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Our media advocacy covers key topics in California’s movement to end domestic violence. Search through Partnership press releases and coverage below to see our latest updates. 

Journalists can contact Megan Tanahashi, the Partnership’s Strategic Communications Analyst, directly at megan@cpedv.org or (916) 800-4856.

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Governor Newsom signs AB 2432 into law, establishing the California Crime Victims Fund
New funding stream created to address federal cuts, bring long-term stability to services for victims of violence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 27, 2024

Press Contacts:

Grace Glaser, Public Affairs & Policy Manager: gglaser@valor.us, (916) 446-2520 x323 

Megan Tanahashi, Strategic Communications Analyst: megan@cpedv.org, (916) 800-4856

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Final budget agreement temporarily keeps safety net for crime victims intact
$103 million in one-time funding backfills steep federal declines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 22, 2024

Press Contacts:

Grace Glaser, Public Affairs & Policy Manager: gglaser@valor.us, (916) 446-2520 x323 

Jessica Merrill, Associate Director of Strategic Communications; jessica@cpedv.org, (916) 444-7163 x118

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Statewide domestic violence coalition praises U.S. v. Rahimi ruling for protecting survivors from gun violence 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 21, 2024 

  • Press Contact: Jessica Merrill: Jessica@cpedv.org | (916) 238-5705 

Any survivor in need of assistance should contact their local domestic violence program (see cpedv.org/get-help for locations) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1800-799-7233) for 24/7 free, confidential support. 

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Joint Legislative Budget Plan Includes Essential Funding for Crime Victim Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 30, 2024

Press Contacts:

Grace Glaser, Public Affairs & Policy Manager: gglaser@valor.us, (916) 446-2520 x323 

Jessica Merrill, Associate Director of Strategic Communications; jessica@cpedv.org, (916) 444-7163 x118

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Hundreds of crime victim advocates rallied with legislators to demand stable funding for lifesaving services.
Federal funds expected to drop 44.7%, affecting domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking and child abuse survivors.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7, 2024

Media Contact: Megan Tanahashi

Phone: (916) 800-4856

Email: megan@cpedv.org

Hundreds of crime victim advocates rallied with legislators to demand stable funding for lifesaving services.

Federal funds expected to drop 44.7%, affecting domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking and child abuse survivors.

 

Press release

Senator Min Announces Reforms for Mandated Reporters in SB 1126

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 22, 2024

Press Contact:

Megan Tanahashi, Strategic Communications Analyst, the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence: megan@cpedv.org, (916) 800-4856

Kelly Jones, Communications Director, the Office of Senator Min: kelly.jones@sen.ca.gov, (657) 744-2013

 

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Governor Newsom Fails to Support Victims of Crime
California preliminary budget does not set aside essential funding for victim services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 10, 2024

Press Contact: 

Grace Glaser, Public Affairs & Policy Manager: gglaser@valor.us, (916) 446-2520 x323

Megan Tanahashi, Strategic Communications Analyst: megan@cpedv.org, (916) 800-4856

Governor Newsom Fails to Support Victims of Crime

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The California Legislature Extends Essential Prevention Funding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 11, 2023

Press Contact: Grace Glaser, Public Affairs & Policy Manager: gglaser@valor.us, (916) 446-2520 x323

The California Legislature Extends Essential Prevention Funding

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Statement from the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence and VALOR on Anticipated Cuts to Critical Funding

Beginning July 2024, Cal OES is anticipating a reduction to California VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant Program of $105,800,000 -$132,100,000 as a result of declines in the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding. This funding is the backbone to California’s response to crime victims’ needs.

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Governor and California Legislature Fail to Fund Vital Prevention Programs

ABMoC, CPEDV, CRDVN & VALOR logos

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 26, 2023 

Press Contact – Grace Glaser, Public Affairs & Policy Manager: gglaser@valor.us, (916) 446-2520 x323

Governor and California Legislature Fail to Fund Vital Prevention Programs 

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AB 1497 (Justice for Survivors Act), an action-oriented alternative to criminalizing survivors, moves forward
Survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual violence, or other forms of violence are one step closer to accessing legal remedies they previously haven’t had access to in California.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 27, 2023

Press Contact: Megan Tanahashi: megan@cpedv.org | (916) 800-4856

Any survivor in need of assistance should contact their local domestic violence program (see CPEDV.org for locations) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1800-799-7233) for 24/7 free, confidential support.

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California Partnership to End Domestic Violence condemns federal ruling allowing people who harm to access guns, affirms prohibitions still in place in California
California DVROs continue to protect survivors with firearm prohibitions.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 3, 2022 

Press Contact: Jessica Merrill: Jessica@cpedv.org | (916) 238-5705

Any survivor in need of assistance should contact their local domestic violence program (see CPEDV.org for locations) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1800-799-7233) for 24/7 free, confidential support.

 

Press release

The Constitution Will Not be Weaponized Against Us!
Our privacy and liberty today are not “deeply rooted in... this Nation’s American history and traditions”

A diverse group of activists raise their fists in the air at a march. In the center is a Black person with shoulder-length curly hair and glasses, shouting into a microphone. On either side is an individual in their 20s or 30s with light skin and curly brown shoulder-length hair--and an elder with light skin, a beige hat, and glasses. Overlaid on top of the photo is a goldenrod to purple gradient. In the upper right-hand corner is an element of the Partnership's logo in white--intertwined hands.

Domestic violence is a systemic pattern of behaviors that uses threats and/or acts of violence that can be physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, and financial to establish and maintain power and control over another. Beliefs and behaviors are learned, grounded, and protected by social and cultural systems.

Press release

Dr. Aleese Moore-Orbih’s statement on Roe v. Wade

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 10, 2022

Press Contacts:

  • Megan Tanahashi, Communications Coordinator: megan@cpedv.org | (916) 800-4856
  • Jessica Merrill, Communications Manager: jessica@cpedv.org | (916) 444-7163 x118

Attention Please – Cisgender and Transgender women, genderqueer, gender-variant and non-binary individuals, and trans men and Allies:

Press release

When Tragedy Comes Close to Home: Centering Solutions and Calling for Community Healing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2022

Press Contacts:

  • Megan Tanahashi, Communications Coordinator: megan@cpedv.org | (916) 800-4856
  • Jessica Merrill, Communications Manager: jessica@cpedv.org | (916) 444-7163 x118

Trigger Warning: Gun Violence, Child Loss 

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