Tapestri Inc. Awarded Best Non-Profit Employer 2012
“Tapestri is dedicated to ending violence and oppression in immigrant and refugee communities, using culturally competent and appropriate methods. As advocates for immigrant and refugee families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and exploitation, we are committed to using education, community organizing, direct services and advocacy to effect change in the lives of these families.” As an organization that has to keep much of
Labor Trafficking in San Diego
Human trafficking is a grim reality, and with so many of the victims hidden, the actual numbers can be difficult to estimate. But Sheldon Zhang and his team at San Diego State University used advanced sampling methods and unique access to make a reliable estimate. They concluded that as many as 31 percent of unauthorized, Spanish-speaking workers in San Diego County have experienced an
Additional Legislation to Read & Follow (HB 1078, HR 1242, HR 1151)
HB 1078 12 LC 35 2538 H. B. 1078 – 1 – House Bill 1078 By: Representatives Neal of the 1 st and Purcell of the 159th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT 1 To amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia 2 Annotated, relating to commencement and conduct of juvenile proceedings
House Bill 200
11 LC 29 4619S/AP H. B. 200 – 1 – House Bill 200 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE) By: Representatives Lindsey of the 54 th, Golick of the 34th, Houston of the 170th, Oliver of the 83 rd, Willard of the 49th, and others A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
Second Annual “Live Without Fear” Fundraiser a Great Success!!
Second Annual “Live Without Fear” Fundraiser a Great Success!! Special thanks to our sponsors: Sustainer Patron Lawrence Dietrich Holly Hawkins Saporito Friend Darryl Martin Tracy and Edward Plott Doua Kue-Morris Ballard Spahr LLP Counsel On Call Gracie & Greg Nickerson Many Thanks to our in kind donors Aurum Lounge Salon Red Solomon Brothers The Nest Norcross Arts Alliance Merrill Corporation Custom Portrait Gift CSM
Tapestri Receives a Grant from Department of Human Services
Tapestri Receives a Grant from Department of Human Services, through its division of Family and Children Services, for Refugee Domestic Violence Prevention Program! Tapestri is proud to announce that have received funding from the Department of Human Services for “Refugee Domestic Violence Prevention Program”. The funding will enable Tapestri to continue to work with Refugee communities who are at risk of domestic violence, those
Domestic violence against women remains a major concern in today’s society
Domestic violence against women remains a major concern in today’s society. The problem is so severe that it affects people from all ways of life regardless of socio-economic status, ethnicity, age and religion. The statistics on this issue are alarming. The Extent of the Problem Murder - Every day four women die in this country as a result of domestic violence, the euphemism for murders