Publications

2024 Press Releases ValorUS Blue background with white text that reads, "Press Release 2024 Election Results. Building resilience and continuing to support survivors during uncertain times." 2024 Election Results https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Presidential-Election-2024-Statement-1.pdf 2024 Press Releases ValorUS Resultados de las elecciones de 2024 https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Presidential-Election-2024-Statement_ESP.pdf 2024 Press Releases Public Policy ValorUS Blue and purple gradient background with white text that reads: PRESS RELEASE. Governor Newsom Signs AB 2432 Securing a Long-Term Funding Solution for Crime Victim Services." There is a white background at the bottom of the graphic with logos from the VOCA Alliance. Governor Newsom signs AB 2432 into law, establishing the California Crime Victims Fund https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/September-AB-2432-Statement.docx-1.pdf 2024 Advocacy Press Releases ValorUS Blue and purple gradient background with white text and logos. Final budget agreement temporarily keeps safety net for crime victims intact https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/VOCA-Final-Budget-CA.pdf 2024 Intervention Press Releases Public Policy ValorUS Joint Legislative Budget Plan Includes Essential Funding for Crime Victim Services https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JLBP-Statement-5_29_24-1.pdf 2024 Advocacy Press Releases ValorUS ValorUS Gradient blue background with white text stating, "Press Release: Statement from the California VOCA Advocacy Alliance on the Governor's Revised Budget." VALOR logo. Lack of victim services funding in May Revise endangers victims of sexual and domestic violence, child abuse and human trafficking, say 382 organizations https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/May-Revise-VOCA-press-release.pdf 2024 Press Releases ValorUS ValorUS Blue background with white text stating, "Press Release. Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Advocates Gather to Rally for Crime Victim Services." VALOR logo. Hundreds of crime victim advocates rallied with legislators to demand stable funding for lifesaving services https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/press-release-voca-rally-2024.docx.pdf 2024 Advocacy Press Releases Prevention ValorUS For immediate release: VALOR receives federal funding for restorative practices. ValorUS® Announces Funding from the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women to Implement Restorative Practices https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/OVW-RP_RJ-Press-Release_FINAL.pdf 2024 Press Releases Public Policy Blue and purple background with white text that says, "Press release: Governor Newsom's latest budget leaves out essential funding for crime victim services." Governor Newsom Fails to Support Victims of Crime in January Budget https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/January-Budget-VOCA-press-release.pdf 2023 Press Releases Public Policy ValorUS Ombre blue and purple background with white text that says, "Statewide survey of sexual and domestic violence organizations forecasts increased homelessness and trauma due to potentially catastrophic funding cuts." VOCA Cuts to Dramatically Impact Sexual and Domestic Violence Organizations Survey Results Share https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/VOCA-Survey-Press-Release_FINAL.pdf 2023 Advocacy Press Releases Public Policy ValorUS Dark pink background with text that says, "Great news! Governor Newsom signed SB 345." Governor Newsom Signs Historic Reproductive Justice Shield Law: SB 345 https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SB-345-Gov-press-release.pdf 2023 Advocacy Press Releases Prevention Works Public Policy ValorUS Blue and purple background. Text overlaying the image that says, "Essential Prevention Funding is Extended." VALOR and the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence logos are at the bottom of the image. The California Legislature Extends Essential Prevention Funding https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Prevention-Funding-Press-Release_Sept-2023_FINAL.pdf 2023 Advocacy Press Releases Public Policy Yellow background with light gray VALOR arrow. Text that says, "VALOR joins 1,500+ organizations advocating for the victims of crime act funding." Organizations Across the Nation Advocate for Stable Funding https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/VOCA-sign-on-press-release_Sept-2023-1.pdf 2023 Advocacy Press Releases Prevention Public Policy ValorUS Governor's May Revise and Assembly Final Budget fail to fund prevention. Statement from the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color, the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, the Culturally Responsive Domestic Violence Network, and VALOR. 100+ California organizations warn of consequences without continued funding to prevent sexual and domestic violence https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/May-Revise-Budget-statement-2023.pdf 2023 Press Releases Public Policy ValorUS VALOR's Statement on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling and Coordinated Attacks on Reproductive Freedom VALOR Statement on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling and Coordinated Attacks on Reproductive Freedom https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mifepristone-Statement_4.14.23-1.pdf 2023 Press Releases ValorUS Tyre Nichols standing by the water. Valor U.S. logo and tagline Statement from VALOR on the death of Tyre Nichols and the Excessive Use of State Violence https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/VALOR-Statement-Tyre-Nichols.pdf 2022 Advocacy Press Releases For immediate release: Valor receives new funding to prevent sexual violence. Valor U.S. advancing equity. ending sexual violence. VALOR Receives New Funding to Prevent Sexual Violence https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/VALOR-Receives-Funding-to-Prevent-Sexual-Violence-2.pdf 2022 Press Releases Prevention Works California Governor and Legislature Fail to Fund Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Programs Needed to End Cycles of Violence https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Brief-Statement_CPEDV.ABMoC_.VALOR_.CRDVN_6-3.pdf 2022 Press Releases Public Policy California Legislature Fails to Fund Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Programs and Critical Services Needed to End Cycles of Violence Survivors, Advocates & Prevention Practitioners Call for the Legislature to Ensure Comprehensive Approach to Addressing Sexual Violence and Domestic Violence #PreventionWorks California Legislature Fails to Fund Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Programs https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Brief-statement-following-Legislative-Deal.pdf 2022 Press Releases Governor's May Revision Lack Stable and Ongoing Funding for Domestic Violand Sexual VIolence Prevention Programs. Advocates for for long-term funding for a comprehensive approach to prevention and intervention services. A statement on teh GOvernor's May Revise from Alaine for Boys and Men of Color, California Partnership to End Domestic VIolence, Culturing Responsive Domestic Violence Netowrk, ValorUS #PreventionWorks Governor’s May Revision Fails to Fund Critical Services Needed to End Cycles of Violence https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/May-Revise-Press-Release-5-16-22-1.pdf 2022 Advocacy Events Press Releases Statement by ValorUS on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and Taking Action to Support Refugees Worldwide https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ukraine-Statement-Press-Release-.docx-1.pdf 2022 Advocacy Events Press Releases Declaración de ValorUS sobre la Invasión Rusa de Ucrania y la Adopción de Medidas para Apoyar a los Refugiados en Todo el Mundo https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Spanish-Ukraine-Statement-.docx.pdf 2022 Press Releases Protecting the Rights of Survivors: Sexual Assault DNA Evidence https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DNA-Case-Press-Release.docx-2.pdf 2022 Fund 04 CDC Press Releases Prevention VALOR Received Federal and State Prevention Funding https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CDC-CPDH-Fund-Press-Release.docx-2.pdf 2022 Advocacy Press Releases Prevention Public Policy Governor Newsom's January Budget Fails to Include Critical Funding for Preventing Sexual & Domestic Violence https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/January-2022-Budget-Press-Statement-VALOR-2.pdf 2021 Advocacy Press Releases Public Policy ValorUS VALOR Commends California Public Utilities Commission Settlement with Uber https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/UBER-Press-Release.pdf 2021 Advocacy Advocacy & Intervention Prevention Public Policy Press Release 2021 Governor Newsom Signs Budget for Prevention and Victim Services https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Statement-Gov.-Newsom-Signs-Budget-6.29.21.pdf 2021 Advocacy Intervention Prevention ValorUS Legislature’s Budget Provides Needed Prevention and Victim Services Funding, Call for Additional Focus on Long Term Funding Stability & Ongoing Investment in Prevention https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Legislature-Budget-Deal-Statement-6.3.21-1.pdf 2021 Press Releases $15 million in ongoing funding is crucial for organizations throughout the state to build more inclusive communities, where healthy relationships and consent are the norm. May 14, 2021 Governor’s May Revision Provides Needed Victim Services Funding Advocates Praise the Governor’s Action, Call for Additional Focus on Long Term Funding Stability & Investment in Prevention https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/May-Revise-Statement-1.pdf 2021 Press Releases Valor ValorUS Leads Nationally to Advance Equity and End Sexual Violence: California Coalition Against Sexual Assault Announces Name Change https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/VUS-NR-NameChange-3.16.21.pdf 2020 Press Releases CALCASA Stands in Solidarity with Racial Justice Advocates: Criminalization Will Not End Sexual Violence https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/6.2.20-Racial-Justice-Statement-1.pdf 2020 California Rape Crisis Centers Serve Survivors Amidst COVID-19 Crisis https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Press-Release_-CALCASA-CA-RCCs-Serve-Survivors-1.pdf 2020 CALCASA Launches #BoldMoves: A Multimedia Campaign to Provide People with a Roadmap to Prevent Sexual Assault https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Bold-Moves-Press-Release.pdf 2020 California budget proposal excludes funding to prevent sexual and domestic violence: Dedicated funding urgently needed to address root causes of an ongoing crisis https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CALCASA-Press-Release-1-10-20.pdf 2019 June 28, 2019 California budget includes $5 million in funding to prevent sexual and domestic violence https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/STATEMENT-Budget-Success-JUNE-28-.pdf 2019 STATEMENT: Governor Newsom’s Parents Agenda for State Budget needs to include funding to prevent sexual & domestic violence, support survivors https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CALCASA-Partnership-MAY-REVISE-Statement.pdf 2019 MEDIA ADVISORY: CALCASA and The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence observe Denim Day and host Rally for $50 Million in Ongoing Funding to Prevent Sexual and Domestic Violence https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PAD-2019-Media-Advisory-FINAL-4.18.19.pdf 2018 Statement by CALCASA CEO Sandra Henriquez on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Title IX by the United States Department of Education https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CALCASA-Statement-RE-Title-IX-NPRM.pdf 2018 CALCASA Supports Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and All Survivors Who Come Forward with Their Story https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CALCASA-Statement-Re-Dr.-Ford-FINAL.pdf 2018 Policy Advocacy Day Rally Press Release 5-15-18 https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/FINAL_PAD_Rally_Press_Release-5-15-18.pdf 2018 The Partnership and CALCASA Rally for $50 Million to End Sexual and Domestic Violence https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Media-Advisory-PAD-2018.pdf 2016 CALCASA awarded over $750,000 in funding for 3 multi-year projects https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PR-Funding-FINAL.pdf 2016 CALCASA Issues Statement on Sports Culture as an Opportunity to Prevent Sexual Violence https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CALCASA-PR-Sports-Culture-FINAL-1.pdf 2016 CALCASA Issues Statement on Sports Culture as an Opportunity to Prevent Sexual Violence https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CALCASA-PR-Sports-Culture-FINAL-1.pdf 2016 Top Sexual Violence Prevention Organizations Launch Initiative to End Sexual Violence in One Generation https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/FINAL-Raliance-Press-Release.pdf 2016 Legislators to Observe Denim Day at State Capitol April 27th https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Press-Release-Final.pdf 2015 CALCASA Hosts 2015 National Sexual Assault Conference in Los Angeles https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/NSAC-PR-Final.pdf 2015 California License Plate to Fund Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Programs Unveiled https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Press-Release_NMPlate.pdf 2014 CALCASA Releases Report on Campus Sexual Assault https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Campus-Report-PR-Final.pdf 2014 CALCASA and Partners Rally to Celebrate New Law to Expedite and Ensure Rape Kit Testing https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/AB-1517-Signing-Press-Conf-10-1-14.pdf 2014 CALCASA Announces NFL Funding for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CALCASA-NFL-Press-Release-Final-Website.pdf 2014 New Funding Stream for California Rape Crisis Centers Included on California State Tax Return https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Tax-Check-off-PR-Final.pdf 2014 President Obama Releases New Website and Report on Campus Sexual Assault, 04/29/14 https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/White-House-TF-Report-Press-Release-Final.pdf 2014 Legislators to Observe Denim Day at the State Capitol 4/23/14 https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/AB1517-Press-Release.pdf 2014 Assemblymember Nancy Skinner, CALCASA Announce Bill to Address California’s Rape Kit Backlog 1/21/2014 https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/AB1517-Press-Release-3.pdf 2009 CALCASA Receives $1.25M for Prevention Connection 9/29/2009 https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Prevent-Connect-Grant.pdf 2009 CALCASA ED Joins Council of State Government Justice Center 8/06/2009 https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CSG-Justice-Center.pdf 2009 State Budget Leaves Victims Vulnerable, Safety Net in Tatters 7/31/2009 https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/State-Budget-Leaves-Victims-Vulnerable-Safety-Net-in-Tatters.pdf 2009 Legislators Join Advocates to Sign the Pledge to End Sexual Violence 4/22/2009 https://www.valor.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2009-Denim-Day-Media-advisory.pdf