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Diversity Task Force
Our 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.
Our Goals:
Statewide Diversity Trainings
To develop trainings for staff from communities of color to provide skills and experience necessary to have access to leadership positions.
Diversity Conference
To sponsor the annual diversity pre-conference which provides information and resources, as well as networking opportunities and career development for all professionals working to serve sexual assault victims from underserved communities.
Cultural Awareness Certification
To obtain 100 percent agency participation through multicultural educational opportunities.
Our Purpose:
The Diversity Task Force is dedicated to offering information and resources to equip service providers to effectively reach underserved populations. Our intent is to empower by providing access to communication and career development. The Diversity Task Force also strives to improve and enhance services to all survivors of sexual assault from diverse communities.
Our Vision:
The TAASA Diversity Task force is committed to diversity and celebrating the uniqueness of individuals and the acknowledgement of their efforts in securing the transformation of knowledge to service providers, survivors and the community toward sexual assault.
Officers:
Co-Chair: Vacant
Co-Chair: Rose Luna - TAASA
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Steering Committee:
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April Buentello
SafePlace, Austin, TX
Dene Edmiston
New Horizon Family Center
Debbie Gayle
Texas CASA
Sherry Hostetter
TAASA
Dennise Jackson
Texas CASA
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Eileen Kelley
TAASA
Rose Luna
TAASA
Renee Perez
Hays Caldwell Women’s Center
Yolanda Toplin
Rape Crisis Center, Brazos Valley
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Why Should I join? How do I join?
Upcoming Events/Meeting
Current and Completed Projects
FAQ
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