2013 Candelight Vigil

Posted on April 25, 2013 by alliance06

check out AVR’s recent press after our 2013 Vigil!

 

KTVN Channel 2 – Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video -

Link to story: http://www.ktvn.com/story/22070962/candlelight-vigil-remembers-victims-of-violence

Link to story:
http://www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/Honoring-Victims-Advocates-204621271.html

 

Link to story:
http://www.rgj.com/article/20130424/NEWS01/130424037/Video-Washoe-honors-crime-victims-annual-vigil-Reno?gcheck=1

And the press release before the event:

Press Release Media Contact: Julie Skow
For Immediate Release jskow@da.washoecounty.us
tel. 775-328-3522
website: www.washoecounty.us/da 13-066

Washoe County Candlelight Vigil and Awards ceremony April 24

Reno, Nevada. April 19, 2013. Victims, survivors, families, advocates and other members of the criminal justice system will join concerned Washoe County citizens to mark National Crime Victims’ Rights Week during the week of April 21 by honoring and remembering those whose lives have been affected by criminal violence.

A candlelight vigil and awards ceremony will be held Wednesday, April 24, at 5:30 p.m. at the Mills B. Lane Justice Center in downtown Reno. This year’s theme is “New Challenges, New Solutions.” The ceremony will publicly recognize those who continue to devote their lives to help find healing and justice.

Washoe County District Attorney Richard Gammick and the Victim Witness Assistance Center will both be recognized as award recipients.

“Our daily reward is to see what all of us together are able to accomplish for the victims and children of our community,” said Gammick. “I never expected such recognition for this and it means a lot coming from AVR and all of the people who donate so much to those in need.”

The Alliance for Victims Rights (AVR) also awarded Dr. Ellen Clark and the Washoe County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office as Outstanding Government Agency, Amber Myers with the Social Services Department as Outstanding Advocate, Essence of Advocacy Award and Dr. Catherine Wagoner as Outstanding Member of Criminal Justice System, Zeal Award. All the nominees and award winners will be acknowledged at the event.

The efforts of crime victims and their families have not gone unnoticed. Since the 1980s, every state in America has enacted laws that protect victims’ rights and have established victim compensation funds. More than 10,000 victim service agencies have been set up across the country. Federal programs administered by the U.S. Department of Justice support victims of crimes and offer services to those who are underserved.

“Society is slowly changing its views, thanks to victims and their families who have organized to confront these challenges and promote compassionate and respectful responses to victims of crime,” added Olsen. “Annual events like these remind us that we must stand together to offer help and support and advance the rights of victims everywhere, every day of every year.”

Bringing honor and respect to victims is more than a theme; it is a way of life for agencies and individuals working to provide support for victims of crime.

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The AVR is dedicated to encouraging and supporting the development and coordination of victim services throughout Northern Nevada. Established in 2006, the group provides information and training tools to the community, strengthens relationships between agencies that offer help and support to victims of crime. Visit AVR’s website at www.allianceforvictimsrights.com.  For more ideas on how to volunteer, visit the Office for Victims of Crime website at www.crimevictims.gov.

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Suicide Prevention Webinar

Posted on January 10, 2013 by alliance06

FREE TRAINING

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Suicide Prevention Webinar

Date: January 16, 2013

Time: 11:30AM – 1:00PM (PST)

Type: Webinar

 

Register for this webinar.

Older adults die by suicide at a higher rate than the national average and when older adults attempt suicide, they are more likely to die. Prevention is key to reducing suicide risk among older adults. This webinar will discuss risk factors for suicide, screening tools, effective prevention interventions and provide information about suicide prevention resources available from SAMHSA. A network of community agencies will describe their experience implementing an in-home mental health and substance abuse prevention and early intervention program, including implementation process, program partners, and outcomes realized so far.

Introductions:

  • Stephen Bartels, MD, Dartmouth College

Speakers:

  • Kimberly Van Orden, PhD, University of Rochester School of Medicine
  • Richard McKeon, PhD, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  • Steve Corso, MSW, LICSW, BayPath Elder Services
  • Lynn Kerner, MSW, LICSW, Advocates, Inc.
  • Eileen Davis, The Samaritans

A recording of this webinar will be available after the event.

 

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January is National Stalking Awareness Month

Posted on January 10, 2013 by alliance06

FREE TRAINING

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JANUARY IS NATIONAL STALKING AWARENESS MONTH

Recognizing and Responding to Stalking in Later Life – January 31, 2013

Hosted by the Stalking Resource Center at the National Center for Victims of Crime and the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life

A 2010 national study found that 1 in 6 women and 1 in 19 men will be stalked in their lifetime. While stalking occurs across the lifespan, research indicates that approximately 10% of stalking victims are ages 50 – 64 and 4% are age 65 or older. Most stalking victims know their offenders. For older stalking victims, the offender may be current or former intimate partner, a relative, or an acquaintance, such as a current or former care giver. Victims of stalking in later life face unique challenges, including lack of dedicated services for stalking victims and lack of recognition of stalking among providers of services to older adults. This webinar will provide participants with an understanding of the dynamics of stalking, explore the challenges faced by victims of stalking in later life, and provide professionals with considerations for working with older stalking victims.

Register here.

In connection with this announcement, we are requesting that you provide us with examples or brief descriptions of cases of stalking in later life from your community or based on your experience – by January 18, 2013, if possible. We are interested in including information about as many cases as possible in the webinar. We will redact identifying information.  Please direct any case examples to Linda Dawson at ldawson@wcadv.org or call at 608-255-0539 (office) or 608-332-0142 (cell). Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide.

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Save the Date(s)!

Posted on January 10, 2013 by alliance06

SAVE THE DATE

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2013 Vigil Save-the-date

Alliance for Victims’ Rights is in full swing of planning National Crime Victims Rights Week Awards and Candlelight Vigil and we want to recognize those people in the Northern Nevada community who do great work for Victims.  Please review the attached and we appreciate your nominations by 5 pm on April 5th, 2013.

AVR NOMINATION INFORMATION 2013

We look forward to seeing you at this years event on April 24th, 2013 at 5:30 pm.

AVR GENERAL MEETING DATES:

February 7
March 7
March 14
March 21
March 28
April- to be determined based on need and progress of Vigil planning
All of the above meetings will be held at 10 am at the Crisis Call Center.
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SCF Tuesday Night Healing Groups

Posted on September 14, 2012 by alliance06

Below is a link to the groups offered at Sparks Christian Fellowship as part of their healing community on Tuesday nights. You’ll see the child care charges, optional dinner if people are looking to connect on a general social basis and then you can click the links to see the various groups available. The “Open Groups” will lead you to the DV/SA and similar groups.

http://www.scf.net/ministries/support–recovery-groups/

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Victims of Crime Treatment Center

Posted on September 14, 2012 by alliance06

Victims of Crime Treatment Center

The Victims of Crime Treatment Center at the University of Nevada, Reno is supported by the Federal Justice Department Victims of Crime grant to the State of Nevada Division of Child and Family Services. Spanish and English services are provided at NO COST. Their website has a host of useful information for both clients and other mental health professionals: sexualassaulthelp.info.

The clinic is composed of three sub-clinics in order to provide services to victims of sexual assault and/or abuse, victims of domestic violence, and victims of elder abuse. If you would like brochures that outline the services provided in the Sexual Assault/Abuse Clinic or from the Domestic Violence Treatment Program or if you are interested in the staff providing your agency with a presentation about the services offered, please contact Roxy Davis at roxywdavis@gmail.com or at 682-8675.

Victims of Crime Treatment Center

Department of Psychology MS 0296

University of Nevada, Reno

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Southern Nevada DV Task Force

Posted on March 27, 2012 by alliance06

REGISTER NOW for the 36th Annual

Victim Rights Week Awards Luncheon

& Workshop

Friday, April 27, 2012

Suncoast Hotel

9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89145

Registration (Coffee & Tea Served) 8-9 am

Workshop 9-Noon

        • The Statewide VINE System
        • Juvenile and Adult Sexual Exploitation

Luncheon & Awards Ceremony Noon – 1:30 pm 

Space is Limited, so please register early!

Reservations can be made by sending an email to;

e4959w@lvmpd.com

 

This event is made possible through the support of the Community Coalition for Victims’ Rights and the Southern Nevada Domestic Violence Task Force.

SNDVTF Logo

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CAAW 2012 Hannah Humanitarian Award Luncheon

Posted on March 27, 2012 by alliance06

The award is named for Hannah Keziah Clapp, one of the most influential women in Nevada’s history. Like Hannah, Attorney General Cortez Masto and Claudia and Omer King have made a difference in the lives of Nevadans and have worked tirelessly
to help others in need, specifically victims of family violence.

Individual reservations: $50
Table of 8: $350 ($400 if purchased after March 28, 2012)
Please contact Amy Saathoff at 329-4150 if you have any questions, would like to reserve a seat or would like information on sponsorships or program advertising.

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Safe and Heatlhy Homes 5k River Run-Walk

Posted on March 27, 2012 by alliance06

Get out your running shoes and support a great cause. The Safe & Healthy Homes Fair and 5K Run/Walk is April 21 and benefits the Committee to Aid Abused Women (CAAW). Flyer

Registration is now open! 

$28 by April 1. $35 starting April 2. $10 from each race fee goes directly to CAAW.

Past Participants and members of the Silver State Striders will receive a discount of $2 until April 1. On the registration form you will see a tab to apply the discount, either type in Past Participant or Silver State Striders and the discount will apply. 

Packet pickup will be Friday evening, April 20th, at Eclipse Pizza at Mayberry and McCarran, from 4 to 7. Discounts for pizza will be offered to race participants. Please park at Roy Gomm school behind Eclipse for packet pickup.

Join the party afterwards in Idlewild Park, free food and entertainment.

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Washoe County’s Candlelight Vigil 2012

Posted on March 11, 2012 by alliance06

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Event

Come out to Washoe County’s Candlelight Vigil April 25th @ 5:30 pm at 1 South Sierra Street in Reno!

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