CAPPA Mission The Campus Advocacy and Prevention Professional Association (CAPPA) is dedicated to providing space for campus-based advocates and prevention specialists to come together to share their expertise, develop best practices, and support each other as professionals in the field. CAPPA is designed for campus-based professionals who work to educate their campuses and colleagues about interpersonal/gender-based violence in all its forms, and those who advocate for and support students who have been affected by dating and domestic violence, sexual assault and harassment, and stalking. CAPPA is open to advocates and prevention professionals who serve any type of institution of higher education of all affiliations. We strive for both professionalism and solidarity within our growing field.
CAPPA Vision CAPPA envisions campuses free from all forms of interpersonal and gender-based violence, including dating and domestic violence, sexual assault and harassment, and stalking. CAPPA works collaboratively toward creating campuses where advocates and prevention specialists expertise is valued and where professionals in this field are empowered to do their work effectively and sustainably until we achieve this vision of ending violence. Our work is rooted in social justice, supporting survivors, and fostering communities that value evidence-based practice, practice-based research, and self-care.
CAPPA Goals Create a common space for campus advocacy and prevention professionals who work to end dating and domestic violence, sexual assault and harassment, and stalking to discuss best practices, challenges, and opportunities to further the field. Elevate dialogue nationally around the work of campus advocacy and violence prevention professionals in an effort to professionalize the field, including opportunities for sharing knowledge and centering evidence-based research and practice and social justice frameworks. Provide support and solidarity for the unique work of professionals serving in these roles within and in partnership with institutions of higher education and promote the sustainability of the individuals who do this work.
CAPPA Goals, cont d Establish a network of professionals who can provide expertise to the field of higher education, state and federal legislators, and other constituents for ongoing efforts to advocate for victims/survivors and prevent interpersonal/gender-based violence on campus. Set guidelines and best practices including the core competencies needed for professionals working in both survivor/victim advocacy and violence prevention on campus and develop best practices for training current and future professionals.
How? Providing networking opportunities and solidarity Developing and disseminating white papers Sharing evidence-based and innovative practices Utilizing a website and social media platforms to provide a centralized means for connecting professionals and disseminating information and best practice Establishing core competencies for our growing profession Providing a moderated listerv and opportunities to ask questions of other professionals anonymously Providing presentations at national and regional conferences Establishing liaisons to other professional associations Serving as an umbrella organization to connect regional, state, or other groups to each other Writing articles on issues pertinent to the field for popular media Serving as external program reviewers for advocacy/education programs Providing expert feedback on new software programs, training, etc.
Who is CAPPA? CAPPA is centered on professionals working at or closely serving any type of institution of higher education of all affiliations, including: Campus-based advocates and/or prevention professionals working to address interpersonal/gender-based violence Community-based professionals working with campuses to address interpersonal/gender- based violence Membership will be limited to 1 person from each non-campus organization. This is to ensure that CAPPA remains centered on the needs and experiences of campus-based professionals. Researchers working to address the specific needs of these professionals Graduate students working directly with campus-based professionals
Becoming CAPPA We recognize the diversity of experiences, as well as the often unique nature of this work on different campuses, and welcome individuals to contact cappaleaders@gmail.com with any questions or concerns regarding membership eligibility. http://www.nationalcappa.org/join-cappa/
National Advocacy Leadership Center 2018 2019 Social Justice and Trauma-Informed Framework Instructor: Danica Wolf, MSW Wednesday, January 16, 2019
National Advocacy Leadership Center 2018 2019
"Ground Rules" ROPES: Respect - others opinions Open minded -to other ideas Participate - in the process Experience - share what you wish Share the air - give everyone space to speak What else might we add?
National Advocacy Leadership Center 2018 2019 What IS Intersectionality? https://youtu.be/vidtnfq9fhc
Intersectionality In this context: Intersectionality refers to the interplay of gender, race, culture, sexual orientation, and citizenship status that contributes to understanding women's experiences of abuse and their help-seeking. "Domestic Violence at the Intersections of Race, Class, and Gender: Challenges and Contributions to Understanding Violence Against Marginalized Women in Diverse Communities" by Natalie J. Sokoloff and Ida Dupont (http://www.sagepub.com/cac6study/articles/sokoloff.p df)
National Advocacy Leadership Center 2018 2019 Let s Explore Further Kimberlé Crenshaw s Ted Talk: The Urgency of Intersectionality from TedWomen 2016
Evidence + Experience Share what you know to be true based on the evidence. What else do you know based on your experiences?
Consider... In what ways has the traditional feminist approach to domestic violence been indifferent to the needs of battered women from marginalized communities? What work do you still have to do on your own biases in order to become more culturally competent? (Share) What resources can you use to find more info?