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ACESDV’s Statement on Abortion and Reproductive Freedom

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As part of our guiding principles, ACESDV supports access to health care, including abortion, and supports reproductive freedom as a fundamental right for all people. We also understand that any restrictions on abortion will significantly impact survivors and will disproportionately affect Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and other survivors of color – increasing racial disparities and injustice. ACESDV emphatically supports a survivor’s right to exercise bodily autonomy, including their right to choose.

Sexual and reproductive coercion are common features of intimate partner violence, with the removal of a partner’s bodily autonomy and reproductive choice utilized as tools of violence. Forcible pregnancy is an effective tool to keep a partner dependent and trapped within the relationship. When survivors are able to practice their right to abortion, they gain the ability to make decisions that benefit their life and offers more opportunity to seek safety.

The 15 week abortion ban signed by Governor Ducey, does not include exceptions for victims of rape or incest. Arizona will require a victim of rape to bear those children, removing their right to bodily autonomy, as did the person who harmed them. When survivors are able to practice their right to abortion, they gain the ability to heal and begin their new life.

How to help:

Call your state representatives and senators and post on social media stating why abortion access is important for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Donate to support access for safe and legal abortions as individuals from Arizona may need to travel to California or New Mexico to receive services.

VOTE for elected officials who will protect survivor’s rights. Your voice matters!

 

30 Facts for Sexual Assault Awareness Month – 2022

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! We look forward to honoring sexual violence survivors this month along with our community and uplift the issue of sexual violence. Please see below for 30 facts in English and Spanish for 30 days of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We invite you to share each fact each day on your social media or feel free to reshare/repost through our social media as well.

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MARPA Covid 19 Stabilization Grant Funds Award Announcement

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Maricopa County Domestic Violence Reduction Program Grant
MARPA Covid 19 Stabilization Grant Funds Award Announcement

Through funds from the American Rescue Plan Funds, Maricopa County is providing funding to reduce funding gaps that nonprofit domestic and sexual violence service providers experienced as a result of COVID-19. Domestic and sexual violence service providers all reported significant decreases in revenues and funding because their primary funding sources, federal contracts/funds, and fundraising efforts declined because of COVID-19. Specifically, current and future federal cuts for victim services and an inability to raise donations because of the COVID-19 pandemic cause significant revenue losses for service providers while service needs remain high or have increased.

Funding is being distributed to help restore existing critical services levels for providers across Maricopa County and help ensure the stability of domestic and sexual violence service programs.

The total funding available is $4,760,000 over three years.

Applicants were required to meet the following Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicant Agency is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
  • Applicant Agency is a qualified domestic and/or sexual violence service provider, which may include being a member of ACESDV.
  • Applicant Agency is required to serve residents of Maricopa County.
  • Applicant Agency certifies its service standards and policies follow the Arizona Domestic Violence Service Standards and/or Arizona Sexual Violence Service Standards.

ACESDV and Maricopa County are excited to announce that the following agencies applied for and were awarded funds through the MARPA COVID 19 Stabilization Grant Funds.

Ten Programs applied for funding. The table below shows organizations awarded/not awarded funds and how much.

Agency Name Amount Awarded
A New Leaf- (Faith House Program) $433,429.40
A New Leaf- (Autumn House Program) $161,764.56
Catholic Charities Community Services, Inc. $47,500.00
Chicanos Por La Causa- (The De Colores Program) $96,330.00
Eve’s Place – (Maricopa County Mobile Advocacy Program) $1,301,121.00
Jewish Family & Children’s Service- (Shelter Without Walls Program) $276,837.00
National Victim Advocacy Alliance $0.00
New Life Center $325,124.00
Peer Solutions $202,759.00
Sojourner Center $292,367.00

 

 

Volunteer Grant Selection Committee Members Needed

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Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence is recruiting for  Grant Selection Committee Member  

In June of 2021, the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV) entered into a contract with Maricopa County, AZ to be the administrator of the Maricopa County Domestic Violence Reduction Program Grant Funds. We refer to these funds as the MARPA Covid 19 Grant Funds. Grant Funds are for Domestic and Sexual Violence Services within Maricopa County, AZ.  

ACESDV is recruiting volunteers to serve as Grant Selection Committee members to participate in the grant application process.  

ACESDV is engaging in Participatory Grantmaking to ensure that the Grant Selection Committee is diverse and inclusive to include community members and survivors in the decision process. Participatory Grantmaking is an approach to funding decisions and strategies that emphasizes a ‘nothing about us without us’ approach. It aims to shift power in grant-making decisions from organization staff to communities and those most affected by a social issue. 

Traditionally, the grant application review process includes only those who have deep knowledge about an issue and formal credentials; participatory grantmaking expands this definition to include people with lived experience as experts on issues affecting them. Participatory grantmaking sees all participants as grantmakers. 

ACESDV is recruiting for five individuals to serve on the Grant Selection Committee and two alternates that will participate in the process but will not make recommendations unless a committee member is unable to fulfill the requirements.  

Individuals interested in serving on the Grant Selection Committee will need to submit an application. The application is short, and no resume is required. Once all applications are received, the ACESDV Participatory Grant Making Committee will review all applications and make selections based on eligibility. All applicants will receive an email notification letting them know if they were selected. Those that are selected will receive an invitation to orientation training.

Potential Grant Selection Committee Members should be individuals who identify as survivors of sexual and/or domestic violence, community members who have experience working with sexual and/or domestic violence services, or community members who have knowledge of Participatory Grantmaking best practices or grant application review process.

Due to conflict of interest, individuals employed or affiliated with agencies that applied for this grant are not eligible to serve on the Grant Selection Committee. 

Qualifications and Responsibilities  

  • Attention to Details: Grant Review Committee members are expected to review and evaluate each application thoroughly and follow the criteria provided during the orientation training  
  • Have Availability – All Grant Selection Committee members are required to attend the orientation training, commit to the time needed for individual reviews and committee review meetings.  
  • Ability to be objective without bias- Grant Selection Committee Members are expected to score grant applications objectively without bias or regard to any prior relationships with the applying agencies, its employees, agents, or representatives.  
  • Able to maintain confidentiality- Each member of the Grant Selection Committee will be charged with the responsibility of protecting the applications and guaranteeing non-disclosure of any information or materials contained in the applications before, during, and after the grant application selection process — including their deliberations or recommendations to anyone outside of ACESDV and Grant Selection Committee.  
  • The Grants Selection Committee will review all application materials, including narratives, proposed budget, support materials, and applicants’ data. They will evaluate individual applications, score each application; present scores and comments then discuss applications at committee meeting (s). 
  • Grant Selection Committee members are expected to evaluate grant applications following criteria outlined by Maricopa County and convey their analysis of an application clearly and accurately when completing their individual scoring forms and preparing for the consensus discussions. 
  • All committee members will receive all grant applications and scoring sheets electronically to review unless otherwise requested. 
  • Grant Selection Committee members will be required to participate in virtual workgroups, where all committee members can post questions for discussion and/or clarification. Monitored by ACESDV Program Administrator-Grants.  
  • Once individual reviews are complete. The committee will meet to review/ discuss and complete the final scoring. The committee should never meet without an ACESDV staff member and meeting recorder present.  
  • Committee will submit written recommendations to ACEDSV’s Program Administrator-Grants  
  • ACESDV will submit Grant Selection Committee’s recommendations to Maricopa County 
  • This is a non-paying, volunteer position. The Grant Selection Committee will determine the timeframe needed to complete all application selections. (i.e., 15 hours for two weeks. or fewer hours per week over a month). Please note: This is based on the community’s feedback during the Open Forum Survey. 
  • Volunteers will receive a Letter of Volunteer Hours. 

If you are interested in serving on the ACESDV Grant Selection Committee, please click the link and complete the application.  

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact: 

Tammy Ashcraft- Grants Administrator at tammy@acesdv.org  

ACESDV thanks you for your time and support and deeply appreciate your participation in this process.  

Apply via the online form application here. 

Request for Feedback on Participatory Grantmaking

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ACESDV Request for Feedback

On February 9th, the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence held an Open Forum requesting community members’ and survivors’ feedback on the process of selecting a Grant Selection Committee and the grant application selection process for the MARPA COVID 19 Grant Funds (Competitive Grant). ACESDV seeks to engage in Participatory Grantmaking in this process, ensuring that the Grant Selection Committee is diverse and inclusive to include community members and survivors in the decision process.

We are also extending the invitation for feedback to anyone that was not able to attend the Open Forum.

Your feedback will influence the following processes:

  1. The process ACESDV uses to select members to serve on a Grant Selection Committee who will review all applications submitted for the MARPA COVID 19 Grant Funds (Competitive Grant) and make recommendations to Maricopa County, which has the final approval.
  2. The process ACESDV and the Grant Selection Committee will use to review the applications.

Our hope is your participation in this process will lead to joint decision-making that will impact the programs that survivors have access to.

Please read the PowerPoint presentation from the Open Forum detailing the processes ACESDV is proposing then complete the Participatory Grantmaking Survey.  

Reading the presentation and completing the survey will take between 10-15 minutes depending on your feedback.

Click here for ACESDV Open Forum Participatory Grantmaking Presentation.

To complete Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Participatory Grantmaking Survey please click here:   Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Participatory Grantmaking Survey

Information about the MARPA Covid 19 Grant Funds- Competitive Grant.

The grant invests in proposed new or expanded programs to support: Community Based Services, Shelter Services, Lay Legal/Legal Services, Counseling Services, Hotline/Helpline, Direct Financial Assistance, and all other services that promote support and healing for survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence within Maricopa County, Arizona.

These funds are intended to support a system change in services that prioritize community-based services over shelter-based services.

Total funding for this category is $6,520,000 over three years. The RFGA for this grant is closed.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact:

Tammy Ashcraft- Grants Administrator at tammy@acesdv.org

ACESDV thanks you for your time and support and truly appreciate your participation in this process.

 

MARPA Competitive Grant Announcement

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NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

The Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV)
issues the
Maricopa County Domestic Violence Reduction Program Grant Funds Application (Competitive Grant)
 RGFA (Request for Grant Funds Application) Solicitation for the
Maricopa County American Rescue Plan Funds.

The grant invests in proposed new or expanded programs to support: Community Based Services, Shelter Services, Lay Legal/Legal Services, Counseling Services, Hotline/Helpline, Direct Financial Assistance, and all other services that promote support and healing for survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence within Maricopa County, Arizona.

  • Prospective Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the RFGA in its entirety before submitting Applications, to ensure that all requirements in the RFGA are understood prior to preparing application materials.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS/APPLICATION GUIDE

Click the link Maricopa County Domestic Violence Reduction Program Grant Funds Application (Competitive Grant)

SOLICITATION DUE DATE/TIME:

  • The deadline for submission of an application is on or before 5:00 pm (Arizona time) on January 31st, 2022.

PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE CALL

SUBMITTAL LOCATION

GRANT TERM:

  • Grant term date is November 1, 2021, ending on October 31st, 2022.

Eligible Applicants:

Non-profit Organizations, Native American Tribal Communities, and School districts or higher education organizations that provide services to survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual violence within Maricopa County.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicant Agency is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
  • Applicant Agency is a qualified domestic and/or sexual violence service provider.
  • Applicant Agency is required to serve residents of Maricopa County.
  • Applicant Agency certifies its service standards and policies follow the Arizona Domestic Violence Service Standards and/or Arizona Sexual Violence Service Standards. Links to Arizona Service Standards are under the Definition Section in the Application Instructions Guide.

Contact Person: Tammy Ashcraft, Program Administrator-Grants, Email: tammy@acesdv.org

Press Release: Rescue Plan Funds Will Address Homelessness, Domestic Violence and More in Arizona

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Democrats Deliver COVID-19 Relief for Arizonans
Rescue Plan Funds Will Address Homelessness, Domestic Violence and More 

IMMEDIATE RELEASE| November 3rd, 2021

PHOENIX— In an effort to bring critical relief to thousands of Arizonans still struggling with the pandemic, the Senate Democratic Caucus has directed more than $32.8 million from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act funds to non-profit organizations working to end homelessness and provide domestic violence services. 

Governor Ducey announced the funding allocations as part of a larger package of federal housing relief in partnership with the Senate Democratic Caucus. Earlier this year, Governor Ducey agreed to work with legislative Democrats to direct $90 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to agencies or organizations selected and vetted by the caucuses, which the House and Senate split evenly. Today’s announcement was the first disbursement of  those Democratic Caucus funding requests. 

“Senate Democrats know that Arizonans are still hurting from the pandemic and need immediate relief with everything from housing support to domestic violence resources,” said Senate Democratic Leader Rebecca Rios. “Our caucus worked tirelessly to identify and vet organizations across our state that are qualified and capable of bringing direct support to Arizona’s families, children and workers. We’re grateful to President Biden and Congressional Democrats for bringing these funds to Arizona and want to get them to where they belong, which is with the people of Arizona. We look forward to more announcements on how Democrats are bringing COVID relief to Arizona in the near future.”

The funded requests from the Senate Caucus include:

  • $10 million to distribute to counties for general services to provide services and resources to those experiencing homelessness.
  • $3.3 million to Native American Connections (NAC), which offers services related to behavioral health, affordable housing and community development. The funding supports the acquisition of a 58-bed transitional housing facility in the West Valley for those experiencing homelessness and low-income youth and seniors. While utilizing the transitional housing, the individuals gain the skills and time needed to locate and secure permanent housing.  The Governor also added an additional $3.9 million in funds to Native American Connections.  
  • $7.5 million to distribute to counties for domestic violence provider services, providing safe housing options for survivors in need of support.  
  • $4 million to distribute to domestic violence providers specifically serving Native American Tribes. 
  • $5 million for Chicano Por La Causa to hire personnel who will assist with rental applications and housing relocation and provide referrals to other community resources. 
  • $2.5 million for Home Matters to Arizona to expand affordable housing options and to support providers that focus on transitional, homeless and domestic abuse shelters.  
  • $500,000 to provide safe and reliable housing to LGBTQ youth in need of shelter. 

PRESS CONTACT
Josselyn Berry
602-376-5705
JBerry@AZLeg.gov

NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for MARPA COVID 19 Grant Funds-Competitive Grant

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NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

Maricopa County American Rescue Plan Funds for the Maricopa County Domestic Violence Reduction Program Grant

The Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV) will be issuing a Request for Grant Funds Application Solicitation by 5:00 pm (Arizona Time) on or before November 30th, 2021.

Applicant Agencies are invited to attend an optional Pre-Application Conference Call. Registration information will be in the RFGA.

ACESDV wants to ensure:

  • Community and Survivors involvement in the application and the grant selection process.
  • All interested applicants have advanced notice for funds available.

Announcement Type: Competitive

The solicitation notification will be announced through:
Program Member Email Lists
Community Email Lists
ACESDV website:  https://www.acesdv.org/
ACESDV Social Media

MARPA COVID 19 Grant Funds (Competitive Grant)
The grant invests in proposed new or expanded programs to support: Legal Services, Community Based Services, Counseling and Healing Services, and all other services that promote support and healing for survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence. These funds are intended to support a system change in services that prioritizes community-based services over shelter-based services. The number of awards will depend on the number and quality of applications received. Total funding for this category is $6,520,000 over three years.

Eligible Applicants:
Native American Tribal Communities, Non-profit Organizations and School districts or higher education that provide services to survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual violence within Maricopa County.

Eligibility Criteria: 

  • Applicant Agency is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
  • Applicant Agency is a qualified domestic and/or sexual violence service provider.
  • Applicant Agency is required to serve residents of Maricopa County.
  • Applicant Agency certifies its service standards and policies follow the Arizona Domestic Violence Service Standards and/or Arizona Sexual Violence Service Standards.

To prepare for the Request for Grant Application:

Please submit questions regarding the Maricopa County Domestic Violence Reduction Program Funds here:  Maricopa County Domestic Violence Reduction Program Funds Questions and Answers   or visit our website at https://www.acesdv.org/ .

31 Facts for Domestic Violence Awareness Month October 2021

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! We look forward to honoring domestic violence survivors this month along with our community and uplift the issue of domestic violence. Please see below for 31 facts for the 31 days of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We invite you to share each fact each day on your social media or feel free to reshare/repost through our social media as well. Please save the date of Thursday, October 21st to wear purple and honor domestic violence awareness month and survivors by wearing purple and posting on social media why this issue matters to you. 

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AZ Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Announces Extended Helpline Hours

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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
September 21, 2021 

2700 N. Central Ave, Suite 1100
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-279-2900 / 1-800-782-6400
media@acesdv.org 

 ARIZONA COALITION TO END SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ANNOUNCES EXTENDED HELPLINE HOURS 

PHOENIX, SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 – The Arizona Sexual and Domestic Violence Helpline announces extended hours on Tuesday evenings until 7:00pm (AZ time). 

The Arizona Sexual and Domestic Violence Helpline and Chat is available Monday – Friday 8:30a – 5:00p with extended hours on Tuesdays: 8:30a – 7:00p. The Helpline provides support, information, financial assistance, and referrals to survivors of sexual and domestic violence, friends and families, and advocates.  

The Arizona Sexual and Domestic Violence Helpline has been able to assist survivors of sexual and domestic violence with the unique challenges brought on by the global pandemic such as increased isolation and access to services. The health crisis brought a significant increase to the number of contacts reaching out to the Helpline with monthly numbers increasing an average of 23% throughout 2020, about 600 more calls/chats/texts throughout 2020. 2021 is seeing even more increases. June 2021 had the highest month of calls in the past decade and continue to increase by another 20%.  

“ACESDV is pleased to announce the Arizona Sexual and Domestic Helpline will now offer assistance to survivors on Tuesday evenings,” said Jenna Panas, CEO of the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence. “We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with even more survivors by offering additional availability.” 

The Helpline can be reached by phone (602) 279-2980 or (800) 782-6400, through SMS text: 520-720-3383 or online chat: www.acesdv.org/helpline. Assistance is provided in both English and Spanish. 

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About the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence 

The Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV) works to dismantle oppression and promote equity among all people, focusing on increasing public awareness about sexual and domestic violence and enhancing safety and services for survivors. ACESDV was originally founded as the Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence in 1980, so that concerned citizens and professionals could unite in a statewide organization to end domestic violence. In 2013, the coalition became the designated dual coalition to address both sexual and domestic violence in Arizona, thus becoming the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence. ACESDV provides training and technical assistance to responders, service providers, and community members, engages in public policy advocacy and public awareness initiatives, and provides direct services through the Arizona Sexual and Domestic Violence Services Helpline and through phone, chat and text. To learn more visit www.acesdv.org 

Follow ACESDV on Twitter: twitter.com/ACESDV
Find ACESDV on Facebook: facebook.com/ACESDV
See ACESDV on Instagram: instagram.com/AZCESDV 

Media Contact(s)
Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence
Jenna Panas, (817) 939-1577
Jenna@acesdv.org