Please click the links on the right for more information on local news and events related to SAFE and the DC anti-domestic violence community at large. Upcoming Events: July 2008 Volunteer Training: SAFE's 40-hour training program for volunteers and interns begins on July 7, 2008. If you are interested in attending, please visit our volunteer page for information on how to apply! Click here for a summary of the training agenda.
The DC Council has passed the Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act-- a groundbreaking piece of legislation which requires District employers to provide paid sick and safe leave for all employees. This bill includes provisions for employees to take time off for court hearings and other matters related to domestic violence. Click here for more information. On November 1, 2007, Senators Biden and Lugar introduced the International Violence Against Women Act, legislation which would require the US to incorporate gender-based violence relief efforts into its foreign assistance programs. Click here for the full article. Arlington County has just approved Project Peace, a coordinated community response to domestic violence which includes preventive, protective, and supportive services for victims. Click here to read more about this initiative. Click here to see pictures from last year's SAFE & Sound benefit concert at Rock & Roll Hotel! |