On Thursday, April 17th, WWAV welcomes the Independent Women’s Organization who will present a community info session on the 2014 legislative session and issues impacting women in the state of Louisiana. IWO members will also discuss ways community members can get involved, and provide info on the current bills and the legislative process. All are […]
Legislative Watch: WWAV Heads to State Capitol In Support of Good Sam and Naloxone Access Bills
The 2014 regular session of the Louisiana Legislature opened in March, and it’s been an active legislative session already for Women With a Vision as staff headed to Baton Rouge this month for legislative hearings in support of two bills surrounding harm reduction and overdose prevention. WWAV has campaigned for 911 Good Samaritan legislation and […]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Sexual violence is a very serious public health problem that affects millions of women and men. In the United States, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men have been raped in their lifetime and nearly 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men have experienced other forms of sexual violence at some […]
WWAV Staff to Present at Rethinking Mass Incarceration in the South conference!
The staff of Women With a Vision will be leading a panel discussion at the upcoming conference on mass incarceration in the South, to be held at the University of Mississippi from April 13-15, 2014. From the Rethinking Mass Incarceration in the South conference website: As a region, the South is comprised of two states […]
Save the Date: Do Your Summer Shopping at Dirty Coast on May 20th to Support WWAV!
On May 20, 2014, the New Orleans-based apparel company Dirty Coast will donate 20% of all in-store and online sales to support the work of Women With a Vision. WWAV is honored to be chosen as one of this year’s twelve beneficiaries for Dirty Coast’s 20 on 20 campaign. Start saving your dollars and don’t miss […]