TAASA's Diversity Task Force works to expand initiatives that support marginalized victims of sexual assault. The task force is excited to announce scholarship opportunities in the form of financial assistance to attend the 2014 TAASA Annual Conference in Irving, TX.
Our intention is to honor the spirit of grassroots advocacy and highlight the efforts of those working with/for underserved populations. In line with our mission, this scholarship is open to anyone who demonstrates dedication to and promotes social justice within hard to reach populations in Texas.
This year the financial assistance budget is extremely limited. The Diversity Task Force hopes to partner with your agency in providing financial assistance for your attendance.
Scholarship recipients this year will receive the following:
1. Conference Fee paid
2. $250 travel stipend (sent in advance of the conference)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: COB Friday, January 31, 2014
TAASA Conference Information
Dates:March 9 - 13, 2014
Location: Sheraton Grand DFW Airport Hotel, Irving, TX 75063
For more information please visit www.taasaconference.org
Scholarship Recipients are strongly encouraged to attend the Sunday Diversity Task Force Conference Reception and Wednesday Diversity Task Force Evening Meet & Greet
Mission:
The TAASA Diversity Task Force facilitates access to reliable and accurate resources regarding diversity issues. We inform, empower and support service providers in their goals to offer culturally appropriate and sensitive services to survivors of sexual assault from diverse communities.
Elgibility Requirements:
Employed at a Texas agency
Excellent work in / with underserved populations
Direct service/ front line staff
Work with intervention and outreach regarding sexual violence and/or social justice within underserved populations
Individuals who are willing to make a one year commitment to be involved in the Diversity Task Force. Involvement includes, but is not limited to online and telephone communications.
Underserved Populations
Rural Communities
Individuals with Disabilities (Physical/Cognitive/Mental Health)
Homeless Individuals
Individuals living in Poverty
Individuals with Substance Abuse
Older Adults (65+)
Immigrants/Refugees/displaced people
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Asexual people
Transgender or Intersex people
Prisons/Inmates
Juvenile Inmates
Asians/AsianAmericans
Middle Eastern Population
Native Americans/Indigenous Population
Latino/Hispanic Population
African American Population
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islanders
Youth (Teens/College Students)
Children
Male Victims of Sexual Violence
Faith-based Communities/Religious Denominations
Victims of Female Genital Mutilation
Military Community
Human Trafficking (including Domestic Minors)
Any other populations mistakenly and regrettably overlooked