RISE Law Center

Today, we stand in solidarity with immigrants and our allied organizations for Un Día Sin Inmigrantes. As an agency dedicated to uplifting survivors of violence, we recognize that the safety and dignity of immigrant communities are inseparable from the strength of our entire society. When immigrants are excluded, everyone loses, especially those already facing the greatest vulnerabilities. We commit to continuing our advocacy and ensuring that every survivor, regardless of status, has access to the protection and healing they deserve.

🚨Action Alert: deadline to sign-on is 5pm TODAY

Survivors face critical funding cuts: over $800M terminated, billions stalled. This funding directly and indirectly supports our work and partner agencies. Individuals, and organizations, can sign on to demand the DOJ release appropriated funds NOW.

📌https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-G9HafQc21aPyQmQFB9IbqxHSZLJI9gA5NUggXw0wj-rdiA/viewform

Don't let policy failures silence survivors. 💜🩵💜🩵

🚨 Action Alert.

Sign the petition by 5pm ET today to demand that the US DOJ immediately distribute the federal funds that Congress appropriated and release the notice of funding opportunities for victim service programs.

Sign the petition: https://forms.gle/fFEwpEy4DX7SHQreA

Geographic isolation can silence survivors, leaving many with dangerously limited options. Rural survivors of sexual violence may drive over an hour just to access a SANE exam. Accessible local services aren't just convenient, they are a critical lifeline.

To find resources and support in your county, explore Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault's statewide Service Provider Map at https://www.wcasa.org/survivors/service-providers/

More about the Black immigrants featured in RISE Law Center's infographic series and other influential Black here:

https://www.onepercentforamerica.org/the-guide/recognizing-black-immigrants-black-history-month

https://www.ilctr.org/about-immigrants/ilc-publications-and-resources/black-history-month/

https://iibuffalo.org/news/guettyfelin/

https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2022-03-03-miriam-makeba-and-her-art-of-activism