CHIPS. Vol. LIX, No. 2/October BRANCH MEETING OCTOBER 1ST AT 6 PM GREENBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY Women in Prison: Bedford and Beyond

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1 Vol. LIX, No. 2/October 2014 Mission: AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Vision: AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy, and measurable change in critical areas impacting the lives of women and girls. Value Statement: By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance. In principle and practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class Branch Officers Co-Presidents Diona Koerner (914) Roli Wendorf (914) Program Co-Vice Presidents Selena Barron Stephanie Lemnios Membership Co-Vice Presidents Adelaide Digiorgi Pam Margand Ann Sheridan Recording Co-Secretaries Ann Toffel Judith Walsh Corresponding Secretary Jane Pendergast Treasurer Linda Motelson CHIPS Editor Sue Lambert, slamb47@aol.com Circulation-Clara LaBianca BRANCH WEB SITE westchester-ny.aauw.net STATE WEB SITE NATIONAL WEB SITE Find us on Facebook at AAUW Westchester NY The AAUW LEGAL ADVOCACY FUND provides funding and a support system for individuals seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination. The AAUW EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND provides fellowships and grants to aspiring graduate women scholars in the US and around the globe. CHIPS The monthly newsletter of the Westchester Branch of the American Association of University Women, Westchester County, New York State BRANCH MEETING OCTOBER 1ST AT 6 PM GREENBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY Women in Prison: Bedford and Beyond Tamar Kraft-Stolar Jaya Vasandani In September domestic violence, depicting the perpetrator s full rage and indifference for the victim, was captured on film in a hotel elevator and shown repeatedly on public media. The assault was given such wide publicity because it involved a well-known NFL football player. However, domestic violence occurs at all levels of society, usually in private. Often there is no public evidence beyond bruises or injury to the victim who is often afraid to bring charges. An estimated 9 in 10 incarcerated women have endured physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. In a very timely presentation our October program meeting will highlight an update on the current status of the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act campaign and its next steps. There will also be a description of the work The Women in Prison Project does and the issues that women encounter in prison and in the criminal justice system including the shackling of pregnant women. Our speakers include Tamar Kraft-Stolar, Director of the Women in Prison Project, Correctional Association of New York and Jaya Vasandani, Associate Director of the Women in Prison Project, Correctional Association of NY. Their responsibilities include prison monitoring, legislative and policy advocacy, coalition building, community organizing and fundraising. Tamar graduated Cornell University summa cum laude, worked on the CA s campaign to repeal New York s Rockefeller Drug Laws. Jaya has a JD from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and a Bachelor s in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and worked on federal and state policy advocacy on women s rights issues as a Policy Associate at the NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund and the Center for Women Policy Issues in Washington, DC. Please come! This is a not to be missed meeting! 1

2 Dear Members of the Westchester Branch, Our annual campaign for the AAUW Funds is now in progress. Our targets for 2014 (based on 180 members) are $5000 to the Educational Opportunities Fund (EF) and $1000 to the Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF). We would appreciate any contributions you can make for these worthy causes. If you have already contributed, we thank you very much. Your contributions are due by November 30, Please make your check out to AAUW Funds and specify in the memo line on the check to which funds, EF or LAF, you would like your contributions applied, and how much to each fund. Send your checks ASAP to Mary Logan, 1204 Hall Ave., White Plains, NY Your support makes a big difference in the lives of others. All contributions are tax deductible. Please do contribute, even if it is a small amount. Sincerely, Mary Logan, Chair AAUW Funds, Westchester Branch Yes, I would like to contribute to the AAUW Funds in the amount of: $1000 $500 $100 $50 $25 Other If you do not designate a specific fund in your check memo line, your contribution will be applied to the AAUW Funds, # Name: Address: Phone: Make checks payable to AAUW Funds NEW INTEREST GROUP BEING FORMED! 2

3 CURRENT ISSUES GROUP THE PLAY READING GROUP POETRY INTEREST GROUP STEM INTEREST GROUP ART INTEREST GROUP OUR BOOK GROUP MEETINGS DAYTIME LITERATURE GROUP TUESDAY MORNING LIT GROUP EV ENING LIT ERAT URE GROUP 3

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5 PUBLIC POLICY-THE WOMEN IN PRISON PROJECT -by Selena Barron In the United States In New York 5

6 c/ o Barbara Sarver 34 Scenic Circle Crot on on Hudson, NY OCTOBER /1 Board Meeting Greenburgh Library 4:30 p.m. 10/1 Branch Meeting Greenburgh Library 6 p.m. 10/2 Thursday Bridge Group 1 p.m. 10/3 Current Issues Discussion Group Selena Barron s Home 10 a.m. 10/6 Monday Bridge 12 p.m. 10/8 STEM Interest Group Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES 10 a.m. 10/8 Evening Literature Group Eduardo s Restaurant, Mt. Kisco 6 p.m 10/9 Thursday Bridge Group 1 p.m. 10/9 Art Interest Group American Folk Art Museum 10/10 Deadline for submitting for CHIPS 10/11 EYO Planning Meeting 9:30 a.m. 10/13 Monday Bridge Group 12 p.m. 10/14 Tuesday Morning Literature Group Nancy Heymann s Home 10 a.m. 10/14 Play Reading Group Mt. Pleasant Library 1 p.m. 10/16 Thursday Bridge Group 1 p.m. 10/17 Pay Equity Group 2 p.m. 10/18 District V Conference College of Mt. St. Vincent, Riverdale, NY 11 a.m. 10/20 Monday Bridge Group 12 p.m. 10/21 Financial Interest Study Group Inge Clark s Home 10 a.m. 10/21 Poetry Interest Group Janice Rabinowitz s Home 1:30 p.m. 10/23 Daytime Literature Group Ossining Lib & Joy Baker s Home 10 a.m. 10/23 Thursday Bridge Group 1 p.m. 10/27 Monday Bridge Group 12 p.m. 10/30 Thursday Bridge Group 6