Central Florida: HUD Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Summit and Resource Sharing Event: Feb 1, 2024

Date and Time

Thursday Feb 1, 2024
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Location

VFW/Apopka Community Center

519 S Central Ave, Apopka, FL 32703

Fees/Admission

No cost, but please register

Contact Information

Cate Manley
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Description

Central Florida: HUD Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Summit and Resource Sharing Event: Feb 1, 2024.

Please see the reminder for the Central Florida: HUD Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Summit and Resource Sharing Event:

Email sent on behalf of Dr. Alesia Scott Ford, HUD Field Office Director, Jacksonville Florida

Good day Community Partners

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Jacksonville Florida Office of Field and Policy Management is collaborating efforts with several State, City and County agencies to present a Central Florida: Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Summit and Resource Sharing Event.

We would like to invite you and/or members of your team to come out and engage in the following activities: Roundtable Discussion with Community Leaders and Expert Panelist; Visit Vendors Booths and Explore Networking Opportunity; Hear from our Guest Speakers; and Learn Viable information presented by Agency Subject Matter Experts. *Topics: will address Justice, Safety, Healing and Resources.

EVENT DETAILS
Central Florida: HUD Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Summit and Resource Sharing Event
Location: Apopka Community Center/VFW (Facilities • Apopka Community Center)
                  519 S Central Ave, Apopka, FL 32703

Dates: Thursday February 1st, 2024
Time: 1:30pm -4:30pm
(Doors open at 1:00)

Invited Attendees: Community Leaders, Service Agencies, Caseworkers and Support Specialist.
To register click https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-florida-hud-violence-against-women-act-vawa-summit-and-resource-tickets-804019924237

HUD Internal Partners:  Public Housing (Voucher Program), Community Planning and Development (Transitional Housing), Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO), Office of Housing (Multi-Family), Office of Housing Counseling; Office of General Counsel, and TraumaAwarenees@hud.gov
*See http://hudatwork.hud.gov/HUD/haw/HUD_Happenings_062823 for previous HUD Webinar Series: Working with Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Stalking, and Human Trafficking

HUD External Partners: State, City and County Elected Officials; State Attorney Andrew A. Bain, Ninth Judicial Circuit; Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF); Mental Health Association of Central Florida; Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce; Florida Growth Alliance;
Orange County Sheriff’s Office for Victim Advocate; Sharing Center Seminole County; Harbor House of Central Florida; Local Law Enforcement Agencies; For My Sister Foundation; Community Service Agencies; Faith based Organizations; and Central Florida Media Affiliates

Description of situation: Florida Department of Children (DCF) most current national studies on domestic violence suggest that from 22-25% of all women will experience domestic violence at some point during their lives. According to fiscal year 2020-21 reports Florida’s certified domestic violence centers provided more than 412,000 nights of emergency shelter to more than 10,000 survivors of domestic violence.
According to the World Population Review (2023), in the United States, about 10 million people are victims of domestic violence each year. In the year 2023, the state of Florida reported 37% violent acts against women (29.3% for men).
Recent fatal Domestic Violence cases in Central Florida include Shakeria Rucker (11/16 /2023Apopka) and  Den'Jah Moore  (11/22/2023 Daytona Beach).

HUD's Role: Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking have housing protections under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) as well as other federal laws, and under some state and local laws. These protections are critical because they help survivors access and maintain safe, stable housing.

Purpose: We are having this summit to educate Central Florida Community Svc Agencies, Caseworkers and Support Specialist on services available for surviving families and victims of violence (to include DV, Trafficking, Sexual Assault, and/or Stalking). Topics will address Justice, Safety, Healing and Resources
*Central Florida to include Orlando/Orange Co, Apopka/Seminole Co. , Osceola/Kissimmee, Groveland/Lake County and surrounding areas

Expected Outcome: Community svc agencies will gain knowledge and skills to enhance efforts to better support survivors.
Goal I is to 1) Breakdown barriers that hinder disclosure of DV (social, personal, shaming, reverse stigmas); 2) Empower survivors to rebuild their lives with dignity and strength and 3) Equip Service Providers and First Responders with resources for referrals and tracking incidents.
Goal II Use summit to connect Community Leaders and agencies for networking opportunities and referrals.
Goal III Continue efforts during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October)  Attorney General Moody Shares Resources for Victims Amid National Domestic Violence Awareness Month - YouTube
Please email any questions/concerns to dedra.carey@hud and Jennae.l.shinsky@hud.gov.