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“Most domestic violence shelters are unable to accommodate pets. And, as anyone who has loved a companion animal will tell you, it can be unthinkable to abandon a pet, especially when doing so may put the animal at risk for harm.”
“In this episode, Founder of Leaders Ending Violence Jasmine Uribe joins Casa de Esperanza’s Leo Martinez and Cristina Escobar to discuss the ways media influences how Latin@s understand consent.”
In these powerpoint slides, review the background of the American Rescue Plan, basics of the stimulus payments and child tax credits, and learn how to help.
“Here we talk about sexual violence as defined by women. Though, sexual violence happens to men and children, the majority of victims of sexual violence are women. To undo violence against men and children, the first step is to undo violence against women. That’s why we talk about sexual violence against women from a woman’s perspective.”
“It is important for advocates to understand how to: help immigrant survivors become aware of their rights; identify immigration remedies for victims, including special VAWA provisions around confidentiality; prepare enhanced safety plans for immigrant survivors; and increase meaningful access to services for immigrants and survivors with limited English proficiency.”
“Studies of interpersonal trauma and substance abuse disorders show a strong association between the two. Drugs change the brain in ways that make quitting hard, even for those who want to quit. Fortunately, researchers know more than ever about how drugs affect the brain.”
“In this episode, NSVRC’s Prevention Team talks about the importance of community connectedness. Community-level prevention work moves us beyond individual approaches – it’s about collective action, building partnerships, and creating access to resources to support community health.”
“The CDC estimates that 1 in 6 men have been sexually victimized at some point. It’s a largely silent epidemic despite revelations of abuse by Catholic priests and Boy Scout leaders. Not confronting this issue only makes recovery harder. Rachel Rock brings us one man’s search for support.”
“A recently formed collaborative, Gardens for Growing Healthy Communities studies how community gardens in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods in Denver impact community health and translates findings for stakeholders. The project works to foster community well-being in inner-city neighborhoods by turning vacant lots into community gardens.”
“We are excited to share the third installment in our research series on Teen Dating Violence and Intersectionality featuring Nancy Nava, Research and Evaluation Manager at Casa de Esperanza, Rebecca Rodriguez, Director of Evaluation and Impact at Caminar Latino, and Rebecca Fix, Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.”
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