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While the timing is less than ideal for the release of our latest resource - we couldn't wait to share it! We are proud of our new federal funding primer and hope that it will be helpful to you in the coming year. Big thanks to Network Subject Matter Expert Steven Olender for his work compiling the primer containing an array of sources that can help kinship programs fund their service provision. Some of the included funding sources are well known, like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and others are less commonly accessed for kinship services, such as Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds. ▶️ Refer to the new primer at: https://lnkd.in/gu3kRT9Z #KinshipCare, #Grandfamilies

#SurvivorsDeserve access to services. At the heart of NNEDV's work are our member coalitions, which represent 2,000+ domestic violence programs and the millions of survivors they serve each year with care and love. Our network deserves to thrive, and our advocates deserve to do their jobs safely and sustainably. Instead, we're facing devastating funding cuts to key federal funding sources like the Victims of Crime Act (#VOCA) that jeopardize our efforts at every level. Help us continue our vital work, no matter what: https://bit.ly/34f6eCD #GiveForDV [Image description: Against an orange background, white text reads: "Survivors deserve access to services. NNEDV’s Capacity Technical Assistance team supports the 56 state and territorial domestic violence coalitions, who in turn help more than 2,000 local programs and millions of survivors every year. Help us continue this essential work, no matter what: NNEDV.org /Donate. NNEDV logo below. The NNEDV logo consists of 66 small house shapes arranged in a large house shape, and text reading: "NNEDV National Network to End Domestic Violence."]

If you are looking for federal funding sources to fund your #kinship program, the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network has got what you need. Bookmark this comprehensive Federal Funding Primer and refer to it in the coming year.

300,000 Missing Children: A Humanitarian Crises Unfolding In a shocking report released this week, the DHS reveals that ICE is unable to track nearly 300,000 immigrant children who have crossed into the U.S. This is not just a number—it’s 300,000 lives, children with families, futures, and dreams, that have completely vanished. These children are some of the most vulnerable, facing potential exploitation, trafficking, and abuse. This is an urgent call to action. We need accountability, stronger protections, and transparency to ensure every child is safe and cared for. At IMG Unity Collective, we stand for those who have no voice. If you've seen enough and want to make a difference, unite with us. Please support The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to help find missing children, reduce child sexual exploitation, and prevent child victimization. #IMGunity

Today is World Day Against Human Trafficking. Human trafficking is a cause that deeply resonates with me. This heinous crime involves traffickers exploiting individuals' hopes and desperation for profit, preying on the most vulnerable. The Tim Tebow Foundation reports that hundreds of thousands of children are being sexually exploited and abused by their offenders, while approximately 50 million people are enslaved by traffickers. Immediate action is crucial. Nations need to prioritize child protection, enhance legal frameworks, strengthen law enforcement, and allocate more resources to combat child trafficking. If you or someone you know is a victim or survivor, please contact local helplines. Let's support programs that aid survivors through donations and raise awareness about this issue. Together, let’s take action to put an end to human trafficking. #WorldDayAgainstTrafficking #EndHumanTrafficking 

INVISIBLE HANDCUFFS This #thoughtfulThursday I want to look into the subject of Modern Slavery. 12 years ago Matt Redman and LZ7 (2 Christian artists) released a song called 27 million to highlight the number of people caught up in Modern Slavery. Horrifyingly the UN now claim, 12 years later, that number has risen to 50 million - nearly double. Sadly it is something which is common place in Southend even if it is well hidden. Last year 17,000 people in the UK were rescued from Modern slavery and 1/3 of these people were in the East of England. According to UK government figures there are 10,000 PEOPLE in the UK who are victims but Modern slavery charities such as UNSEEN claim there are more likely 120,000 victims. Globally it is said 1 in 4 of these victims are children and in the UK 47% of those referred to the NRA (National Referral Mechanism) say they were exploited as children. The BBC recently released a programme (below) which talks about victims who were paid £70 -£100 a week at a McDonalds in Cambridge and forced to work 70 -100 hour weeks with 1 person even working a 30 hour shift. They were living in broad daylight and one of the traffickers even worked at the same place filling in all the forms and sitting in in the interviews. https://lnkd.in/eY2kfHVE We need to be alert to this danger and be aware it isn't just Eastern Europeans who are trafficked but also white British people. What can we do about it? One of the best things we can do is to be aware of the following signs that Modern Slavery may be happening: Let's not forget the example below was of victims living in a normal street and the neighbours did pick up on the men not talking to anyone and being told to come inside if anyone spoke to them. For more information please speak to the great Dan Pratt who will be able to assist and also possible give training. #slave #peoplearenotforsale #uk

This week along with the London Communities Emergencies Partnership (LCEP), we spent time talking to our partners in charities, faith and community groups representing a wide cross section of people in London.    One of the things these organisations asked for was reassurance that with events such as #BlackPride happening this weekend, those participating and communities around such events would be safe and protected.    Metropolitan Police (MPS) have provided us with the following reassurance:   The MPS is aware that some communities within London feel vulnerable due to the ongoing public disorder and unrest across the country, and there is an enhanced policing and community engagement plan in place for this week in response to the ongoing concerns. Local policing teams are out providing a more visible policing presence and are reaching out to local communities/organisations to provide advice and reassurance. If there are any specific concerns, then these can be raised through those local teams. UK Black Pride (UKBP) is a significant event, and the Met has policing plans in place to ensure everyone can feel safe. There are no specific concerns around the UKBP event at this time. The Met remain in close contact with the organisers and will keep the situation under review. The MPS are providing regular updates through press notices on their website here: https://lnkd.in/eJkEvy8f Please also be reminded about the opportunities for reporting hate crime as below: If anyone witnesses or experiences hate crime of any kind, report it immediately by speaking to an officer or contacting police via 101. In an emergency always dial 999. You can also contact the CATCH(Communities Against Hate) Partnership for specialist advice and support: https://lnkd.in/eD6tspgB Reporting hate crime is the first step to bringing perpetrators to justice.     Police and criminal justice partners will continue to focus relentlessly on anyone suspected of fuelling violence, disorder and hate in our city, with prosecutors across London working in real-time with the police to provide legal advice, authorise charges, and get perpetrators into court quickly to deliver justice. Please do share this with the charities, community and faith groups in your networks.

January is Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human trafficking is a global issue that affects millions of people, stripping them of their freedom and basic rights. This month, we honor survivors, raise awareness, and commit to ending this modern form of slavery. 💡 Did You Know? • An estimated 27.6 million people are currently subjected to forced labor and sexual exploitation worldwide. • Trafficking affects all genders, ages, and communities, with marginalized groups often being most vulnerable. How You Can Make a Difference: 🌍 Educate Yourself: Learn the signs of human trafficking and share resources. 📢 Speak Out: Use your voice to raise awareness on social media and in your community. 🤝 Support Survivors: Donate to or volunteer with organizations working to combat human trafficking. 📞 Report Suspicious Activity: Call local hotlines or the global trafficking hotline to report concerns. Together, we can build a world free from exploitation and abuse. Let’s take a stand this January and beyond. #EndTrafficking #SlaveryAndHumanTraffickingPrevention #FreedomForAll #blackwomaninhr

Saying goodbye to 2024, we emphasize the importance of care and conscious giving. The modulus team supports organizations that tirelessly work to empower those in need and protect the most vulnerable: 💙 Plision: A volunteer organization that has been supporting people in need for the past 20 years in various areas: refugees, homelessness, natural disasters, juvenile facilities, prisons, and impoverished families. With respect and care for others, we will collect and offer essential items to support Plision's work. Learn more: https://www.plision.gr/  and https://lnkd.in/d-jZ8gKz 👣 Galatsi's Stray Faces (G.A.F.): A group of volunteers who, since 2014, have been joining forces to care for and protect stray animals, aiming to create a safer world for animals, where they live in harmony with people. Supporting their work with a shared sense of responsibility, we will cover the costs of neutering and medical expenses for the cat colonies they care for. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dC63Ysss Together, we spread kindness and hope, creating a wave of positive change – because every act counts. 🌟 🌍 Be part of this change today! ✨ Stay tuned for more initiatives that make a difference. #KindnessInAction #GivingBack #SupportAndCare #ModulusCares #CommunitySupport #SpreadHope #MakeADifference #ActsOfKindness #CharityWork #PositiveChange

NEW EVALUATION FINDINGS: Stockton Ceasefire Evaluation finds significant reductions in victimization, violent recidivism for highest-risk community members relative to rigorous comparison group.   This evaluation builds on the growing body of evidence that cities can reduce violence in the near-term, while improving outcomes for community members directly impacted by violence and working to build trust between police and impacted communities. View the full evaluation here: https://lnkd.in/gbkq73JU BACKGROUND: To make progress on violence, we have to change how cities work. For almost a decade, California Partnership for Safe Communities (CPSC) worked with the City of Stockton, CA to develop and implement an evidence-informed, citywide approach to reducing community violence.  This work began after Stockton became the largest U.S. city to declare bankruptcy at that time and immediately set all time homicide records.  Over the next several years, the city took a series of steps to redevelop a police department decimated by Bankruptcy; to engage with community stakeholders deeply concerned about violence and to re-build violence intervention capacity also gutted by the city’s financial crisis. Under former Mayor Michael Tubbs and then Police Chief Eric Jones’ leadership, and with CPSC’s support, Stockton launched the Office of Violence Prevention, re-built the Peacekeepers outreach program and brought in Daniel Muhammad to serve as the Director of OVP. Simultaneously, The Stockton Police Department became the lead agency in an ambitious national police reform effort.  The recently released evaluation of this strategy by the Crime and Justice Policy Lab found these impacts:  -40% reduction in shooting victimization amongst 1,080 highest-risk community members (ceasefire participants); relative to a similar high-risk control group of untreated peers.  -37% reduction in violence recidivism and a -25% reduction in general recidivism (arrest) amongst treated highest-risk community members; relative to a similarly high-risk control group of untreated peers.  During the three periods of time when Ceasefire was in place in Stockton over the last 30 years, homicides were 30% lower, relative to a panel of 11 peer comparison cities.  The specific implementation from 2018-2022 was associated with a -13% reduction in citywide homicides relative to peer cities, and seemed to have a protective effect in spite of the many challenges of the pandemic. The evaluation also found that robust political support and a strong management system were essential components in Stockton Ceasefire’s effectiveness. These findings are consistent with CPSC’s Key City Capacities to Reduce Community Violence framework.  For more information, go to: https://lnkd.in/gacu4hTz