Trafficking Terms
“The following list of key terms used in sex trafficking is published in Renting Lacy: A Story of America’s Prostituted Children by Linda Smith.”
Mandated Reporter Training for the State of Michigan
“Individuals working in certain professions (school faculty and employees, counselors, medical providers, law enforcement, clergy, child care and social workers, and more) are required by law to report suspicions of child abuse to the Department of Health and Human Services, and risk facing a fine and/or jail time if they are found to be in noncompliance.”
How the child welfare system works
“The purpose of this factsheet is to give a brief overview of the purposes and functions of child welfare from a national perspective.”
Understanding Disability Inclusion and Ableism
“People with disabilities are integral parts of our world and community, yet they often face inaccessible or unwelcoming spaces online. The word disability itself is a limiting term, as it refers to an immense spectrum of experiences.”
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
“If an employer or co-worker sexually harasses you at work, there are laws that can protect you.”
SOAR: Human Trafficking Self-Study Course
“SOAR Online is designed to educate health care providers, social workers, public health professionals, and behavioral health professionals on how to identify and respond appropriately to individuals who are at risk of or who have experienced trafficking.”
The Connection Between Eating Disorders and Sexual Violence
“We’re talking about the intersection of these two critical issues to help illuminate the reality that survivors of trauma including sexual harassment, assault, and abuse are more likely to struggle with eating disorders and other forms of disordered eating.”
The Advocates’ Role In Supporting IPV Survivors Who Have Been Criminalized
“A discussion about the scope and scale of IPV survivor criminalization, the needs of survivors who have been criminalized, and the need to remove barriers to assist IPV survivors as they navigate the various stages of the criminal justice system.”
An Indigenous Framework for Programs Serving Native Survivors of Violence
“Four places from which Indigenous evaluation is already taking place in violence prevention, response, and healing programs that have not yet been formally recognized in a culturally rooted evaluation framework.”
Recognizing Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women
May 5, 2022 is Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Day. Read the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board’s proclamation.