policy advocacy
Opinion: There is No Excuse to Let Victim-Assistance Fund Dry Up
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/12/2023 - 1:32pmThe Victims of Crime Assistance (VOCA) Fund provides direct funding to victim-survivors of domestic and sexual violence (and other violent crimes) for things like mental health counseling, wage or income loss, and emergency shelter and relocation costs, to name a few of its benefits.
Denim Day recognized Wednesday at Nevada State Legislature; event features lawmakers, advocates and survivors
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/26/2023 - 7:40am
Event Date:
April 26, 2023 - 11:30am Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, Legislators, Victim-Survivors, Advocates and the Public
will host a rally and awareness day at the Nevada State Legislature between noon and 1 pm on Wednesday, April 26.
Labor Roundtable Discussion
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/23/2023 - 3:15pm
Event Date:
January 28, 2023 - 12:00pm Join the NV Dems Organizing Team for a discussion on Labor Policy! We want to talk to working Nevadans about your priorities ahead of the 2023 Legislative Session. Help us make your voice heard!
Progressive policy advocate to speak at Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/19/2021 - 2:13am
Event Date:
February 22, 2021 - 12:00pm Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Christine Saunders, Policy Director at Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada.
A Master of Social Work graduate with five years of non-profit organizing experience, Christine has focused on the development, management, implementation, and support of social justice programming and policy advocacy campaigns.
