The Community Foundation of New Jersey is pleased to sponsor an in-depth fundholder briefing hosted by the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers in partnership with the Stone Foundation and the Mary Owen Borden Memorial Foundation.
When: Thursday, September 12, 2019 – 9:30am to 11:30am
Where: Children’s Specialized Hospital, 200 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ
Speakers:
Anna Diaz-White, 180 Turning Lives Around of Monmouth County
Jane Hanson, Partners for Women and Justice (PFWJ) of Essex County
Pamela Jacobs, New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence (NJCEDV)
Claudia Ratzlaff, Avanzar of Atlantic County
Jill Zinckgraf, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis Center (DASACC) of Warren County
During this Funder Briefing, we’ll explore the broad range of services required to address domestic violence and how the work has evolved in New Jersey to create greater, long-term impact.
Nonprofit leaders from throughout the state will provide a comprehensive overview of domestic violence, why it occurs, and misconceptions that hinder support and intervention. Speakers will discuss different components of services, effective practice models and policies, and potential barriers to and gaps in services.
Specific topics we’ll dive into during the program include:
- Impact of Trauma
- Children’s Services
- Economic empowerment (including housing, emergency shelter, transitional, and affordable permanent housing)
- Prevention and outreach to underserved communities
- Equity & Justice
- Criminal Justice and the Family Justice Center (FJC) model
- Legal Services
Together, we’ll consider best practices that help heal and prevent future violence. Register now to learn how philanthropy can support the full scale of services needed to end domestic violence in New Jersey.
To RSVP, please contact Dayana Toledo-Mendoza at 973-267-5533 x3005 or dtmendoza@cfnj.org.