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Supreme Court Decision in Kennedy v. Louisiana
June 2008
NAESV has released a statement in response to the Supreme Court decision in Kennedy v. Louisiana to overturn the death penalty for child sexual assault cases.
Sen. Biden (D-DE) budget amendment increases VAWA funds by $100 million!
March 2008
Sen. Biden’s (D-DE) budget amendment for VAWA programs passed the Senate with unanimous consent last night. The Biden amendment to the budget will increase the funds available for VAWA programs by $100 million. This is critical in our efforts to increase funding for VAWA in the Budget and Appropriations process for FY 2009.
President Releases FY 2009 Budget - Devastating Cuts to Victim Services
February 2008
The President released his $3 trillion FY 2009 budget on February 4th to Congress which freezes domestic discretionary spending for the next five years. In a devastating blow to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking, the budget includes a cut to OVW programs by $120 million, from $400M to $280M -- and would turn it into one block grant program as the administration proposed last year as well.
Sexual Assault Services Receives First Time Funding in FY 2008 Appropriations Bill
December 2007
Sexual assault advocates have reason to celebrate the December 26th signing of the $555 billion Omnibus funding package for FY 2008. For the first time, the Sexual Assault Services Program will be funded and federal resources for sexual assault victim services will be made available! Overall, VAWA programs received a Increased a $17.3 million increase.
New Sexual Assault Fellowship Now Available!
December 2007
We are very excited to announce that the Office of Justice Programs has posted a new opportunity for an interested individual to apply for a Victim Assistance Fellowship which will specifically focus on Sexual Assault.
Urgent Alert-Bill that Funds VAWA Programs to be Addressed This Week
December 2007
On Tuesday, December 11 the U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on a compromise year-end funding bill, which includes VAWA and VOCA funding. The Senate is expected to vote later in the week.
House and Senate Fail to Complete Work on Critical Federal Funding Bills
November 2007
Unfortunately, efforts to finish work on the two federal funding bills that provide critical resources for programs within the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) Appropriations bill and the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education (LHHS) Appropriations bill have come to a screeching halt.
Senate Passes Funding Bills Important to SA Advocates
October 2007
After months of inaction, the Senate has passed botht eh Commerce, Justice, Science and Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriation bills.
NAESV Signs on to National Sexual Assault Coaliton Resource Sharing Project Letter
October 2007
NAESV has joined many other organizations in signing on to a letter regarding White Allies in the Anti-Sexual Violence Movement, which was started by the National Sexual Assault Coalition Resource Sharing Project.
Victory in the Full House! House of Representatives Votes Overwhelmingly to Increase VAWA and VOCA Funding!
July 2007
On July 25, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly for 4 amendments to increase funding for VAWA by $29 million and for VOCA by $10 million in the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) Appropriations bill.
Another Success! Senate Appropriators Fund SASP for FY 2008!
July 2007
On June 28th, the full Senate Appropriations Committee passed its FY 2008 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill which included $10 million for the Sexual Assault Services Program! The next stop – the Floor of the Senate.
Victory! House Appropriators Fund SASP for FY 2008!
June 2007
Because of your hard work, your calls, your letters, your direct advocacy on Capitol Hill, the Sexual Assault Services Program has been funded at $10 million.
FY 2008 Budget Alert!
April 2007
In the first few months of 2007, the 110th Congress has been working on many items - a few of which have a direct impact on sexual assault advocates.
Save the Date!
December 2006
8th Annual National Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Legislative Action Days to Occur in Washington, D.C. April 17-18, 2007. NAESV and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) invite ALL advocates to join us in April as we address the importance of encouraging Congress to fully fund all programs included in the Violence Against Women Act.
Over 100 Members of Congress Support Funding for SASP!
October 2006
Although funding for fiscal year 2007 is yet to be finalized, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Rob Portman, has heard from a bipartisan group of 110 Members of Congress expressing support for funding the Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) at its authorized level of $50 million in FY 2008.
NAESV Participates in White House School Safety Event
October 2006
NAESV Interim-President Monika Johnson Hostler was one of a select group of individuals invited to participate in the White House Conference on School Safety on October 10. Gathering together stakeholders from education, justice and others the meeting was called in response to the recent incidents of violence occurring in schools across the country.
Carter Steps Down, Hostler Steps in as Interim President
August 2006
Marybeth Carter, President of NAESV and NAESV Foundation, steps down as President of NAESV – retains Presidency of NAESV Foundation. Monika Johnson Hostler, NAESV Vice President of Programs assumes NAESV Presidency.
Victims of Sexual Assault One Step Closer to Federal Aid
July 2006
Help may be on the way to our nation’s rape crisis centers. The first dedicated federal funding stream for services to victims of sexual assault took one step closer to becoming a reality today when a Senate Committee approved $5 million for the Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP).
Legislative Action Days Huge Success!
April 2006
NAESV proudly joined forces with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) for the 7th Annual National Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Legislative Action Days. Sexual assault and domestic violence advocates from across the country joined together and met with their members of Congress and staff to advocate for the full funding of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) signed into law by President Bush on January 5, 2006.

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