#COVID19 has disproportionately impacted Black communities & other communities of color because of systemic racism. The #HEROESAct included some helpful provisions, but there are still serious gaps for #sexualassault survivors, including & especially survivors of color. [1/4]
We call on @SenateGOP & @SenateDems to make sure the next stimulus bill includes:
1) Dedicated funding for culturally-specific organizations and Tribes to provide domestic violence and sexual assault services; [2/4]
1) Dedicated funding for culturally-specific organizations and Tribes to provide domestic violence and sexual assault services; [2/4]
2) $100 million in funding for the Sexual Assault Services Program to directly address the needs of sexual assault survivors; [3/4]
3) A requirement for states to allow survivors to apply for unemployment insurance if they leave their jobs due to domestic or sexual violence or stalking; and
4) Restrictions on immigration enforcement during the #COVID19 emergency. [4/4]
4) Restrictions on immigration enforcement during the #COVID19 emergency. [4/4]
