[GreaterPhilly] Fwd: [NFB-Announce] National Federation of the Blind Announces Partnership with RAINN

Tue Jan 5 21:56:38 UTC 2021

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> From: National Federation of the Blind via NFB-Announce <nfb-announce at nfbnet.org>
> Date: January 5, 2021 at 4:42:34 PM EST
> To: nfb-announce at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [NFB-Announce] National Federation of the Blind Announces Partnership with RAINN
> Reply-To: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
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> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH RAINN 
> 
> The National Federation of the Blind today announced it has engaged RAINN,
> the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, to assist us in
> furthering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming culture free of sexual
> misconduct as part of all NFB programs and activities. 
> 
> Specifically, RAINN will initially work with NFB to: 
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>    * Create and conduct a mandatory training program regarding sexual
> violence and misconduct for staff, volunteers, and leadership with
> trainings to begin in March 2021.
>    * Review and augment the NFB Code of Conduct to include the strongest
> possible policies aimed at preventing sexual misconduct and adopting best
> practices in this area.
>    * Devise other ongoing trainings, relevant components, and resources as
> identified by RAINN and NFB.
> 
> "Our partnership with RAINN is a critical component of the commitment that
> the Board of Directors has made to our community," said Mark Riccobono,
> President of the National Federation of the Blind. "We do not tolerate
> sexual violence and abuse. While this engagement is just the beginning of
> our ongoing and continual efforts to address this issue, we look forward to
> working with RAINN to ensure that everyone can participate in the critical
> work we do in the safest and most welcoming environment possible." 
> 
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> 
> ABOUT NFB--The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in
> Baltimore, is the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind
> Americans. Founded in 1940, the NFB consists of affiliates, chapters, and
> divisions in the fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. The NFB
> defends the rights of blind people of all ages, and provides information
> and support to families with blind children, older Americans who are losing
> vision, and more. We believe in the hopes and dreams of blind people and
> work together to transform them into reality. Learn more about our many
> programs and initiatives at nfb.org [2]. 
> 
> ABOUT RAINN--RAINN [3], the nation's largest anti-sexual violence
> organization, created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in
> partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers
> across the country. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual
> violence, educate the public, help organizations improve their sexual
> violence prevention and response programs, and ensure that perpetrators are
> brought to justice. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual
> violence, free, confidential help is available 24/7 by calling 800.656.HOPE
> (4673) or visiting online.rainn.org [4]. 
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