Updated October 13, 2020
Author Archives: Kathy Rutten
October Domestic Violence Month Awareness Events
Working Against Violence, Inc. (WAVI)–Rapid City
Oct 11-17 Walk a Mile In Her Shoes
There is an old saying: “You can’t really understand another person’s experience until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. ”The Walk a Mile in HER Shoes® WAVI Virtual Edition event is a pledge based, fundraising and public awareness campaign. The event features men (women & children too!) who raise pledges, join together and literally walk one mile in women’s high-heeled shoes. In response to the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, WAVI has chosen to adapt to the situation and will continue with a VIRTUAL event. This means you will be able to complete your mile anywhere! Choose any day between October 11-17, get your walk in, and then challenge 5 friends to take a walk too! For more information visit https://www.wavi.org/about-wavi/events/
Oct 14 Annual Candlelight Vigil
Oct 20 First Responders Appreciation Day
Every October WAVI staff thank first responders by baking treats and delivering them throughout the area. WAVI staff will also be setup at the Public Safety building (second floor) from 9am-2pm. Stop by and grab some treats to go!
Every Friday in October
We encourage everyone to wear purple to show your support for victims and survivors and help spread awareness. Share your photos with us on social media or via email at kristinas@wavi.org
Family Crisis Center–Redfield
Candlelight Walk
October 22, 2020
During the walk, a banner will be carried from the Library to the Family Crisis Center stating the following:
October is
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Take Time to
Remember the Victims
Who Lost Their Lives
and
Honor the Survivors
Help Those Experiencing Abuse to Speak Up
Everyone Has the Right NOT To Be Abused
Participants will be carrying battery operated lighted candles. At the end, hot apple cider will be served.
I CARE–Vermillion
At USD we will be focusing on healthy relationships. Be on the lookout for signage around campus. Tentative additional events are listed below.
- Love Simon showing in the MUC Ballroom on Friday Evening, October 23rd, a collaboration with SPECTRUM and WMST for LGBTQ+ History Month as well as Healthy Relationship Month. THANK YOU to Dr. Lampert for inviting I CARE to take part in this awesome event!
- Because I Love You presentation and discussion in the MUC Ballroom at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, October 27th.
- Using the “Because I Love You” videos from One Love’s #ThatsNotLove campaign, students will understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, and the role that technology and scapegoats, like alcohol, can play in these relationships.
Resources on the Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)–Updated September 3, 2020
GENERAL RESOURCES
Recommendations for DV Programs for COVID–Updated July 2020
NNEDV Resource Page on COVID-19
COVID-19 News and Updates–NOVA
COVID19 Emerging Response Resources
INFORMATION ON COVID-19 FOR SURVIVORS, COMMUNITIES, AND DV/SA PROGRAMS
Emergency Services per County for South Dakota
Resources and FAQs for OVW Grantees
SASP Administrator Considerations during COVID19
Office for Victims of Crime Resource Guide on COVID-19
Protecting Survivor Privacy While Working From Home
Translating In Person Training to Virtual Training
RESOURCES FOR SHELTERS
COVID-19: Coalition Guidance for Programs
Preventing & Managing the Spread of COVID-19 Within Domestic Violence Programs
COVID 19 Recommendations for Shelters April 2020
RESOURCES FOR TRIBAL PROGRAMS
COVID-19 Guidance for Tribal Programs from NIWRC
Resources in Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)–National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center
Resources for Indian Country: Coronavirus (COVID-19)–National Congress of American Indians
RESOURCES FOR SANES (SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINERS)
IAFN (International Association of Forensic Nurses) COVID Guidance
RESOURCES FOR SURVIVORS AND FAMILY OR FRIENDS OF SURVIVORS
National Sexual Assault Resource Center On-Line Resources for Survivors
Ad from Tennessee regarding COVID-19
Tips for helping a friend experiencing domestic abuse during COVID-19
HIAS Know Your Rights during COVID-19
VAWA Housing Protections for Survivors During COVID-19
Sept 2020 What renters need to know about the new eviction moratorium
Evication Moratorium Order 2020-19654
RESOURCES FOR WORKING WITH CHILDREN
COVID-19 Kids Resources–Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment
Helping Children Cope with Stress During COVID-19
Online Safety for Children During COVID-19 Crisis
RESOURCES IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
Printable Resources in Multiple Languages
South Dakota Voices for Peace Multi-Language Resources on COVID-19
HIAS Know Your Rights during COVID-19_Swahili
HIAS Know Your Rights during COVID-19_Spanish
HIAS Know Your Rights during COVID-19_Russian
HIAS Know Your Rights during COVID-19_French
HIAS Know Your Rights during COVID-19_Farsi
HIAS Know Your Rights during COVID-19_Arabic
RESOURCES REGARDING USING TECHNOLOGY IN COMMUNICATING WITH SURVIVORS
Best Practices When Using Mobile Devices for Advocacy
Using Technology to Communicate with Survivors During a Public Health Crisis
Power Point For Advocates Using Technology during the COVID-19 Pandemic
RESOURCES FOR VISITATION CENTERS
COVID-19: Resources & Support for Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Programs
Sample Virtual Visitation Policy from River City
Supervised Visitations and Safe Exchanges during COVID-19
RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYERS/AGENCIES
SBA Loan Program in SD regarding COVID-19
SD Department of Health Resources for All Businesses and Employers:
- Workplace and Employer Resources & Recommendations
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What does it mean for employers? A summary of how some of the key provisions like Emergency Family and Medical Leave (FLMA) Expansion Act and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act impact employers.
- Employee Screening Questions and Guidelines: questions to ask employees reporting to work and guidance to help reduce the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
- COVID-19 Daily Screening Log: a resource for employers to track symptoms of employees reporting to work.
- Symptom Checker Algorithm
- Social Distancing at Work Poster
- Resources from other State Agencies
Recommended resources from NNEDV to help understand employers understand the Family First Coronavirus Response Act:
- This resource is helpful in summarizing the Family First Act:
- A notice should be posted or sent out by email with notices about FMLA changes and employee rights. The below link was one that was recommended: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/posters/FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal.pdf
- https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-employer-paid-leave
- https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions
Member Agency/Partner Upcoming Events–UPDATED October 1, 2020
Calendar of Webinars and Trainings Hosted by NNEDV and other national TA Providers
Union Gospel Mission–Sioux Falls
October 17th from 6 to 9pm we will gather at the Union Gospel Mission, 701 E 8th Street, to learn the correlation between domestic violence and homelessness. This event will be a casual open house style event. You may come and go any time between 6-9.
This event is aimed to educate the community on domestic violence and how it directly relates to and most times is the cause of homelessness for domestic abuse victims seeking safety.
Join us to raise awareness and funds to support women seeking a safe haven, support and rehabilitation at the Union Gospel Mission.
Domestic Violence advocate for the Union Gospel Mission, Sara Jo, will be presenting stories from women who have chosen to write about their experiences. “Walk a mile in their shoes.”
MODstash vintage will be hosting a pop up from 6-9 as well, donating 20% of sales to the UGM.
Artists Amanda Boerger, Maryn Terry, Morgan Bentley and Ozzy Ricardez are presenting custom Vans that will be up for silent auction at the event. Each artist will also have a display with their own art available for purchase.
Allie Sydow will be on site selling her ever popular cakes and bars.
Harmonic Tapestry will be on site selling handmade jewelry by Sara Jo.
Sara Jo will also be addressing attendees with a short speech at 7pm.
“The Story of SEEDs: Trauma-Informed and Gender-Responsive Sober Living Homes for Women with Histories of Addiction and Victimization”
Sponsored by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Interpersonal Violence Research Laboratory
Monday, Oct. 19, 2020
1 – 2 p.m. Central Time
Zoom video conference — more information coming soon.
This presentation is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
Click here for more information and to register
