ALERT >Domestic Violence Funding APPROPRIATIONS BILLS Domestic Violence Funding Alert
APPROPRIATIONS BILLS
Now that both the House and Senate have passed Budget resolutions, Congress will begin considering language on funding for domestic violence and sexual assault programs.
This includes Federal funding for VAWA, including those for children and youth, law enforcement, rape crisis centers, prevention programs, emergency shelter and long term housing.
Congress will make critical funding decisions over the next two weeks. It is crucial that advocates contact their Members of Congress to discuss the importance of funding programs to end domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
How You Can Make a Difference
To send a personalized email to your Members of Congress on the importance of VAWA funding CLICK HERE. ON THE WEB>http://www.ncadv.org/
Call your Members of Congress DC offices and leave a message for the Member about the importance of full funding for these programs.
Make appointments to meet with congressional staff in the district offices in your community.
Write a Letter to your Member detailing how this funding helps programs in your community.
Invite Members of Congress to visit your program or attend your events.
Call your Member of Congress's scheduler to find out where and when the Member is speaking in your community. Attend those functions and ask questions about funding for VAWA.
Ask your local and state elected officials to contact Congress on the importance of funding VAWA programs.
Forward this alert to your friends, family, and colleagues and ask them to get involved.
You can locate all of your Members' contact information at www.congress.org or by calling the Capitol Switchboard at 202- 224-3121.
Rescources
VAWA Funding Talking Points
2006 - 2007 Funding Comparison Chart
VAWA Funding Fact Sheet
Family Violence Prevention Services Act (FVPSA) Fact Sheet
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fact Sheet
To find out more ways you can get involved with domestic violence legislation and policy, check out the NCADV Domestic Violence Legislative Action Guide. ON THE WEB > http://www.ncadv.org/Memorial Day Recess
With the Memorial Day Recess schedule to start on Friday, Congress will be back in their districts, meeting with constituents, and attending community events. We encourage all advocates to meet with their Members over the recess and discuss the importance of programs to end domestic and sexual violence in our communities.
With the appropriations process underway this is a critical time to use the action items above and advocate for necessary funding.
Jen Winkelman
NCADV Public Policy Associate Newsletter
ON THE WEB > http://www.ncadv.org/
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