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Jennifer Grove is Announced as the New Chief Operating Officer of NSVRC

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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HARRISBURG, Pa., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today that Jennifer Grove will be the new Chief Operating Officer of Respect Together's national division, NSVRC. Grove will replace former NSVRC COO Yolanda Edrington, who was named Chief Executive Officer of Respect Together last December.

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  • Longtime advocate and subject matter expert on the prevention of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment will lead the National Sexual Violence Resource Center
    HARRISBURG, Pa., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today that Jennifer Grove will be the new Chief Operating Officer of Respect Together's national division, NSVRC.
  • Grove will replace former NSVRC COO Yolanda Edrington, who was named Chief Executive Officer of Respect Together last December.
  • Formerly NSVRC's Prevention Director, Grove has led the organization's national prevention work for nearly two decades.
  • Before joining NSVRC, Grove worked at community-based domestic violence and sexual assault programs throughout the state of Pennsylvania.

The NYSPCC Receives $1.65 Million in Grants for Programs that Advance Agency's Mission to Prevent Child Abuse

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC), the world's first child protection agency, has received $1.65 million across three grants to help fund critical programs and services that further the agency's mission to respond to the complex needs of abused and neglected children.

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  • The grants come from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
  • For nearly 150 years, the NYSPCC has worked to protect children and those involved in their care by providing best-practice counseling, legal and educational services.
  • "To have been awarded such significant grants from key federal programs speaks volumes about the critical work the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children does on behalf of children's safety.
  • Safe Touches is an evidence-based child sexual abuse prevention program designed for children in kindergarten through third grade.

Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence Joins the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges as Organizational Member

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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RENO, Nev., Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has welcomed the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (NCEDSV) as an organizational member of the oldest judicial membership organization in the country.

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  • RENO, Nev., Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has welcomed the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (NCEDSV) as an organizational member of the oldest judicial membership organization in the country.
  • The Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (NCEDSV) provides statewide advocacy, education, and support to the frontline organizations that help those impacted by domestic and sexual violence.
  • Both Nevada-based organizations are committed to training and technical assistance to support domestic violence and sexual violence programs and providers.
  • The Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (previously The Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence), is the statewide coalition of domestic and sexual violence programs.

Collective Liberty and NCOSE Among Over 50 Organizations and U.S. Government Oppose American Law Institute (ALI) Proposed Changes to the Model Penal Code

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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The proposed changes narrow and weaken sexual assault law including the sex trafficking statute.

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  • The proposed changes narrow and weaken sexual assault law including the sex trafficking statute.
  • A motion will be offered at ALI's Tuesday, May 17th meeting to OPPOSE the draft revisions.
  • The ALI proposed amendments to the Model Penal Code, however, disregard that process and evolution.
  • A bipartisan group of 35 Attorneys General object to the hasty process arguing last week that the proposed changes "silence survivor voices."

Humanitarian and Philanthropic Leader Vivian G. Bass Elected President of Save a Child's Heart

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Save a Child's Heart (SACH) Board of Directors of the US branch elected Vivian G. Bass of Bethesda, Maryland to serve as President effective January 1, 2022.

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Save a Child's Heart (SACH) Board of Directors of the US branch elected Vivian G. Bass of Bethesda, Maryland to serve as President effective January 1, 2022.
  • "Vivian is an outstanding visionary and legendary leader who is highly respected and admired by individuals of all ages, cultures, religions, and socioeconomic statuses," said David Litwack, SACH US Executive Director.
  • "We are honored that she has accepted this pivotal role with SACH US, especially during such a precarious and unpredictable pandemic period."
  • In her volunteer capacity, Bass is a Vice Chair of RespectAbility, a national advocacy organization advancing opportunities and fighting stigmas for persons with disabilities.