San Francisco Dept. on the Status of Women

Description

The Department:

• Fosters the advancement of the status of women and girls, particularly those issues that impact marginalized women and girls, both within City and County government and in the private sector.
• Promotes access and develop policy within City and County government agencies, insuring equality for women and girls.
• Advocates, monitors and proposes legislation to improve the quality of women's and girl's lives.
• Promotes programs that increase public awareness and understanding of violence against women.
• Administers funds for the provision of emergency shelter for women and their children, and other support services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Monitors complaints of unlawful and unequal treatment of women, and promotes public education and awareness to prevent sexual harassment and discrimination against women.
• Provides technical assistance, information and referral to individuals, community organizations, businesses, and governments related to women's and young women's rights and services.
• Works with community organizations and coalitions promoting issues which improve the quality of life for women and girls.