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| e-Bulletin 04/06/06 |
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This e-Bulletin is designed to provide timely
information about upcoming events or important news. It is also
available on MDVPTB's
Web site. Current members of the Board
are: The Honorable Amy Krause (Chair), Gwendolyn Brown, Princella
E. Graham, Mary Beth Kur, The Honorable Nathaniel C. Perry III,
and Lore Rogers. Debi Cain serves as Executive Director.
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| Vol. 4, #3. April 2006 |
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Governor Granholm Declares April Sexual Assault
Awareness Month |
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Governor Granholm has proclaimed
April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual assault service provider
agencies throughout the state will be hosting events to recognize those
who have survived all types of sexual violence and to remember those who
were murdered. The National
Sexual Violence Resource Center has identified April 6th as "A Day
to End Sexual Violence" to encourage individuals, groups and organizations
across the country to lead or participate in an awareness-raising activity
in their community. To locate a program in your area, click here.
MDVPTB addresses sexual assault with rape prevention and
services grants to 29 programs in Michigan, covering 56 of Michigan's
83 counties. This funding is intended to address the needs of sexual assault
survivors aged 12 and older; enhance system coordination to better respond
to survivors; and increase public awareness about the issue of sexual
violence. Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an opportunity for us all
to reaffirm our commitment to eliminating sexual violence in Michigan.
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Congress Passes Violence Against
Women Act (VAWA) III |
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On January 5, 2006, Congress passed the Violence Against
Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Pub. L. No.
109-162), most commonly known as VAWA III. The action continues grant
programs established in the original Violence Against Women Act of 1994
and improves and expands legal tools and grant programs addressing domestic
violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. Although funds
have not yet been allocated, the act reveals a new emphasis on and avenues
for enhancing efforts to address sexual assault.
Click here
for more information about VAWA III.
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Sexual Assault Agencies Will Mentor
Other Agencies as Part of Capacity Building Effort |
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The Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment
Board (MDVPTB) awarded a combination of capacity building and mentoring
grants to six agencies to help increase the number of agencies offering
quality and comprehensive services for sexual assault survivors in Michigan.
Three capacity building grants, ranging from $55,000-$74,000,
will be used for assessment and strategic planning over an 18-month period
to insure that sexual assault is an integral focus of the funded agency.
The grant recipients are Shelterhouse/Council on Domestic Violence and
Sexual Assault in Midland, HAVEN in Pontiac, and the Domestic Assault
Shelter Coalition in Three Rivers.
An additional three agencies will each receive $25,000
to provide technical assistance and support to the three agencies engaged
in the capacity building work. MDVPTB is using the project to promote
meaningful and enduring mentoring relationships.The mentoring agencies
are the Center for Women in Transition in Holland, the Women's Resource
Center of Northern Michigan in Petoskey, and Sexual Assault Services of
Battle Creek.
Ms. Carla Blinkhorn, executive director of the YWCA of
Grand Rapids, will assist MDVPTB as the project leader. She will facilitate
efforts involving all six grantees to integrate learning, evaluate capacity
building, replicability, and identify agency needs.
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Michigan Resource Center on Domestic
and Sexual Violence Offers Excellent Materials on Sexual Assault |
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The Michigan Resource Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
(MRCDSV) is a unique collection of over 3,500 books and 300 videos on
domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, violence prevention, nonprofit
management, medical and legal response to violence against women, public
policy and much more.
Check out the resources available on sexual assault by
visiting the Web site www.mcadsv.org/mrcdsv
or by calling (517) 381-4663.
The MRCDSV is a joint project of the MDVPTB and the Michigan
Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, with MDVPTB being
the primary funder and owner of the collection.
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About the Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention
and Treatment Board (MDVPTB) |
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The Michigan
Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board (MDVPTB) was created
by the legislature in 1978 and is administratively housed within the Michigan
Department of Human Services. The board consists of seven Governor-appointed
members with an executive director overseeing daily operations. The MDVPTB
has defined its mission as: To lead statewide efforts to eliminate domestic
and sexual violence in Michigan.
MDVPTB administers state and federal funding for sexual
assault programs and services and domestic violence shelters and services.
MDVPTB also develops and recommends policy in collaboration with other
agencies and develops and provides technical assistance and training.
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The MDVPTB e-Bulletin is developed and written by the
Michigan
Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board (MDVPTB) in association
with Mort Crim Communications,
Inc.
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