Advocacy Resources in Spanish ~ Trauma Informed Tools and More!
Trauma-Informed Care Tools
Recognizing when someone may be experiencing a trauma response such as getting triggered is an important advocacy skill that can help prevent re-traumatizing survivors and promote recovery and healing. These concrete tools can be used to respond to trauma by helping a survivor learn to regulate trauma reactions through breathing and grounding exercises.
Learning these exercises can be an empowering way for survivors to move forward through their healing. These exercises can also be used by advocates to center themselves after an appointment and to mitigate the effects of vicarious trauma.
These tools in Spanish from Therapist Aid were requested by advocates in MiVAN’s trauma-informed advocacy skill building workshops. Visit module 6 of the Trauma Across the Lifespan series for more details about when and how to use these tools in practice.
- Grounding techniques – This document overviews four grounding exercises (5-4-3-2-1, Categories, Body Awareness, and Mental Exercises) that can help someone refocus on the present moment. It is also a great reference tool to print and give to survivors to take home. Español
- Deep breathing – This document give an explanation of what deep breathing is, how it works, and provides instructions for how to engage in the exercise. It can also be used as a printed reference tool for survivors to use at home. Español
- Progressive muscle relaxation – This guide provides a script for walking someone through a progressive muscle relaxation exercise. Remember to use other trauma-informed care skills such as providing choice. Español
For more trauma-informed care resources, visit MiVAN’s resource library!
Webinars
- Context is Key: Recognizing and Responding to Stalking – This webinar from SPARC provides an introduction to the crime of stalking, focusing on the definition, prevalence, dynamics, behaviors and intersections with other crimes (including intimate partner violence). Español
- Stalking and Sexual Violence: Understanding the Connections – This webinar from SPARC explores the intersection of stalking and sexual violence, focusing on similarities, co-occurrence and strategies to support victims and survivors. Español
- Supporting Latinx Survivors of Domestic Violence – This webinar series from Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence will equip advocates to better support victims and survivors from diverse communities of faith. The 4/6 session is about supporting Latinx survivors of domestic violence. Español
- Strengthening Our Evidence Toolkit – Webinar from National Resource Center on Domestic Violence. Research and evaluation can be powerful tools for community-based programs in the gender-based violence (GBV) field. Systematic inquiry can help advocates examine how well their programs are working, identify issues affecting their communities, and better understand survivors’ strengths and needs. However, these tools also have a history of being used to harm marginalized communities, overburden GBV staff and organizations, and reproduce systemic inequities. Español
And More!
- Needs Assessment Survey for Older Adults – This survey tool from NCALL was developed to assist communities and professionals working with older adults to determine what services and resources are needed for older survivors. Español
- Global Report on Ageism – The Global Report on Ageism from the WHO outlines a framework for action to reduce ageism including specific recommendations for different actors. It brings together the best available evidence on the nature and magnitude of ageism, its determinants and its impact. It outlines what strategies work to prevent and counter ageism, identifies gaps and proposes future lines of research to improve our understanding of ageism. View the Executive Summary (also in Español) and Summary Slides (also in Español).
- Tech Safety App – This educational and resource app from NNEDV was created for anyone who thinks they might be experiencing harassment or abuse through technology or wants to learn more about how to increase their privacy and security while using technology. This app explores six categories: harassment, impersonation, cellphone safety, device safety, location safety, and online safety. The Tech Safety App also includes additional resources on documenting abuse, talking with an advocate, contacting police, getting an attorney, and where to call for help. Available in English and Español.
- Black and LGBTQ: Approaching Intersectional Conversations – For people who hold multiple marginalized identities, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to explore the layers of these conversations with others — especially those whose lived experiences are different. Here are some approaches from the Trevor Project to consider before, during, and after a difficult conversation to make sure the dialogue — and your mental health — stays safe. Español
- Language Access: A planning tool for advocacy organizations – “If we invest in a comprehensive, proactive approach to providing assistance for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP), all survivors will have greater access to critical services and greater success in addressing the violence in their lives. This toolkit provides resources and support to build language access as a core service for survivors with LEP.” Español
#Spanish
Developing Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence
“How partnerships with one housing finance agency, two nonprofit housing developers, and two housing authorities led to 84 apartments for low-income families.”
The Moving Ahead Curriculum Training of Trainers Resources
“The Moving Ahead Curriculum offers a range of information from basic money and financial management principles to advanced, long-term financial planning.”
What is immigration status?
This webpage explains different immigration statuses, provides common immigration terms, and links to outside glossaries for more information.
The Danger of Strangulation
“The strangulation assessment card is a quick reference tool to help professionals conduct the initial assessment of a victim that has recently been strangled.”
Preparing Your Family: Guide for Immigration Enforcement
Information for preparing your family before, during, and after an immigration raid, including forms, legal service providers, and more.
Know Your Rights: Immigration
“It’s important to be prepared and to know your rights and your family’s rights in case of a raid or another encounter with ICE or local law enforcement.”
Language Access: A planning tool for advocacy organizations
“This toolkit provides resources and support to build language access as a core service for survivors with LEP.”
Advocacy Resources in Spanish ~ Trauma Informed Tools and More!
These concrete, trauma-informed tools can be used to respond to trauma by helping a survivor learn to regulate trauma reactions through breathing and grounding exercises. These tools are available in both Spanish and English. Also included are a variety of other trainings and resources available in Spanish and English.
Stalking Awareness Month 2022
“January 2022 marks the eighteenth annual National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM), an annual call to action to recognize and respond to the serious crime of stalking.”
Needs Assessment Survey for Older Adults
“This survey tool, available in both English and Spanish, was developed to assist communities and professionals working with older adults to determine what services and resources are needed for older survivors.”
Strengthening our Evidence Toolkit
Research and evaluation can be powerful tools for community-based programs in the gender-based violence field. However, these tools also have a history of being used to harm marginalized communities, overburden GBV staff and organizations, and reproduce systemic inequities.
Context is Key: Recognizing & Responding to Stalking
“This webinar provides an introduction to the crime of stalking, focusing on the definition, prevalence, dynamics, behaviors and intersections with other crimes (including intimate partner violence).”
Global Report on Ageism
“The Global report on ageism outlines a framework for action to reduce ageism including specific recommendations for different actors. It brings together the best available evidence on the nature and magnitude of ageism, its determinants and its impact. It outlines what strategies work to prevent and counter ageism, identifies gaps and proposes future lines of research to improve our understanding of ageism.”
Stalking & Sexual Violence: Understanding the Connections
“This webinar explores the intersection of stalking and sexual violence, focusing on similarities, co-occurrence and strategies to support victims and survivors.”
National LGBT Elder Hotline: 877-360-LGBT (5428)
“We connect LGBT older people who want to talk with friendly responders who are ready to listen.”
Applying Trauma Informed Care and Disability Justice to Serving Survivors
“This webinar describes the importance of using a trauma-informed approach to supporting survivors of sex trafficking with disabilities and provide attendees with skills to more effectively support these survivors.”
Responding to Issues Affecting the AAPI Community
This event encouraged folks to continue their activism and educated others to sustain the movement toward social change.
Supporting Victims and Survivors of Faith
This webinar is about supporting Latinx survivors of domestic violence.
Tech Safety App from NNEDV
“This educational and resource app was created for anyone who thinks they might be experiencing harassment or abuse through technology or wants to learn more about how to increase their privacy and security while using technology.”
PREP Postcard in Spanish from NNEDV
This informational postcard from NNEDV overviews Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) medication for Spanish readers.
Domestic Violence and HIV Brochure from NNEDV
NNEDV released a brochure covering domestic violence and its relationship with HIV. This brochure is available in both English and Spanish.
Divorce Series
This series discusses 1) Requirements – including basic information about the grounds and residency requirements, 2) Documents and Notification – including information about the documents you will need to file and how to legally notify your spouse, 3) Process for survivors – including information about what the divorce process looks like and what you should consider if you are a domestic violence survivor.
Black and LGBTQ: Approaching Intersectional Conversations
“For people who hold multiple marginalized identities, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to explore the layers of these conversations with others. Here are some approaches to consider before, during, and after a difficult conversation to make sure the dialogue — and your mental health — stays safe.”
Financial Abuse Toolkit
The Financial Abuse Toolkit from NNEDV provides a multitude of helpful resources to aid survivors and advocates, including general resources about financial abuse, a financial literacy curriculum, and resources specific to service providers.