FUTURES

Thank you @SenatorDurbin and @SenCapito for reintroducing the RISE from Trauma Act. This legislation helps coordinate community responses and support services for the nearly 35 million children who have experienced trauma and nearly two-thirds who have been exposed to violence.

We call on the Administration and Congress to work together toward a bipartisan solution to end the government shutdown to ensure funding for prevention and lifesaving services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence without compromising health care for survivors.

From being followed to receiving unwanted attention to feeling concerned for their safety, more than 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men in the U.S. have experienced stalking.

The latest data from @cdc’s NISVS make clear: Stalking is a public health issue. bit.ly/4nYWkNo

We must not remain silent in the face of rising division and extremism. And we must continue to work to find common ground that recognizes our shared humanity.

FUTURES loudly denounces all acts of political violence and hate. And we call on our elected leaders to do the same.

Here are some facts about domestic violence that shouldn’t be up for debate [thread].