$6.1M in expenses

Advance public policy solutions: pass strong legislation addressing the needs of survivors, families and communities. Work with state offices and other multi-disciplinary bodies to ensure policies are implemented and institutional responses are effective in promoting victim safety and appropriate responses to those who commit abuse. -advocated for stage prevention funding and legislation to address survivors' needs. -work with state agencies to implement funding for prevention programming. -tracked and advocated for over 40 pieces of legislation. -convened monthly webinars with member organizations, hosted topic-specific listening sessions, and hosted webinars to educate. Communicate priorities: ensure accurage and responsible reporting with news analyses and media advocacy. Promote healthy relationships and shift social norms about root causes of domestic violence. -issued multiple press releases, advisories and media statements. -led statewide campaigns promoting domestic violence awareness month and teen dating violence. -conducted public education about strategic policy areas via traditional and social media. -provided communications technical assistance. Strengthen capacity: lead network of advocates organizing for common solutions with related social justice movements, provide tools, training and resources to ensure statewide system effectively attend to the evolving needs of survivors and families, mobilized communities to prevent and respond to domestic violence with innovative approaches. -hosted annual membership meeting and facilitated regional convenings. -trained professionals attending state domestic violence conference. -conducted regional trainings and webinars on domestic violence-related topics. -coordinated regional trainings on various relevant service delivery topics reporting for advocates. -provided technical assistance to individuals contacting help desk. -supported member professional development and listservs and peer learning cirles.