National Domestic Violence Hotline

Genesys Xperience 2024: Accelerating the Future of AI-Powered Experience Orchestration

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Genesys® , a global cloud leader in AI-powered experience orchestration, announced Xperience 2024 , the customer experience (CX) event of the year.

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  • Genesys® , a global cloud leader in AI-powered experience orchestration, announced Xperience 2024 , the customer experience (CX) event of the year.
  • In today’s customer experience (CX) landscape, organizations of all sizes and sectors face enormous pressure to deliver personalized experiences across every interaction.
  • Genesys Xperience 2024 will inspire participants to step boldly into the future of AI-powered experience orchestration.
  • To register and access more information about the agenda and event, visit the Xperience website.

Blüm Responds to Allegations of Child Molestation By Bernard Steimann, “People’s California” Managing Member; Denounces Sexual Abuse of Children

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

The statement is released in response to recently filed court documents that contain explicit detail of Bernard Steimann’s alleged sexual molestation of a minor.

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  • The statement is released in response to recently filed court documents that contain explicit detail of Bernard Steimann’s alleged sexual molestation of a minor.
  • The records indicate that a Request For Child Abduction Prevention Orders was filed as recently as March 19, 2024.
  • Blüm acknowledges that the allegations are not a determination of Mr. Steimann’s guilt or innocence, and trusts that they will be investigated by the appropriate authorities.
  • Nevertheless, the Company must take allegations of the nature described in the court documents with the utmost seriousness and concern.

New report highlights mental health challenges facing women veterans

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

DAV’s report, Women Veterans: The Journey to Mental Wellness , is the most comprehensive assessment of the unique factors contributing to the staggering rates of suicide among women veterans and how the system charged with their mental health care—the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)—can and must do better.

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  • DAV’s report, Women Veterans: The Journey to Mental Wellness , is the most comprehensive assessment of the unique factors contributing to the staggering rates of suicide among women veterans and how the system charged with their mental health care—the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)—can and must do better.
  • Gaps in mental health care: DAV’s report reveals the need to improve access to mental health care that accounts for the unique risk factors women veterans face, improve suicide prevention efforts among women veterans, and invest in further research and data collection that proportionally represents women veterans.
  • Understanding: The impact of reproductive health life stages on mental health and suicide risk among women veterans is woefully understudied and not well defined.
  • Women Veterans: The Journey to Mental Wellness is DAV’s third report focused on the unique experiences and needs of women veterans.

Domestic Violence Organization Launches "Love Like That" Campaign to Educate Young People About Healthy Relationships

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Friday, January 26, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This February, love is respect, the prevention program of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, is launching its annual Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) campaign to promote healthy and safe relationships among young people. Nationally, 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they're in a relationship with before becoming adults. And nearly half (43%) of U.S. college women report experiencing violent or abusive dating behaviors.

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  • During Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month this February, love is respect, a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline will host events and share resources on what healthy relationships look like.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This February, love is respect , the prevention program of t he National Domestic Violence Hotline , is launching its annual Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) campaign to promote healthy and safe relationships among young people.
  • Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is led nationally by love is respect and focuses on education, engagement, and empowerment.
  • A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline , love is respect offers 24/7 information, support, and advocates to young people who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships.

Genesys Awarded Two 2023 Global AWS Partner Awards

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Genesys ®, a global cloud leader in AI-powered experience orchestration, today announced it is a recipient of two 2023 Geo and Global AWS Partner Awards, recognizing leaders around the globe playing a key role in helping customers drive innovation and build solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Key Points: 
  • Genesys ®, a global cloud leader in AI-powered experience orchestration, today announced it is a recipient of two 2023 Geo and Global AWS Partner Awards, recognizing leaders around the globe playing a key role in helping customers drive innovation and build solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231128028502/en/
    Announced during a Partner Awards Gala at AWS re:Invent 2023, the Geo and Global AWS Partner Awards recognize a wide range of AWS Partners, whose business models have embraced specialization, innovation, and cooperation over the past year.
  • Geo and Global AWS Partner Awards recognize partners whose business models continue to evolve and thrive on AWS as they work with customers.
  • “Using the global infrastructure of AWS, we’re putting Genesys Cloud within reach for even more organizations around the world.

Longtime Hyatt Hotels Corporation Counsel, Rob Schnitz, Joins Kabat, Chapman & Ozmer LLP to Lead Hospitality Practice and Open Chicago Office

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

and LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kabat, Chapman & Ozmer LLP (KCO) is pleased to announce that Rob Schnitz , a longtime counsel with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, has joined the firm as a partner leading the firm's Hospitality Law practice and its expansion into the Chicago market.

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  • and LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kabat, Chapman & Ozmer LLP (KCO) is pleased to announce that Rob Schnitz , a longtime counsel with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, has joined the firm as a partner leading the firm's Hospitality Law practice and its expansion into the Chicago market.
  • The attorneys in KCO's Hospitality Law Practice understand the challenges and business goals that drive their client's decisions for stakeholders, including owners, operators, employees, vendors and guests.
  • "We are delighted to have Rob join our firm and launch our Chicago office," says Michael D. Kabat , managing partner at KCO.
  • Schnitz earned his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and his law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

Sally Beauty Holdings Launches SBH Inspires Foundation to Stand Up Against Domestic Violence

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

DENTON, Texas, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its mission to inspire a more colorful, confident, and welcoming world, and in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Sally Beauty Holdings is proud to announce SBH Inspires – the Company's first public 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation. SBH Inspires will focus its philanthropic efforts on supporting individuals impacted by domestic violence and abuse.

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  • "SBH Inspires and the Sally Beauty Holdings community are uniquely positioned to make a difference," said SBH Inspires Executive Director & Senior Director of Benefits, Stacy Juetten.
  • SBH Inspires is focusing on raising awareness and providing important resources through Sally Beauty Holdings' broad reach to these groups.
  • Through SBH Inspires, Sally Beauty Holdings is putting its values into action by driving awareness, providing resources, and offering support.
  • To kick off the foundation's launch, Sally Beauty Holdings is taking the first step by contributing $200,000 to SBH Inspires.

New survey by CyberGhost VPN unveils the urgent need for increased education around revenge porn realities

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

BUCHAREST, Romania, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New data from CyberGhost VPN, a leading online privacy and security provider, exposes a significant knowledge gap on revenge porn and what to do should you fall victim to this distressing and rapidly increasing crime. CyberGhost VPN is calling for increased awareness and education on revenge porn, in order to help prevent such incidents occurring in the first place and to empower victims to seek support.

Key Points: 
  • CyberGhost VPN is calling for increased awareness and education on revenge porn, in order to help prevent such incidents occurring in the first place and to empower victims to seek support.
  • The CyberGhost survey, carried out among a sample of internet users over 18 years old, focused on understanding attitudes towards and actions taken around revenge porn.
  • Over 20% of respondents said they knew someone who had been a victim of revenge porn, while over 8% had been a victim themselves.
  • Whilst ensuring adequate legal provision for prosecuting these crimes is important, the findings of the CyberGhost VPN survey also demonstrate a critical need for better education and support for victims of revenge porn.

New survey by CyberGhost VPN unveils the urgent need for increased education around revenge porn realities

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

BUCHAREST, Romania, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New data from CyberGhost VPN, a leading online privacy and security provider, exposes a significant knowledge gap on revenge porn and what to do should you fall victim to this distressing and rapidly increasing crime. CyberGhost VPN is calling for increased awareness and education on revenge porn, in order to help prevent such incidents occurring in the first place and to empower victims to seek support.

Key Points: 
  • CyberGhost VPN is calling for increased awareness and education on revenge porn, in order to help prevent such incidents occurring in the first place and to empower victims to seek support.
  • The CyberGhost survey, carried out among a sample of internet users over 18 years old, focused on understanding attitudes towards and actions taken around revenge porn.
  • Over 20% of respondents said they knew someone who had been a victim of revenge porn, while over 8% had been a victim themselves.
  • Whilst ensuring adequate legal provision for prosecuting these crimes is important, the findings of the CyberGhost VPN survey also demonstrate a critical need for better education and support for victims of revenge porn.

The Meadows Foundation Celebrates 75th Anniversary: A Legacy of Enhancing Lives Across Texas

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

The Meadows Foundation , a private family philanthropy committed to improving the quality of life for Texans, celebrates its 75th anniversary on July 14, 2023.

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  • The Meadows Foundation , a private family philanthropy committed to improving the quality of life for Texans, celebrates its 75th anniversary on July 14, 2023.
  • Over three-quarters of a century, the Foundation has provided $1.36 billion through more than 10,000 grants to 3,700 different organizations and groups throughout Texas.
  • "As we commemorate our anniversary, we honor the people of Texas, whom Al and Virginia loved for their compassionate spirit and generous hearts,” said Peter M. Miller, President and CEO of The Meadows Foundation.
  • As The Meadows Foundation embarks on its next chapter, it remains committed to advancing the mission of its founders and fostering positive change across Texas.