by Melissa Caine-Huckabay | Mar 18, 2026 | Advocacy, News
STAND! believes and supports survivors. We STAND! with Dolores Huerta, Ana Murguia, Debra Rojas, the others breaking their silence, and those who cannot or choose not to speak. Speaking out publicly takes tremendous courage and deserves our respect, attention, and...
by Melissa Caine-Huckabay | Feb 24, 2026 | TDVAM
Each February, the Youth Against Violence (YAV) leaders design and launch an entirely youth-led campaign at their local high schools in support of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This year, YAV is highlighting the inter-generational connections between...
by Melissa Caine-Huckabay | Jan 28, 2026 | Advocacy
We STAND! in solidarity with the greater LA area, the Twin Cities, and all communities facing horrific acts of violence, force, unlawful detention, and occupation at the hands of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers. We condemn the killings of Alex...
by Melissa Caine-Huckabay | Dec 15, 2025 | News
On November 26, STAND!’s CEO Rhonda James announced her intention to retire from STAND! in June 2026, “Working at STAND! and especially working alongside staff and volunteers, the heart and soul of the agency, has been a joy. Thank you for these challenging and...
by Melissa Caine-Huckabay | May 6, 2024 | News
Yesterday in Sacramento, STAND! joined with 200+ organizations from across California to rally in defense of survivors. Wondering how you can help? Call or text your local assemblymembers and ask them to sign the budget request letter to ensure that $200M in funding...
