Author Archives: Kathy Rutten
Network Hosting Discussion Calls via Zoom Regarding Upcoming Legislative Changes
The Network is hosting weekly discussion calls via Zoom during the month of June on legislative changes that go into effect July 1st. If interested in participating, please contact Kathy at kathy@sdnafvsa.com
June 1st
11amCT/10amMT Discussion of House Bill 1244: Authorize Forensic Medical Examinations for Certain Persons (specifically for individuals with disabilities)
June 8th
11amCT/10amMT Discussion
- House Bill 1074: revise certain provisions regarding the required time that sexual assault kits be preserved
- House Bill 1103: authorize the forensic medical examination of certain minor victims without parental or guardian consent.
June 15th
11amCT/10amMT Discussion of Marsy’s Law SD/Victims’ rights with a panel of national experts
June 22nd
11amCT/10amMT Discussion of House Bill 1047: An Act to revise certain provisions regarding human trafficking
June 29th
11amCT/10amMT Discussion of Senate Bill 44: An Act to authorize the use of crime victims’ compensation funds to reimburse law enforcement for certain emergency expenses incurred for victims.
**Please note that other relevant legislation that will be effective July 1st will be addressed as time allows during each discussion.
Addressing Cultural Responsiveness and Personal Bias Webinar Series
The current webinar series is currently full, however if you would like to be added to the wait list and/or the list for the next series, please contact Krista at krista@sdnafvsa.com
Resources on the Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
GENERAL RESOURCES
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
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
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 April 23, 2020
Calendar of Webinars and Trainings Hosted by NNEDV and other national TA Providers
Northeast South Dakota Family Violence Conference
October 28th and 29th, 2020
Dakota Event Center
Aberdeen, SD
For more information and to register, click NESD Conference
