March 2024 DVN Updates
March 4th, 2024
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FEELING LUCKY TO HAVE YOUR SUPPORT, NETWORK!
MARCH IS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH & DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH
March is both Women’s History Month and Disability Awareness Month, recognizing & honoring marginalized groups’ experiences. We’ll explore how violence intersects with gender, race, and disability, amplifying silenced voices and promoting inclusivity for a more equitable society.
WANT TO MAKE AN IMPACT?
Joining the Network with a $250 donation would help our pilot Restorative Justice program lead 2 hours of a facilitated healing circle with those who have been harmed by domestic violence. Joining at $100 would fund an hour of Advocates Network Training for up to 25 adult professionals or provide art supplies for our Project HEAL art therapy for domestic violence survivors workshop series.
WE’RE HIRING: Summer High School Intern
Intern will get the opportunity to…
– Get paid while gaining experience!
– Develop leadership & collaboration skills!
– Help plan our Youth Network Program!
– Lead discussions & awareness campaigns!
– Receive mentorship & support!
– Make a meaningful difference!
– Explore your interests!
Apply by the end of March 2024.
BEYOND EQUITY EVENTS CONTINUED!
Intersectional DV Workshop: Women’s History & Disability
An empowering intersectional free DV workshop led by DVN & Indiana Disability Justice (IDJ)!
This event is designed for those who identify as BIPOC women or non-binary folx.
Join us on Thursday, March 21st, 2024 from 5:30-8:00 PM at Edna Martin Christian Center, 2605 E. 25th Street (37 Place) in the Community Room. The perfect opportunity to explore conversations about these important intersections!
REGISTER NOW – LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!
NOTE: *To ensure attendance, we’re charging a small fee at registration. We will REFUND you the ticket fee upon attendance. Thank you!
PROJECT HEAL
Call for artists and interest in workshops.
DVN has launched Project HEAL (Hearing and Empowering Survivors through an Artistic Lens)!
This project invites survivors & participants to explore healing through various methods of creating. DVN through Project HEAL will host various workshops throughout Marion County bringing projects that participants can work on while learning about art as one method to healing.
These workshops will lead to an art show held on the first Friday of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Workshop participants can choose to have their pieces on display or for sale at the show (100% of sales on pieces created by survivors will go back to the survivor).
More workshop details to come!
We are looking for community artists to be involved in the show who have work that aligns with the theme of “healing” or “healing through creating.”
Please fill out this form if you’d like to get involved with in any form or learn more about Project HEAL!
Advocates Network x Restorative Justice
March In-Person Meeting
Join us on March 12th at 9am at the Edna Martin Christian Center Community Room (also our agency spotlight!) for a talk by our Restorative Justice Specialist, Elle Roberts. Elle will explain what Restorative Justice is and our plans for its implementation in our community, launching in the spring of 2024. Bring your questions and be ready for an engaging discussion!
Edna Martin Christian Center, Community Room, 2605 E 25th St., Indianapolis IN 46218 | Tuesday, March 12th | 9 AM – 11 AM
SEE THE 2024 ADVOCATE’S NETWORK CALENDAR
REGISTER FOR APRIL 9TH VIRTUAL MEETING
Save these Dates…
ICADV & DVN RACE AWAY FROM DV 5K RUN/WALK : April 10th
More details to come.
ONE COMMUNITY, ONE COOKOUT: April 27th
A free Community Wide Plan event: Gather, grill, & chill with us! Tentative date – more details to come.
BINGO PROM FUNDRAISER : June 20th
We’re excited to announce…. prom night! Ticket details to be announced.
Wanna be a sponsor? Contact Andy Duncan at aduncan@dvnconnect.org.
Our 2023 Annual Report is out now!
Check it out to see the growth, goals, and achievements from last year. Huge thanks to YOU, Network – we couldn’t have done it without you!
More ways you can get involved:
– March 8th is International Women’s Day!
– Centers of Wellness for Urban Women (CWUW) invites you to enjoy some mindfulness, music, movement, and meditation on Friday, March 15th: REGISTER HERE
– Register for the Latino Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence’s virtual forum on “Human Trafficking and Sexual Violence” on Thursday, March 14, at 11:00am EST: REGISTER HERE
Wishing a happy birthday to our incredible Youth Program Coordinator!
Imani Jones (they/them) – March 3rd
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