Why do we support #AB1028? We agree with SF Gen trauma surgeon Dr. Caitlin Collins: “This bill is evidence-based, consistent with trauma-informed care, honors patient autonomy & does not restrict a provider from helping a patient engage law enforcement should they choose it.”

CRDVN is proud to support #AB1028 by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor with @cpedvcoalition Alliance for Boys and Men of Color @withoutviolence Los Angeles LGBT Center, joined by 88 supporting orgs, including DV advocacy programs & health care providers working on the front lines to support the health & safety of survivors!

#AB1028 centers care & directs survivors of DV to vital services, advocates who work with survivors to address safety planning, restraining orders, their children, finances, emotional/spiritual support, emergency shelter & housing. Read more in SacBee: bit.ly/45ckw5T

Physical, emotional, financial, technological abuse, there's a need to talk about prevention with young people where they are, in schools, churches, their communities. Dr. Pamela Tate of Black Women Revolt testifying on #DVPrevention at Assembly select committee hearing #CALeg

Education is prevention. And these learnings are a long-term investment. Funding for prevention is essential for LGBTQ and culturally specific organizations serving the needs of communities. Pablo Espinoza co-exec director of CUAV to the Assembly Select Committee on DV #CALeg

Prevention has to be done at home, at school, and in the community. Ethnic specific communities have unique needs and we need to invest in working with culturally specific organizations that understand language, norms, and effective strategies. Nat Wadman of CPAF #CALeg

Economic independence is critical for survivors. A small increase in income leads to a decrease in #DV. Keely Linton of Strong Hearted Native Women's Coalition at today's Assembly Select Committee on Domestic Violence. #CALeg

At the intersection of DV and economic security, social enterprise and culturally responsive workforce training facilitate violence prevention. Tejeswi Dodda of @Maitribayarea at today's Assembly select committee hearing. #CALeg

On Tues., Feb. 27, Maria Nembhard, Jenesse's Policy and Community Advocate, joined other Culturally Responsive Domestic Violence Network representatives at the California Assembly Select Committee on Domestic Violence hearing, focusing on prevention and economic security. #domesticviolence #dvprevention

Domestic violence victims need supports to recover and rebuild and cuts to federal VOCA funding put those supports in jeopardy. Thank you Assemblymember Reyes and colleagues for advocating for funding to fill the gap. @EGReyesCA @cpedvcoalition

By failing to include $200M to maintain funding for victims’ services programs Gavin Newsom's #MayRevise allows steep cuts to core services for victims of violence throughout California. Statement w/ @cpedvcoalition @Valor_US_ Los Angeles LGBT Center Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking, CACC cpedv.org/press-release/…