Kathy Jones Program Chair Kathy Jones Rocky Mountain

Kathy Jones, Program Chair Kathy Jones Rocky Mountain Region Conference April 2019 © Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®

Soroptimists Ending Gender-Based Violence SIA BOARDInternational MEETING | July 2016 Soroptimist of the Americas, Inc. ®

Domestic Violence Risk Factors Low self-esteem Low education level Unemployment Low income Depression Alcohol/drug use Unplanned pregnancy Social isolation Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®

Trafficking Risk Factors Abuse Neglect Parental substance abuse Foster care system Limited education Limited economic opportunities Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®

Teen Dating Violence Risk Factors Poverty Disadvantaged homes Violence Harsh parenting Low self-esteem Anger/Depression Less likely to solve problems via social support Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®

What do women and girls need? Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®

Gender-Based Violence Protective Factors SOCIAL SUPPORT ECONOMIC STABILITY EDUCATION Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®

& Gender-Based Violence Domestic violence Sexual assault Child abuse Trafficking Prostitution US$ 2. 4 million 1, 595 women Increased: Education Standard of Living Self-Esteem Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ® Safe Environment

& Gender-Based Violence Foster care Witnessed violence Not on track to graduate Additional social support 14, 000+ girls 14 countries (35, 000+ total!) Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ® More powerful than any obstacle Make a difference Taught to hope Loved relating to adults

Group Discussion What possibilities exist for using our Soroptimist Dream Programs as a strategy to respond to gender-based violence? Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®

Possible Ideas • • • Designate one Award to survivor of domestic violence or trafficking Add one Award specifically for a survivor of domestic violence or trafficking Distribute flyers to agencies that serve domestic violence/trafficking victims Host application workshops at those agencies Work with support services at local colleges Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®

Possible Ideas Partner with: • Continuation/alternative/vocational schools • Foster care service providers • Homeless service providers Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®

Next Steps • Bring ideas back to club • Incorporate into 19 -20 planning • Prepare for 2021 -2031 Big Goal! Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®

THANK YOU! Kathy Jones kathyworthen @ icloud. com 208 -440 -1931 Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®