Entries by CAWS

“This is not something we can ignore.”

October 14, 2016 in /by

A presidential candidate’s recent comments about sexually assaulting women exposes what needs to change in our culture in order to end sexual violence. Bragging or joking about sexual violence feeds into a culture where sexual assault is normalized and deemed acceptable. This concept is nothing new, by definition rape culture is the very idea of […]

Abuse Resource Network seeking Direct Services Coordinator for Ransom and Sargent Counties

July 27, 2016 in /by

The Abuse Resource Network of Ransom and Sargent Counties is looking for a Direct Services Coordinator 32 hours a week between the hours of 8:30-4:30pm, Monday-Friday).  Some on-call evenings/weekends.  Some travel and overnight training required.  Must have valid driver’s license.  Background check will be conducted.   Duties include but not limited to: Provide crisis intervention, […]

First Nations Women’s Alliance is seeking to hire an Executive Director

July 11, 2016 in /by

The First Nations Women’s Alliance is seeking to hire an Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the ND domestic violence/sexual assault tribal coalition. This includes ongoing program development, including maintaining nonprofit organizational status; working with a board of directors; serving as primary representative of FNWA on tribal, statewide, and national levels; overseeing […]

CAWS North Dakota announces position on Marsy’s Law

June 23, 2016 in /by

CAWS North Dakota announced opposition toward the proposed Marsy’s Law amendment today. Alongside CAWS North Dakota, a group of victims’ advocates and County State’s Attorneys held a press conference in Bismarck to outline concerns with the proposed state constitutional amendment.   According to CAWS North Dakota’s Executive Director Janelle Moos, victims have multi-faceted needs and […]

Job Listing – Human Trafficking Navigator

January 8, 2016 in /by

North Dakota needs your support! Human trafficking is a reality in North Dakota and YOU can make a difference.   The North Dakota Human Trafficking Task Force, in partnership with the Domestic Violence Crisis Center (“DVCC”) (Minot, ND), is seeking an experienced professional who is responsible for assisting trafficking victims in accessing services and serving […]

Catholic Health Initiative Mission & Ministry Fund Awards Grants for Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Work

December 21, 2015 in /by

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) Mission & Ministry Fund recently granted funding to violence prevention coalitions in seven CHI communities for the next three years.  These communities include Carrington, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Lisbon, Oakes, Valley City and Williston.  The total award for the seven communities is $940,811.  Veronica Zietz was named director of the violence prevention […]

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) funding available

December 7, 2015 in /by

The application for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Funding is now available. For more information please go to the following link: https://www.cawsnorthdakota.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/SANE-Announcement-Letter.pdf To access the application online click here  

Job Listing – Human Trafficking Navigators (2 positions)

December 4, 2015 in /by

North Dakota needs your support! Human trafficking is a reality in North Dakota and YOU can make a difference. The North Dakota Human Trafficking Task Force, in partnership with Youthworks (Fargo, ND) and the Domestic Violence Crisis Center (“DVCC”) (Minot, ND), is seeking two experienced professionals who are responsible for assisting trafficking victims in accessing […]