Our ActionsPartnering with other advocates, victims, educators, the criminal justice system and lawmakers, this campaign encourages the development of new and innovative public awareness campaigns, educational programs and advocacy work to reduce domestic violence. The campaign’s goal is to move the issues of domestic violence to the top of the national agenda and support activities that ensure effective victim services, prevention and treatment programs, and provides for true accountability and justice. Public AwarenessWe believe in the power of speaking-out about the issues of domestic violence. Too often this form of violence is a “crime of silence” in our society. Jana’s Campaign is committed to bringing awareness to the seriousness of gender violence and encourages a larger conversation. Over the past year, our actions include:
EducationWe believe that major educational efforts at all levels are needed to end the cycle of violence against women. This includes educational activities in the fields of prevention and intervention. Jana’s Campaign participates and supports several projects that address these important areas. Over the past year, our actions include:
AdvocacyWe believe in the importance of encouraging traditional government and non-profit agencies to improve their efforts in fighting domestic violence. Government actions and the work of related non-government organizations have a profound effect on how women experience freedom from domestic violence. Jana’s Campaign is active on several fronts to ensure that these organizations hear and understand the needs of domestic violence victims. Over the past year, our actions include:
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Advocacy News
Good News for Domestic Violence Victims in Health Reform On March 30, President Obama signed a health reform reconciliation bill, putting the final touches on a new law that offers significant benefits to victims of domestic violence. The new health reform law means that it will soon be illegal for health insurers to deny coverage to victims of domestic violence because they consider their abuse to be a preexisting condition. more March 1-12, 2010: 54th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) The Commission will undertake a fifteen-year review of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcomes of the twenty-third special session of the UN General Assembly. Emphasis will be placed on the sharing of experiences and good practices, with a view to overcoming remaining obstacles and new challenges, including those related to the Millennium Development Goals. more Deadly toll - Garden City Telegram Editorial The slaying deaths of a mother, her two daughters and a grandmother were the latest tragedies in a brutal year in Kansas. Domestic violence was blamed in the shooting deaths of Karen, Emily and Lauren Kahler, and Dorothy Wight on Thanksgiving weekend near Burlingame. more Deadly year in domestic violence in Kansas The slayings of Karen, Emily and Lauren Kahler and Dorothy Wight near Burlingame has brought the number of deaths in Kansas related to domestic violence this year to 32 adults and 13 children, said Sandy Barnett, executive director of the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence. more Commemorating 15 years of the Violence Against Women Act As we commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, there is no better time to renew our commitment to ending gender-based violence right here in the United States and there is no better time to strengthen our partnerships. more |
