Terri Hamrick, MNM
Executive Director
Survivors, Inc.
Post Office Box 3572
Gettysburg, PA  17325
(717) 334-0589 Extension 22
Facsimile (717) 334-3576
EMail:  Terri@...
 
Mission Statement
Survivors supports those who experience domestic violence or sexual assault
and strives to create a world in which violence against women and children
is unthinkable.
 
 

-----Original Message-----
From: policy@... [mailto:policy@...] On Behalf Of
Nicole A. Lindemyer
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 1:40 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: Federal Funding - FVPSA, VAWA, & VOCA

This message is from the PCADV Policy Contacts List


Hello there! Members of U.S. Congress are on break and back in their
districts right now--but they head back to DC on September 7th. That means
that we have just two more weeks to meet with Members of Congress and their
staff in the district!

Why is this so important?

Senators and Representatives are hearing from so many constituents right now
on a variety of issues. Let's make sure that the voices of survivors are
heard loud and clear so that our U.S. Reps and Senators prioritize (1) the
need to reauthorize the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act
(FVPSA) and (2) the need to increase funding for VAWA, FVPSA and VOCA!!

Below are some documents that should make it easy for you to reach out to
Senators, Representatives, and their staff. We need to make sure that all
Members of Congress know that FVPSA reauthorization and funding for VAWA,
VOCA and FVPSA are a priority for their constituents.

Please try to schedule at least one site visit to your program before they
go back to DC! At the very least, get in touch with their district office
now by phone, letter, or email and tell them about your services and funding
needs.

Have an event coming up (DV Awareness Month, annual fundraiser, etc.)?
Invite them! Have a newsletter? Subscribe them! Have printed brochures or
posters about your DV and/or your program that you give out? Bring the
materials to their district office so they can make the materials available
for their constituents!

Share your feedback!

Knowing the outcomes of your member programs activities helps to bolster our
activities at the state and national coalition levels. Please let us know
who you have seen and what they said!

Of course, if I can help, CALL ME! I'm always glad to!

Thanks!

Regarding FVPSA

House of Representatives
Education and Labor Committee
Healthy Families and Children Subcommittee (HFC)

NOTE: PA Rep. Todd Platts is the Ranking Republican on this
subcommittee so it is ESSENTIAL that those in his district contact
him
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE and ask him to make FVPSA reauthorization
and full funding for VAWA, VOCA, and FVPSA a priority!!!!

PA Rep. Altmire is also on this subcommittee and must be contacted
by his constituent DV programs, as well.

Senate
Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee
Children and Families Subcommittee

Regarding Appropriations (in both Houses)

Full Appropriations Committee
Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Subcommittee
Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee

*But remember, it is important to get our message to ALL Senators and
Representatives.

NNEDV In-district Lobbying Guide
http://www.nnedv.org/docs/Policy/fvpsaindistrictlobbyingguide.pdf
This is a step-by-step guide that will help you work with Congressional
members and staff, to organize meetings and events.

Sample Scheduling Letter
http://www.nnedv.org/docs/Policy/sampleinvitationletter.doc
Edit this letter to schedule a meeting with a Member of Congress.

Key Members of Congress http://www.nnedv.org/docs/Policy/keymoc.pdf
Use this document to identify those Members of Congress who you and your
member programs should target as a priority. Prioritize meeting with
Members of Congress on the following Committees and Subcommittees:

State Coalition Talking Points/Local Program Talking Points
http://www.nnedv.org/docs/Policy/comprehensivetalkingpoints.pdf
Use these talking points to share your compelling stories about the need for
funding and the crucial role FVPSA plays in your community.

FVPSA Documents http://www.nnedv.org/docs/Policy/FVPSA_Reauthorization.pdf
To handout to Members of Congress or their staff in meetings about FVPSA.

Sample Letter http://www.nnedv.org/docs/Policy/fvpsasampleletter.doc
You can edit this letter and send it to your Members of Congress to ask for
support for FVPSA reauthorization and funding increases.

UPDATED VOCA 2009 Fact Sheet -
http://pubs.pcadv.net/public_policy/VOCA_2009_Fact_Sheet_(Rev_0808).pdf
This is revised 2009 VOCA fact sheet that includes info about the proposed
increases for federal FY 09-10. You can find other detailed information and
current developments about VOCA at [ http://www.navaa.org ]www.navaa.org

The FY 2009 Appropriations Briefing Book
http://www.nnedv.org/docs/Policy/briefingbookfy09.pdf
One page descriptions of VAWA programs, FVPSA and VOCA with color funding
charts.

FY 2009 Appropriations Chart
http://www.nnedv.org/docs/Policy/appropschartfy09_detail.pdf
Details the progress of FY 2009 Appropriations so far.

DV/SA Fact Sheet www.nnedv.org/docs/Policy/2007dvsafactsheet.pdf
Use these statistics to explain the prevalence of these crimes, successes of
VAWA and the need for additional funding.


Nicole A. Lindemyer, Esq.
Policy & Special Projects Manager
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV)
6400 Flank Drive, Suite 1300
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 545-6400, ext. 205
nal@...

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