Transcript The Women of Color Caucus - Ohio Alliance to End Sexual

The Women of Color Caucus
Jasmine Barfield
Statewide Prevention Coordinator
Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence
Why we caucus?
• Acknowledges the specific oppression we face
over and above sexism
• Ensures inclusiveness
• Safe space for advocates of color working in
the DV and/or SA field
Herstory of the Women of Color Caucus
Before 2001:
Ohio Coalition On
Sexual Assault
(OCOSA) and Ohio
Domestic Violence
Network (ODVN) each
have separate
Caucuses
Today:
2001:
Merged caucuses
from OCOSA and
ODVN
Ohio Alliance to End
Sexual Violence and
Ohio Domestic
Violence Network colead
Our Mission
The Ohio WOCC is a group of diverse women
concerned about the violence against women
of color. We are committed to developing
leadership in women, community education,
and efforts that will influence policy and
systems to more effectively respond to
improving the lives of all women.
Our Values
Ethical Communication
Mutual Respect
Community Trust
Our Structure
Flat power structure
Run by committees
Advisors help, not in charge
Exert
Influence
Obtain
& Share
Info
Provide
Services
Caucus
Membership
Caucus Committees
Caucus Organization
Caucus Leadership
Caucus Governance
Mission
Vision
Values
Our Membership
• A diverse group of women of color who are
concerned about ending the violence in
communities of color
• Our primary focus continues to be DV & SA
• We are not just advocates working in the field,
but we are also allied professionals
Benefits of Membership
Upcoming Meeting Dates
Friday
July 11th
• Time: 10AM-2PM
• Topic: TBD
• Location: Columbus
• Time: 10AM-2PM
Friday
• Topic: Year end
October 10th review
• Location: TBD
New Directions Moving Forward
Impact
Recognized as best
practice model
Increased membership &
involvement
Consulting with Sumayya
Coleman
Call to Action!
• Share the WOCC flyer
• Support WOCC staff to
attend meetings
• Attend Breaking Through
Barriers, June 25-26, 2014
Contact Information
Jasmine Barfield
Statewide Prevention Coordinator
Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence
[email protected] 216-658-1381, ext. 123
Tonia Moultry
Training & Technical Assistance Director
Ohio Domestic Violence Network
[email protected] or 614-781-9651, ext. 231