Please see this invitation from the Center for Policing Equity for a working group addressing IPV in St. Louis City. Everyone is invited, and YOUR voice is needed! Please consider signing up - it's time-limited and helpful to have a variety of perspectives of folks doing DV work in our community. Thanks in advance! Hi Everyone, I trust this message finds you well. I want to express my gratitude for the engaging discussions and valuable perspectives shared during our first working group sessions. I hope you've had a chance to review our most recent report, "Redesigning Public Safety in the City of St. Louis: A Progress Report," (https://policingequity.org/newsroom/official-statements/cpe-publishes-redesigning-public-safety-in-the-city-of-st-louis-a-progress-report)which includes the detailed IPV/DV memo detailing our first sessions. Our initial sessions laid a strong foundation for identifying, framing, and enhancing collaborative efforts among service providers, addressing service gaps, and brainstorming potential solutions. We believe there is great value in continuing our dialogue. I invite you to participate in a second round of working group sessions, where we can delve deeper into the feasibility of the recommendations and explore practical steps to operationalize our working group's recommendations. I am also extending an open invitation to individuals who may be interested in joining our efforts. If you have someone in mind, please feel free to let me know; we welcome diverse voices, particularly from those serving IPV/DV victims/survivors. These Zoom sessions, each lasting approximately 60 minutes, will occur bi-weekly over four sessions. To gauge interest and ensure scheduling convenience, kindly complete this Google Survey Form.(https://forms.gle/3oz3p6cV7WEK1wg88) Your responses are appreciated by January 9, 2024, to assist us in planning and scheduling these sessions effectively. If you are not able to participate, please let us know via the survey. Further details and confirmations will be shared with you in the upcoming weeks. Thank you for considering this invitation to contribute your valuable insights. I look forward to our collaboration. Warm regards, Juanisha Juanisha Byrd, MPH Impact & Engagement Manager 205.837.0011 w: policingequity.org(http://policingequity.org) t: @PolicingEquity f: /CenterForPolicingEquity

Please see the message below from NNEDV! To try to order Ring Cameras, you can go to: https://page.techsoup.org/ring-for-nonprofits(https://page.techsoup.org/ring-for-nonprofits) _________________________________________________ Today, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), in partnership with Ring, announced the second year of the Ring Donation Program for Domestic Violence Survivors. The program provides video doorbells, security cameras, and Ring Protect Plan subscriptions for the life of each device for domestic violence organizations to give to victims and survivors of abuse. In its first year (November 2022 through October 2023), the program distributed 10,000 devices.   With the goal of enhancing safety planning for domestic violence survivors and their families, this collaboration will continue to benefit nonprofit organizations and federally recognized tribal organizations whose primary mission is to support survivors of domestic violence. These organizations include NNEDV’s membership of the 56 state and U.S. territorial domestic violence coalitions and the nearly 2,000 local domestic violence programs they represent.   “We’re excited to continue our partnership with NNEDV to expand the project’s reach to support more communities and survivors across the country,” said Leila Rouhi, Vice President of Trust and Privacy at Amazon and member of the NNEDV Board of Directors. “Expert organizations like NNEDV help us understand how we can best support their efforts, and we look forward to continuing to learn from NNEDV and extending our impact in the coming year.”   Another 10,000 video doorbells, security cameras, and Ring Protect Plan subscriptions are now available. Eligible organizations (including those that received devices last year) may order up to 30 devices per organization during the 2023-2024 program year. Devices will be available in bundles of six, with a $48 administrative fee per bundle to cover operating costs for our partners at TechSoup.   The program will continue to include NNEDV’s Safety Net team sharing privacy and security best practices with recipient organizations to ensure advocates can effectively support survivors who want to use these devices.   “Technology can be a lifeline for survivors in need, providing a means to access support, resources, and connection in the midst of trauma,” said Erica Olsen, NNEDV’s Safety Net Senior Director. “Supporting survivors’ safe, empowered use of technology is a cornerstone of our work. We are proud to have successfully completed the first year of the Ring Donation Program and look forward to continuing to make a difference for survivors and advocates across the country, thanks to Ring’s ongoing partnership and commitment.”   Interested domestic violence organizations can review eligibility requirements and request devices here.(https://page.techsoup.org/ring-for-nonprofits)   NNEDV’s Safety Net team has compiled additional FAQs and resources for survivors and advocates, which can be accessed here.(https://www.techsafety.org/ring-donation-program)   ###   The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) represents the 56 state and U.S. territorial coalitions against domestic violence. NNEDV is a social change organization working to create a social, political, and economic environment in which domestic violence no longer exists. NNEDV works to make domestic violence a national priority, change the way society responds to domestic violence, and strengthen domestic violence advocacy at every level.

There is one more day to sign up for the St. Louis Family Violence Council Conference Addressing Barriers to Independence for DV Survivors!(http://bit.ly/FVCconf)  Join us this Friday, September 15, for a full-day, in-person conference at Rung for Women.  We will be exploring creative solutions around issues of substance use, affordable housing, the criminal justice system, and poverty for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Lunch is provided, as well as 5 continuing education hours.  The day's updated agenda is attached for more details. You don't want to miss this!  The cost is $30 and can be paid by mailing a check or paying here: paypal.me/stlfvc(http://paypal.me/stlfvc) Can it get any better? Yes! Following the conference, there will be a social hour at Tick Tock Tavern - only three minutes from Rung, and they are part of the SAFE Bar network.(https://www.safebarnetwork.org/)  Take a minute now and register here: bit.ly/FVCconf (http://bit.ly/FVCconf)  Hope to see you then!

The St. Louis Family Violence Council invites you to join our September 15 Conference: Addressing Barriers to Independence for DV Survivors!   Don't miss your chance to join us for a full-day, in-person conference at Rung for Women in St. Louis City. We will be exploring creative solutions around issues of substance use, affordable housing, the criminal justice system, and poverty for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Lunch is provided, as well as continuing education hours. Talk with other practitioners in the field. Think about the barriers survivors face and how we can address them better. The day's agenda is attached for more details. You don't want to miss this!     The cost is $30 and can be paid by mailing a check or paying here: paypal.me/stlfvc Can it get any better? Yes! Following the conference, there will be a social hour at Tick Tock Tavern - only three minutes from Rung, and they are part of the SAFE Bar network.  Take a minute now and register here: bit.ly/FVCconf   See you then!

Legal Services is inviting DV advocates to a Custody 101 Training on March 31 and April 14 in our new space. Check out this flyer for more details. We hope to see you there!

Pair Studies based out of Arizona State University are conducting a study to better understand the risk factors for domestic homicide. They are currently wanting to interview folks who have lost a loved one to domestic homicide between 2016-2020. They have created a very intentional, thoughtful, and trauma-informed way to conduct these, and are offering compensation. Pair Studies needs our help reaching these folks! Attached are several flyers and some social media posts from the study: The “Advocate Flyer English” is for other advocates - feel free to share! The “English Flyer NOK” is for recruiting next of kin of homicide victims, so you could use that to directly tell survivors or community members about the study. The social media posts are a one-pager (SM2) and a series for a story that you would swipe (1, 2, 3, 4) and I have included a suggested social media caption in case you have social media where you could advertise. If you have additional recruitment ideas, Dr. Messing would love to brainstorm about how to engage potential participants throughout Missouri. Her contact info is below: Jill Theresa Messing, MSW, PhD (pronouns: she/her/hers) Professor, School of Social Work Director, Office of Gender-Based Violence Chair, Committee on Academic Freedom and Tenure Arizona State University 411 N. Central Avenue, Suite 800 Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-496-1193

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is fortunate to have received a new grant to expand our family law services to victims of domestic and sexual violence in St. Louis City! We are hiring for two new positions - a social worker and an attorney. Basic descriptions are below, but for more details or to apply, please go to https://lsem.org/about/employment/ Social Worker Responsibilities - 1. Provide client-centered advocacy and support to survivors of domestic and sexual violence who are receiving family law legal services 2. Build relationships with grant partners and meaningfully engage in community outreach, education efforts, and grant-partner meetings and activities 3. Advocate for clients within the social service delivery system, as well as make referrals to community resources and assist with financial and public benefits applications Attorney Responsibilities - 1. All aspects of family law litigation, including client interviews, drafting pleadings, discovery, fact-gathering, and courtroom advocacy 2. Provide outreach and presentations, in close coordination with community partners, and participate in grant-partner meetings and activities

SLEDSVN Meeting agendas will be housed in this string of posts!

From: Catherine Vannier <Catherine.Vannier@prosecutors.mo.gov> Subject: MOPS 16th Annual FSV Conference, Full Agenda & Registration Now Open! MISSOURI OFFICE OF PROSECUTION SERVICES 16th ANNUAL FAMILY & SEXUAL VIOLENCE CONFERENCE Holiday Inn Select Executive Center Columbia, Missouri May 10-12, 2022 See attached flyer for full agenda and registration information. PRESENTATION TOPICS INCLUDE: It’s All in the Approach: Making the Most of Victim/ Witness Conversations Charging & Trying §558.021 Predatory Sex Offender Cases When the Victim Can’t Speak: Special Victims Homicide Investigation & Prosecution Just a Glimpse: A Survivor’s Story of Overcoming a Childhood of Domestic Violence & Abuse Rape Shield & Survivor Confidentiality in the Criminal Case The Power of Persuasion: The Prosecutor as Ethical Advocate - When Words Count, Voir Dire, Opening & Closing Finding & Proving Physical Abuse & Neglect Across the Lifespan, From Childhood to the Elder Years Perseverance in the Face of Compassion Fatigue Polyvagal Theory in the Courtroom & Beyond Sex Offender Risk Assessment & Treatment Peeling Back the Layers Finding the Hidden Clues in Vulnerable Adult Abuse Investigations Families & Individuals Recovering from Complex Trauma Best Practices in Determining the Dominant Aggressor Stalking in the 21st Century: A Case Study When Mental Illness & Criminal Behaviors Mix - Victims, Witnesses & Perpetrators Working with Probation & Parole - Expectations, Collaboration & Effective Outcomes Batterers’ Intervention: Why Does He Choose to Do That? The Implicit 4 Letter Word: Paving the Bumpy Road to Justice for Diverse Populations And More! All presentations will be certified for POST, CLE and 210 (subject to approval by CD Training Coordinators), with 17-20 total credit hours available. Training objectives are available upon request for other entities. catherine.vannier@prosecutors.mo.gov

Good morning, SLEDSVN will be meeting next Tuesday, November 16, at 9am-10:30am on Zoom. We have three great speakers this month. First, Arlene Baer and Patti Teper will discuss the Healing Hearts Bank and how this resource can be accessed by SLEDSVN members. Next, Dr. Jill Messing, Director of the Office of Gender-Based Violence at Arizona State University, will present on the Pair Studies Project and how we can help. We hope to see you then! Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88172761870?pwd=MnA3NHJQYmlIVTZYNTRlZWd2RzNSQT09 Meeting ID: 881 7276 1870 Passcode: 815995 One tap mobile: +19292056099,,88172761870#,,,,*815995# Best, Laura Halfmann-Morris and Brigid Welch Co-Facilitators of SLEDSVN

The St. Louis Anti-Violence Project is excited to announce that we are now hiring a full-time position to run our training and consulting program (job description attached). As you may already know, STLAVP is committed to improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ survivors, and we do this by working with organizations to improve inclusivity of LGBTQIA+ survivors and engaging the LGBTQIA+ community to prevent violence. We're looking for someone who is passionate about LGBTQIA+ survivors and helping organizations build capacity to better assist our communities. If you know of anyone who may be interested, please forward along the job description or have them email us at apply@stlavp.org. Thank you!

On Wednesday, November 3, at 9am, Katie Wessling from the CVC and Robert Boedeker from LSEM will be presenting at the St. Louis Family Violence Council Meeting on the significant changes to the Order of Protection laws in Missouri this year and local impacts. These changes can effect all survivors who are considering filing for an order of protection. Instead of hosting the same information within the same month, SLEDSVN is promoting this training and encouraging any members to attend. All are invited to attend - also, please share widely with your co-workers! Zoom Info: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82455248406?pwd=cFNPQXQrODNMdFRxRDc5Z3BJYlA5Zz09 Meeting ID: 824 5524 8406 Passcode: FVC1103 One tap mobile: +13017158592,,82455248406#,,,,*0387746#