Here at Futures Without Violence, we strongly oppose work requirements currently being discusses as part of the debt ceiling/budget negotiations and we urge Congress to consider their harmful impacts especially to victims of domestic violence and children experiencing abuse and neglect. Read our full statement below: May 19, 2023 A Statement from Futures Without Violence …
Tell your Senators to pass the Child Tax Credit. The Child Tax Credit will pull 400,000 children out of poverty. Take Action Now Edit Column The Child Tax Credit provides critical support to survivors of domestic violence. For families with children, the importance of the monthly CTC payments cannot be understated – it allows …
Thirty Years After the FMLA, Lawmakers Must Guarantee Paid Leave for People Facing Violence February 3, 2023 /// By KIERSTEN STEWART and JENNIFER BECKER /// Ms. Magazine When President Clinton made the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) the first bill he signed into law 30 years ago this week, it was a transformative moment—the first time …
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November 19, 2021 Statement of Esta Soler, President and Founder, Futures Without Violence Contact: Lisa Lederer, 202/421-5825 House Passage of Build Back Better Act a Major Step in Making Families, Communities Safer and Healthier, Supporting Survivors of Violence and Abuse – Now Senate Must Pass Bill as Well “Today’s passage of the Build Back Better …
FUTURES partners to submit comments on proposed enforcement guidance on harassment in the workplace. In partnership with Legal Momentum and Legal Aid at Work, FUTURES prepared a template comment for the community to use to send their own comments un urging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to include examples of gender-based violence that survivors harassed …
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was implemented to help job seekers access job training and education, gain high-quality employment, and receive critical tools and services in order to succeed in the labor market. WIOA has a specific focus of assisting those with increased barriers to employment, such as people with limited work experience, criminal histories …
The Expanded Child Tax Credit Would Provide Critical Resources for Survivors of DV and all Families 3-18-24 | Kiersten Stewart, Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy and Karen Herrling, Senior Policy Advisor Strengthening families through economic support is smart and good public policy! When parents can meet their children’s basic needs and provide food, …
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Child Care: An Essential Service and Domestic Violence Issues Child care is one of the biggest costs for families. Affordable and quality child care is an essential service that helps families keep their kids safe, and allows parents to pursue education and employment opportunities. Child care can also be an essential service for survivors …
3-28-24 | Kiersten Stewart, Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy President Biden released his budget on March 11 officially launching the process for Fiscal Year ‘25 appropriations. The President’s ‘25 budget provides an important insight into the priorities of the White House. It includes ambitious new initiatives that reflect his commitment to preventing violence …
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Guidance and Recommendations to Address System Weaknesses: The COVID-19 pandemic impacted a lot of Americans, exposing vulnerabilities in our school, health, mental health, employment systems, among others. Many families have since struggled in the face of loss of loved ones, loss of economic stability, and for some, prolonged exposure to an abusive partner or to …
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