CUAV restructures staff

Thursday July 23, 2009

A San Francisco nonprofit that's been supporting victims of violence for 30 years is adapting to budget cutbacks and a new strategic plan by reconfiguring its staff and services.

Community United Against Violence (CUAV) is aiming to help people stop violence, rather than just cope with its aftermath. Morgan Bassichis, development manager, said the changes will benefit people who use CUAV's services.

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Proposition Hate

Thursday May 21, 2009

A lesbian woman (known as Jane Doe, to protect her anonymity) is gang-raped by four men in Richmond, Calif. On her way home from a Minneapolis grocery store, 32-year-old lesbian Kristen Boyne is beaten unconscious by two men. These are just two of the many hate crimes committed against LGBT people in the past year, and experts say the problem is getting worse. 

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CUAV Celebrates 30th Years And Talks About Violence

Thursday March 26, 2009

Community United Against Violence (CUAV) celebrated three decades of healing and transformation on March 20 at 111 Minna Gallery. CUAV announced a bold new vision: to build LGBTQ power to transform violence and oppression. As part of the larger social justice movement, they said they are working to create thriving communities organized around collective liberation, not abuse or exploitation. They said they see violence as a key opportunity to transform queer relationships, communities, and movements. CUAV has worked to build safe, healing LGBTQ communities free from violence. As part of the larger social justice movement, they support those impacted by abuse and mobilize their broader communities to effectively transform all forms of violence.

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Harvey comes home to City Hall

Wednesday June 04, 2008

Harvey Milk's voice rang out once again in City Hall as friends, family, and admirers of the gay rights icon gathered for the unveiling of a memorial bust commemorating the first openly gay person elected to office in a major U.S. city.

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Hate crimes against LGBTs increase in 2007

Wednesday June 04, 2008

Hate crimes against LGBTs in San Francisco increased by 7 percent last year, according to an analysis conducted by national anti-violence groups.

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