Guam Coalition Against Sexual Assault & Family Violence (GCASAFV)

February 2018

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Human Trafficking and Stalking Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation Signing & Presentation of Resolutions GCASAFV in partnership with the Governor’s Community Outreach – Federal Programs Office (GCO – FPO) and the US Attorney’s Office, held the 2018 Human Trafficking & Stalking Awareness & Prevention Month Proclamation Signing & Resolution on January 10 at the Guam Museum Multi-Purpose Auditorium. Attorney General Elizabeth Barrett-Anderson opened the event by recognizing the community’s service providers and acknowledging that Guam is not immune to human trafficking. Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio presented and signed the Human Trafficking and Stalking proclamation declaring January as National Anti-Slavery & Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Month and National Stalking Awareness & Prevention Month. Vice-Speaker Therese Terlaje, Senator Frank Aguon Jr. and Senator Regine Biscoe Lee presented this year’s Legislative Resolutions. GCASAFV Executive Director Cynthia Cabot closed the event by thanking and acknowledging the good work of the island’s service providers. 1

General Membership Meeting GCASAFV Programs Office February 13, 2018 11:00 am – 12:00 pm GCASAFV conference room

WEBINARS Trauma-Informed Supervision Webinar Series (part 1 of 3)" https://register.gotowebinar.com/ register/3497428128117965059 National Criminal Justice Training Center February 7, 2018 2:00 am – 3:30 am ChST Abuse in Later Life: A webinar series for civil attorneys and legal advocates ~ Module 2: Forming the relationship with your client (part 2 of 5) https://ta2ta.org/webinars/registr ation/abuse-in-later-life-awebinar-series-for-civil-att.html National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life and ABA Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence February 9, 2018 4:30 am ChST

Guam Coalition Against Sexual Assault & Family Violence (GCASAFV)

February 2018 Human Trafficking & Stalking Awareness & Prevention Month The Human Trafficking & Stalking Awareness & Prevention Month Wave followed the Human Trafficking and Stalking Awareness & Prevention Proclamation & Resolution Signing. Wavers gathered along Marine Corps Drive across Chamorro Village to raise awareness for Human Trafficking and Stalking and promote prevention of these crimes. Thank you to all who joined us! Human Trafficking & Stalking Awareness Month Outreach and Guma’ Mami Inc.’s Clothesline Project GCASAFV, the Governor’s Community Outreach – Federal Programs Office, the US Attorney’s Office, and GCASAFV member organizations and partner agencies gathered in support of Human Trafficking & Stalking Awareness at the 2018 Human Trafficking and Stalking Awareness Month Outreach at the Agana Shopping Center on January 13, 2018. Guma’ Mami presented their Clothesline Project, and featured their t-shirt artwork. TASI Project Washington DC

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Members of the Technical Assistance & Services Initiative (TASI) Project attended the New Grantees Orientation in Washington, DC. The team consisted of Atty. Terry Van Eaton from the Office of the Attorney General Prosecution Unit; Arthur San Agustin, Administrator for the Department of Public Health & Social Services (DPHSS), Division of Senior Citizens; and Francesca Gatuz, GCASAFV Project Director.

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Cultivating Our Roots: Leveraging a Gendered and Cultured Lens to Advance Community Strategies to Improve Population Wide Mental Health and Wellbeing https://publichealthinstitute.webe x.com/mw3200/mywebex/default .do?nomenu=true&siteurl=public healthinstitute&service=6&rnd=0 .07893617994747615&main_url =https%3A%2F%2Fpublichealthi nstitute.webex.com%2Fec3200 %2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2Fe ventAction.do%3FtheAction%3D detail%26%26%26EMK%3D483 2534b000000048a61f4cb96698 e3eaa672635fb48029ae16f9417 123ce3652a5a8453fc3ba675%2 6siteurl%3Dpublichealthinstitute %26confViewID%3D808248065 57099193%26encryptTicket%3D SDJTSwAAAARCNqefGdjWZFJ 7Syzi5BGV8rFDbq5pyxvyzwEo Sb_jNA2%26 Prevention Institute, Blue Shield of California Foundation and November Foundation February 9, 2018 4:00 am – 5:00 am ChST Mapping Gender: Shedding Empirical Light on Family Courts’ Treatment of Cases Involving Abuse and Alienation https://eventsna1.adobeconnect.com/content/ connect/c1/2361243497/en/even ts/event/private/2359510337/236 8688855/event_registration.html ?scoid=2418948449&_charset_=utf-8 Battered Women’s Justice Project February 10, 2018 6:00 am - 7:30 am ChST

Guam Coalition Against Sexual Assault & Family Violence (GCASAFV)

February 2018

2018 kNOw MORE Community Series Training Addressing Sexual Assault & Prevention GCASAFV held the “kNOw MORE Community Series Training Addressing Sexual Assault & Prevention” on January 22. Members of the island community gathered at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Social Hall in Toto to listen to Stella Gallegos with the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc.’s (NMCSAP). Ms. Gallegos defined and presented on topics such as school and employee sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual harassment, consent, as well as prevention techniques. Thank you to GCO – FPO for supporting GCASAFV for this event! 2018 kNOw MORE Training on Abuse Across the Lifespan Series 3: Addressing Sexual Assault & Prevention With funding support from the DPHSS Sexual Violence Prevention & Education Program (SVPEP), GCASAFV held the “kNOw MORE Training on Abuse Across the Lifespan Series 3: Addressing Sexual Assault & Prevention” on January 23 at the Hilton Resort Guam, The Gallery. Ms. Gallegos presented on topics such as “Sexual Assault Prevention 101: Real World Safety Rules,” “Sexual Assault Prevention: How to Talk to Your Children About Personal Body Safety,” and “Sexual Harassment: Unacceptable Behavior at School / Workplace” to conference attendees. Representatives from Guam’s direct-service providers served on a panel to answer attendees’ questions. Representatives from the DPHSS’ Bureau of Social Services Administration Child Protective Services and the Division of Senior Citizens Bureau of Adult Protective Services presented on mandated reporting for their respective demographics. Thank you to all who attended and presented at the trainings. Special thanks to DPHSS, GCO - FPO, NMCSAP, and our partners for making this training possible! 3

Case File Review: What Do Sexual Assault Cases Look Like in Our Communities? https://eventsna1.adobeconnect.com/content/ connect/c1/2361243497/en/even ts/event/private/2359510337/236 8688855/event_registration.html ?scoid=2419207157&_charset_=utf-8 Battered Women’s Justice Project February 23, 2018 6:00 am - 7:30 am ChST Taxes: What You Need to Know to Help Those You Serve https://nnedv.adobeconnect.com /ej/ National Network to End Domestic Violence February 21, 2018 5:00 am – 6:30 am ChST Trauma-Informed Supervision Webinar Series (part 2 of 3) https://register.gotowebinar.com/ register/6624905390866279937 National Criminal Justice Training Center February 28, 2018 2:00 am – 3:30 am ChST Abuse in Later Life: A webinar series for civil attorneys and legal advocates ~ Module 3: Client goal-setting and nonlitigation responses (part 3 of 5) https://ta2ta.org/webinars/registr ation/abuse-in-later-life-awebinar-series-for-civil-att.html National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life and ABA Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence February 23, 2018 4:30 am ChST

Guam Coalition Against Sexual Assault & Family Violence (GCASAFV)

February 2018

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Get informed, raise awareness, take action, and educate others about Teen Dating Violence and healthy relationships! View Break The Cycle’s “Healthy Me, Healthy We!” checklist to see how you can make the most of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month this year: https://www.breakthecycle.org/sites/ default/files/Checklist%201_A.pdf Wear #OrangeForLove! Wear orange on February 13 in recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month!

How to Build Organization Capacity to Support Prevention and Equity http://www.preventconnect.org/2 017/12/announcing-the-2018preventconnect-webconference-series/ PreventConnect February 29, 2018 5:00 am – 6:30 am ChST When Adults Can't see me: Navigating Survivorship as a Young Adult https://cc.readytalk.com/registrat ion/#/?meeting=df9weksb9wg2& campaign=7y1t4bq3nuf3 Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs February 29, 2018 4:00 am – 5:30 am ChST

February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Celebrating Random CONTACT US Acts of Kindness GCASAFV wishes you all a Happy Valentine’s Day! In celebration of Valentine’s Day, GCASAFV would like to acknowledge and express appreciation for those who have shown Random Acts of Kindness in the last few months: 

Johnny San Nicolas of Verizon occasionally surprises our office with breakfast and pastries, and shares desk space for staff!

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Galaide Pacific Services, Inc. Guam donated 3 iPhone 6 cellphones to GCASAFV!

We challenge you: Perform at Least 1 Random Act of Kindness this Valentine’s Day!

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