organization composed of diverse community leaders and program members who share a common vision of ending violence in the lives of Tennesseans through public policy, advocacy, education and activities that increase the capacity of programs and communities to address violence.

As a statewide organization, the Coalition serves:

  • Domestic violence and sexual assault programs
  • Community groups and organizations
  • Criminal justice agencies
  • Allied professionals (medical, legal, mental health, etc.)
  • Individuals seeking information and resources
  • Immigrant victims of domestic or sexual violence, stalking or trafficking

Services Provided:

  • Technical Assistance
  • Training
  • Curriculum and Resource Development
  • Public Policy Advocacy
  • Newsletter Publication
  • Regional Educational and Networking Opportunities
  • Resource Library
  • Speaker's Bureau
  • Toll-free Information Line
  • Immigrant Legal Clinic

 


 

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For resources in Tennessee call 1-800-356-6767 or 1-800-799-7233 (National Domestic Violence Hotline).

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