Media Alert
FOR TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025
Contact: lisa@prsolutionsdc.com, 202-371-1997
What Would Cuts to Medicaid Mean for Domestic Violence Survivors?
Medicaid is an important source of health insurance for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, providing not just health coverage but also links to other vitally important services including housing and food supports. So people facing violence have a tremendous amount at stake as Congress considers deep, unprecedented cuts to Medicaid, which serves nearly 80 million people, including seniors, people with disabilities, children exposed to violence, and family caregivers.
Futures Without Violence will hold a virtual briefing Tuesday to discuss what’s at stake for survivors in this debate at:
5 pm ET on Tuesday, May 13
Hosted by Virginia Duplessis, Associate Director in Health, FUTURES
Moderated by Jodi Enda, Washington Bureau Chief, The Fuller Project
Featuring:
Brooke Belair, Survivor and Domestic Violence Advocate, New York State
Anuradha Rao, MD, Pediatrician, Omni Family Health, California
Gelila Selassie, Senior Attorney, Justice in Aging, Washington, D.C.
Kiersten Stewart, Vice President of Public Policy & Advocacy, FUTURES
Felix Valbuena, MD, Board Member, National Association of Community Health Centers, Michigan
The briefing is open to media. Register here.
Reporters can contact lisa@prsolutionsdc.com to request a recording of the briefing.
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ABOUT FUTURES WITHOUT VIOLENCE:
For more than 35 years, FUTURES has been providing groundbreaking programs, policies and campaigns that empower individuals and organizations working to end violence against women and children around the world. Striving to reach new audiences and transform social norms, FUTURES trains professionals such as doctors, nurses, judges and athletic coaches on improving responses to violence and abuse. FUTURES also works with advocates, policymakers and others to build sustainable community leadership and educate people everywhere about the importance of respect and healthy relationships. More information is available at www.futureswithoutviolence.org
