Paid Safe leave is a ground-breaking policy that allows survivors to take paid time away from work to heal, recover, and seek safety for themselves and their families. As a member of the Safe Leave Working Group, FUTURES and partners released “The Need for Paid Safe Leave & Model Legislative Language.” Read here.
President Biden released his budget on March 11 officially launching the process for Fiscal Year ‘25 appropriations. While it provides an important insight into the priorities of the White House and includes new initiatives that reflect his commitment to preventing violence and abuse, Congress has also agreed to constrain overall spending. We break down in this blog what the budget means in terms of violence prevention.
Strengthening families through economic support is smart and good public policy! When parents can meet their children’s basic needs and provide food, shelter, and medical care, while also maintaining financial security through emergencies, children are better off.
Recent headlines have reported on the issue of sexual violence during war time. FUTURES condemns all forms of violence against women and girls, everywhere.
FUTURES’ Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy Kiersten Stewart co-writes about the importance of the Family Medical Leave Act, and how we need to expand it to include Paid Leave for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, or abuse. Read the full article by Stewart and Becker here.
The Islamic Republic of Iran is continuing its barrage on human rights, imprisoning and executing protesters, notably the 10 year sentencing of a couple for dancing in the street. Leila Milani, Program Director, Global Policy & Advocacy, details what should be next for those advocating for and fighting with the people of Iran.
Gun violence has already claimed over 4,000 lives this year – many of them young people. FUTURES’ Tiffany Garner writes, “Gun violence may affect everyone differently, but child after child who I met [as a child counselor] said they were ‘feeling numb’ to the violence they witnessed.” Read Graner’s blog here.
The Islamic Republic of Iran is continuing its barrage on human rights, imprisoning and executing protesters, notably the 10 year sentencing of a couple for dancing in the street. Leila Milani, Program Director, Global Policy & Advocacy, details what should be next for those advocating for and fighting with the people of Iran.
New state guide on employment rights for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking reveals there are few states providing enough and robust workplace protections for survivors of violence.
Leila Milani, Program Director for Global Policy and Advocacy, provides an update on the protests in Iran and how women and girls are at the forefront of the fight for freedom.
Claire Kao, Communications and Advocacy Coordinator, writes about the challenges and continued work to prevent and respond to domestic violence this Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Futures Without Violence remains steadfast in our work to prevent and end domestic violence, and federal policy advocacy is an important component of that work.
Leila Milani, Program Director of Global Policy & Advocacy writes about the current demonstrations in Iran, and connects how “women are often the canaries in the coal mines for the erosion of freedom.” As Iranians take to the streets lead by women and girls shouting for freedom, Milani urges us to listen and amplify their voices.
Are you an employer or manager? Read our blog post for more information on what goes in to making a Workplace Safety Plan, and how you can help prevent violence for the people in your office or profession.
It takes courage to heal from violence, and call it what it is. Read our response to JD Vance’s statements implying victims are obligated to stay in violent marriages.
FUTURES Senior Advisor Karen Herrling explains how the new policy dramatically improves the circumstances for immigrant survivors of gender-based violence with pending U visa applications.
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