Resource Library

This month, we created a complication of recent resources and trainings centered around mental health, including how to talk about it, how to support family members and advocates, and how it is sometimes seen intersecting in our work.

Being able to offer support, family members can connect those in need with treatment, resources, and services to begin and stay on their recovery journey. This resource holds resources for family members around how to start the conversation about mental illness and substance use, including videos, talk sheets, and more.

This resource collection from NAMI addresses topics relevant to family members and caregivers of those who experience mental illness, including resources around supporting that family member and maintaining the relationship, taking care of yourself, crisis prevention, and additional support.

In this episode, National Runaway Safeline discusses the stigma surrounding mental health within the Black community, the emotional toll of code-switching, and the personal journeys of Amea Smith and Antonio Davis-Robinson.

Recommendations and tangible resources to help advocates in the gender-based violence movement better support survivors within marginalized communities in addressing their mental health needs.

This session will demonstrate Accessible, Culturally Responsive, and Trauma-Informed approach to supporting survivors experiencing trauma and substance use coercion.

This webinar from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and Just Detention International (JDI) suggests how you can communicate about sexual violence as something that men experience, and about what services are available at your sexual program for men who are survivors.

These tip sheets for advocates and providers discuss many of the intersections at play when working with male sexual violence survivors on their healing journey.

This first session discussed sexual harm and how it affects everyone, how our biases create barriers for the male survivors we work with, how the societal definition of being a man doesn’t always fit with the societal definition of a “typical survivor”, and the importance of creating space.

This podcast is a conversation with Kelly Mays and Sara McGirr about the process used and findings from an equity focused sexual assault community assessment process in Michigan. They discussed practical lessons and tools that can be used to increase community engagement, build authenticity, and strengthen trust and connections

This guide overviews child sexual abuse and grooming, discusses the lasting effects on adult survivors, explains how adult survivors can navigate healthy relationships after childhood sexual abuse, and talks about how to support adult survivors.

Topics included are: On-campus prevention, Cultural stigma, Limitations of resources and support, Culturally specific and safe resources, Barriers faced by international students, Barriers surrounding Title IX, and Community retaliation.

The findings of this assessment are about the experiences of Black, Native, LGBTQ+, and Disability communities in Michigan related to four key community and societal level protective factors determined and defined by collaborators: (1) Community connectedness, (2) Economic supports, (3) Community safety, and (4) Bodily Autonomy

This brief web-article talks about the importance of active listening, allyship, empowerment, and resilience. It offers LGBTQ-friendly survivor support resources.

Speakers draw connections between the conversations in each of the three housing episodes and share their insights, highlighting the many ways prevention is linked to housing. This included how social determinants of health, housing, and community are interlinked and are tied into experiences of sexual violence.

This informative and engaging web-based guide is a useful tool for parents and guardians about how to talk to their children about healthy sexuality, including healthy communication, expressions of sexuality, boundaries, respect, and more.

This paper explores these LGBTQ+ pathways to polyvictimization, but also—and more importantly—discusses simple and effective ways victim service providers, school personnel, and members of the general public can intervene and make a huge difference.

This webinar discusses how victim service professionals recognize that members of the LGBTQ community often experience polyvictimization, but experiences of bullying are reported both at schools and home.

This collection provides general information about TDV then provides more information about TDV with young people, bystanders, parents and caregivers, men and boys, and service professionals. It concludes with TDV-related legislation and program suggestions.

This tool will serve to equip community youth advocates with culturally-responsive strategies to navigate systems to support youth Latin@ survivors of IPV, increase knowledge of barriers to improving the health of Latin@ survivors of IPV, and mobilize advocates to promote holistic and sustainable support within families and communities.

Young people from underserved rural communities experience teen dating violence at disproportionate rates. This booklet is for domestic and sexual violence service providers or counselors who are serving young people who have experienced abuse.

This report explores how consent and boundaries are understood and practiced in AANHPI contexts, highlights how gender expectations and the need to respect certain individuals make it hard to establish boundaries, and presents recommendations for advocates and educators.

This factsheet provides an overview of basic child welfare services, describes how disaster preparedness and response and child welfare professionals can support one another's disaster preparedness efforts, and offers additional resources for more information.

Children with disabilities experience higher rates of abuse and neglect, which is one risk factor for youth homelessness. This podcast between National Runaway Safeline Youth Advisory Board members EJ Velez & Rachel Litchman discusses invisible disabilities and navigating the healthcare system as a young person experiencing homelessness.

This factsheet is intended to help parents (birth, foster, and adoptive) and other caregivers better understand the challenges of caring for a child or youth who has experienced maltreatment and learn about available resources for support.

This issue brief explores what the research shows about the overlap among families experiencing poverty and those reported to the child welfare system for neglect, the societal context within which both poverty and neglect exist, and strategies that have proven effective for preventing and addressing both poverty and neglect, together.

One tool common to those who sexually abuse kids is grooming: manipulative behaviors that the abuser uses to gain access to a potential victim, coerce them to agree to the abuse, and reduce the risk of being caught. While these tactics are used most often against younger kids, teens and vulnerable adults are also at risk.

This guide provides an overview of basic child welfare services, describes how domestic violence services advocates and child welfare professionals can support one another’s efforts in working with families, and presents resources for more information.

This factsheet explains the long-term physical, psychological, behavioral, and societal consequences of child abuse and neglect and provides an overview of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). It also discusses the importance of prevention and intervention efforts and promoting protective relationships and environments.

This podcast from discusses child abuse with Larel Jacobs talks about how to have tough conversations with young people, explores the nuances of reporting -particularly on crisis lines, and explains why more children under the ages of 12 are reaching out to hotlines for help and information about child abuse.

This webinar discusses the intersection between MMIP and human trafficking, provides resources to address these crises, and shares actionable steps forward.

A panel of experts share information about potential indicators of labor trafficking, vulnerable industries, and a broad range of resources available to help organizations and tribes start, sustain, or grow their support services for victims of labor trafficking.

This detailed report discusses the four types of temporary work VISAs that are most commonly held by survivors calling the human trafficking hotline to report their experiences.

This online resource consists of anti-trafficking organizations and programs that offer emergency, transitional, or long-term services to victims and survivors of human trafficking as well as those that provide resources and opportunities in the anti-trafficking field.

This resource is available 24/7 for reporting human trafficking and looking for available resources. They have a call line, a text option, and an online chat. Their website hosts a variety of resources relevant for advocates and survivors.

This checklist can be used by professionals working on college campuses to identify areas of strength and areas of improvement in recognizing, preventing, and responding to stalking.

This factsheet overviews the scope of stalking in Native communities and its overlap with other forms of violence; stalking behaviors to ask clients about, including some specific to Native communities; recognizing that fear, resources, and need for assistance may change; and more.

This factsheet breaks down stalking behaviors into four categories: Surveillance, life invasion, interference, intimidation, and discusses how these behaviors may be uniquely experienced by immigrant victims.

The guide for advocates gives an in depth perspective on stalking and the unique ways in which the LGBTQ+ community can be impacted (systemic barriers, stalking behaviors, additional safety planning considerations, etc.)

This webinar discussed barriers to accessing helping services faced by LGBTQ+ people and how to mitigate harm. It talked about prevalence of stalking in the LGBTQ+ population and how various SLII stalking behaviors can be uniquely experienced by this population.

This webinar overviews the prevalence and implications of elder abuse then dives into stalking of older adults, including the role ageism and stereotypes play, the unique barriers older survivors of stalking face in reporting and service seeking, and the response to older survivors of stalking.

This webinar discusses collective historical and intergenerational trauma and provides information about vicarious trauma from an Indigenous-specific context. It discusses wellness approaches and culturally informed trauma approaches that providers can use when working with indigenous communities.

This recorded panel of crisis hotline advocates discusses the risk for burnout that hotline advocates often face and how they address those risks in their own work and give advice on how organizational leadership can support the wellbeing of crisis line advocates.

This article overviews what burnout is then deep dives into what people can do to recover with advice that includes identifying and addressing the specific cause(s), caring for the basics of the physical self, taking a vacation or time away, reassessing goals, setting boundaries, and focusing on positive thinking.

This article highlights the importance and necessity of supporting advocate wellbeing at the organizational level and offers tips for leadership to mitigate the effects of vicarious trauma in their advocates.

The first webinar in the series focuses on identifying how advocates are feeling about their work and their workplace, discusses the oppression advocates face – particularly advocates of color – and how it impacts mental health, and how to observe and communicate your capacity and that of others.

This brief article explains expressive writing and how advocates and survivors can use it to promote healing and wellbeing.

This article discusses the need to diversify GBV movement leadership in order to address the inherent racism.

This expansive collection overviews the connections between domestic violence and faith, how faith/spirituality can meet needs of survivors, and how advocates and faith leaders can build partnerships to support survivors.

This webinar discusses various ways that survivors of domestic violence can be criminalized by the same systems that are built to support. Presenters and attendees also shared barriers and ideas for supporting criminalized survivors.

This webinar explains family court for parent survivors. Speakers provided an overview different forms of abuse, how it can affect family court, if a survivor needs a lawyer to go to court, where to look for resources, and what to expect in family court.

This easily understood toolkit explains some of the barriers Latin@ survivors of IPV may face when accessing healthcare and discusses ways in which advocates can assist.

Educating yourself and others about the scale and impact of ant-Asian hate is the best way to better understand those who experience racism. Sharing information about their experiences helps to uplift their voices, foster compassion, and diminish prejudice or ignorance to the problem.

The 5 Steps to Protecting Children™ form a framework for preventing child sexual abuse. They can help you become aware of the scope of the issue, take actionable steps towards both preventing and responding to abuse, and create safer environments for the children in your life.

This month's complication of recent resources and trainings focus on key advocacy elements regarding sexual assault: Prevention, Support, and Healing.

This trainings teaches advocates more about the experiences of Latina/x/e survivors, helps identify barriers to help seeking and engagement experienced by Latina/x/e survivors, and explores strategies for addressing barriers experienced by Latina/x/e survivors.

Since Native women are at exceptionally high risk for poverty, homelessness, and sexual violence which are elements in the trafficking of women, and because the needs of Native women are generally not being met, and because prostituted women are at extremely high risk for violence and emotional trauma, our goal was to assess the life circumstances of Native women in prostitution in Minnesota.

This helpful webpage talks about the definition of child sex trafficking, explains who is most vulnerable, talks about specific populations that are more at risk, and explains experiences of those who have been sex trafficked before, during, and after trafficking experience.

This webpage talks about the myths and facts of child trafficking, child trafficking in conflict zones, the particular effects on girls, and offers FAQs for child trafficking.

When it comes to human trafficking, we need to question the narrative around rescuing survivors.

There has been no systematic overview of the statutes that require courts to consider a defendant’s history of trauma in the contexts of domestic violence and human trafficking. There has also been no attempt to explore how these statutes relate to each other. This Note fills those gaps. It also identifies essential elements future statutory interventions in these contexts must include in order to grant effective relief to survivor-defendants.

This resource discusses how to implement a trauma-informed approach at the agency level when working with survivors of trafficking. It includes links to useful resources for further understanding.

Providing treatment to survivors of human trafficking requires mental health professionals to understand complex layers of multiple traumas.

This article includes a focus on trauma informed care, patient autonomy, and discussion of mandatory medical reporting issues.

This framework is to guide and evaluate agencies providing services to victims of human trafficking. Peer-reviewed by OVC, there are sections of the guide that specifically addressed being trauma informed and victim centered.

This training development handbook is a useful tool for those creating trainings to bring awareness to human trafficking. It includes information around definitions, data, resources, images, learning objectives, and more.

This report includes comprehensive information and definitions, global scope, and specific survivor experiences.

This resource includes a video series, discussion guide, and fact sheets tailored to specific audiences, including service provides and allied professionals, law enforcement, the general public, and victims/survivors.

This webpage discusses facts, myths, and offers statistics related to human trafficking.

Take this free introductory course, Human Trafficking 101, to learn what human trafficking really is, how it happens, and how you can be part of the solution.

Knowing indicators of human trafficking and some follow up questions will help you act on your gut feeling that something is wrong and report it.

This adaptation of the Duluth Models provides references to the Quran highlighting the way Islamic teachings provide a model for healthy relationships.

This adaptation of the Duluth Model highlights the kinds of behaviors found in Muslim homes where DV is present.

This guide provides information about foods that are acceptable under Islamic dietary laws or Halal, meaning lawful or permitted.

This blog provides insights to help domestic violence shelters build capacity to serve diverse populations and strive to become culturally competent and understand how they can have a direct impact on the outcome of the Muslim survivor’s path.

This toolkit includes valuable information and messages directed to survivors as well as information for communities and providers.

“This version of the Power and Control wheel, adapted with permission from the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project in Duluth, Minnesota, focuses on some of the many ways battered immigrant women can be abused.”

This collection presents information on domestic violence in immigrant communities, including its prevalence and the nature of power and control used against immigrant survivors.

This publication, created by Michigan’s Arab American National Museum, includes valuable information about Arab American history, culture, and contributions.

Bias Buster guides are created with journalists in mind but contain important information about questions that people have but may be hesitant to ask. This guide contains information about being more culturally competent in interactions with Chaldean Americans.

Bias Buster guides are created with journalists in mind but contain important information about questions that people have but may be hesitant to ask. This guide contains information about being more culturally competent in interactions with Arab Americans.

A collection of resources related to domestic violence, sexual assault, safety planning, and other related topics in Asian and Pacific Islander languages, along with English versions (where available).

This resource is meant to provide and clarify information about Islam and gender equality in marriage and divorce, to direct readers to the best practices that safeguard women’s rights and interests, to promote wellbeing and balance for all parties, and to nurture communities.

This site focuses particularly on domestic abuse in Arab Immigrant communities; its main focus is to shed light on domestic abuse and violence and how the Arab community responds to abuse or is influenced by traditions and culture in Arab immigrant communities.

This resource is for young Muslims who want support around their various complicated identities, from religion to sexual orientation and gender identity.

The goal of this resource is to validate, support and guide young Muslims trying to understand their gender identity, as well as answer the questions they might have about gender, religion, sexual health and sexuality.

Allies can learn what it takes to design a sexual health program for American Muslim young women and find useful steps on how to do so in a way that is accurate and comprehensive while still taking into consideration their cultural and religious context.

In this Arab American Café episode, a conversation with Mona Makki explores how pressure from family, community, or faith leaders can be a barrier to help-seeking.

The purpose of this study was to explore what adult survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA) believe will facilitate early disclosure of sexual abuse.

This in-depth handbook discusses understanding, identifying, and responding to child maltreatment as well as taking care of the provider's own mental health. This handbook is intended primarily for front-line health care providers who are likely to see children (among other clients) in their day-to-day practice. It may also benefit other professionals.

This webpage looks at the scope of child abuse in the USA, the impact of abuse, where and how child abuse happens, and discusses how CACs can help.

This article explores how cultural influences impact the expression of child abuse and the willingness to report and cooperate with authorities during investigations.

The statistics and facts [on this webpage] can help you understand what child sexual abuse is, the risk factors and consequences for survivors, and how to identify and report suspected abuse.

The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is a safe, nonjudgmental and inclusive space for those concerned about or affected by child abuse. It is NOT a reporting line for child abuse.

This issue brief provides an overview of national protective factors approaches to prevent child abuse and neglect.

We can’t avoid vicarious trauma in health and social care work, but we can mitigate the risk and minimise the impacts. This handout has several sections to facilitate self-help, including ways to cope, self reflection questions, what organizations can do, and more.

Chronic exposure to other people’s suffering is itself a form of trauma. Social workers can suffer secondary or vicarious trauma, which may trigger burnout, stymie their ability to support clients, and trigger chronic mental health issues.

This article aims to provide an introduction to vicarious trauma, a description of symptoms, and an explanation of the difference between vicarious trauma and PTSD. We will also explore the potential side effects of vicarious trauma, as well as possible treatments and management strategies.

This article discusses risk and protective factors for vicarious trauma overall with a specific focus on healthcare settings. It offers case scenarios to consider when discussing these ideas.

This article summary discusses research done and its conclusions about the correlation between work satisfaction and compassion fatigue, the importance of boundary setting and information support networks, and more.

The purpose of this Information Bulletin is to describe some of the concerns of survivors of homicide victims, discuss some of the problems and situations they face in day-to-day life, and suggest some guidelines for providing support and assistance to them.

Dougy Center offers a wide range of resources for people of all ages who are grieving before and after a death. These resources are separated by age group: Kids 0-12, Teens 13-18, Young Adults, Parents and Caregivers, and more.

This webpage offers information about grief as it relates to homicide. It talks about normal grief reactions following homicide, how to address the grief, and offers resources for support, including a phone help line and a resource map.

This OVC webpage offers a number of resources for a deeper understanding of the topic and to support survivors.

This report discusses building multidisciplinary teams for responding to homicide cases. It touches on building such a team, improving response, challenges, and offers other resources.

The mission of the APS TARC is to support federal, state, and local partners’ use of data and analytics, research and evaluation, and innovative practice and innovative strategies to enhance the effectiveness of APS programs.

The Task Force launched in 2019 and consists of more than 55 different organizations in the public, private and nonprofit sectors - all working together to combat elder abuse.

This article discusses what elder abuse looks like, who is affected, what are the signs, where to go for help, and ideas for prevention.

This webpage and brochure discuss signs of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation as well as how to document and report concerns. It includes agencies and contact information for reporting. It also includes specific information for reporting about elder abuse in a nursing home.

A list of non-emergency dispatch numbers for each county in Michigan.

This podcast between National Runaway Safeline Youth Advisory Board members EJ Velez & Rachel Litchman discusses invisible disabilities and navigating the healthcare system as a young person experiencing homelessness.

This article discusses how abuse is about power and control, and people with disabilities can face unique barriers to accessing support.

The physical and psychological scars left by child abuse and neglect can span a lifetime. The importance of prevention and early intervention in cases of child abuse and neglect cannot be overstated.

As advocates, we have to know what to look for, how to talk about dating violence with the young people in our lives, how to prevent it, and how to lend our support to those experiencing it.

Human trafficking is sometimes considered a hidden crime, but the reality is that it happens right before our eyes. That's why it is critical to be able to identify the signs of trafficking, to know how and where to report it, and to understand how to support survivors.

This educational and informative article defines Critical Race Theory (CRT), including its origins and key principles; explains its relevance to today’s society (i.e. Black Lives Matter, educational policies involving CRT, etc.); and discusses the future of CRT.

It's vital that we recognize stalking as its own crime, become aware of the specific stalking strategies, and know how stalking behaviors can look unique and affect communities in unique ways in order to respond and support early and appropriately.

In this webinar, Dr. Rebecca Campbell will explain the effect of vicarious trauma on the brain, including how the body and brain respond to trauma, and how it affects those in professions with high levels of vicarious trauma.

Crime victim advocacy is a workspace where trauma, illness, discrimination, violence, victim blaming, and other soul-injuring happenstances are things we hear about frequently. This month, we created a complication of resources and trainings from within the last year centered around self-care. These resources discuss changes that organizations and individuals can make to promote advocate wellbeing.

This webinar focuses on confidentiality issues that arise at emergency situations at local programs, particularly when the emergency arrives from an outside entity.

Knowing how to help survivors navigating these systems can be a crucial and sparsely discussed piece of advocacy work. We created a complication of resources and trainings from within the last year centered around domestic violence advocacy, including how to address some of these barriers as an advocate.

In this season of Paper to Practice, we focus on the findings from two research articles working with survivors of the Detroit sexual assault kit stockpile. Featured experts are Rebecca Campbell, Ph.D. and Katie Gregory, Ph.D.

This web-article discusses alcohol withdrawal syndrome, including the distinction from a hangover, signs and causes, and which therapy modalities can be effective in its treatment.

Suicide is tragic, and we don't often talk about it in crime victim advocacy. According to SAMHSA, "Asking a loved one about suicide will not make them suicidal. In fact, the person who may be thinking of suicide may feel relieved to be asked about it and grateful to have a safe place to share their thoughts." So, it’s time we talk about suicide.

View this guide that includes definitions of child abuse and neglect, major types of child abuse and neglect, signs and symptoms, when to report, and more.

“Designed to inform, guide, and educate caregivers to safeguard children from online and in-person grooming, help create a safe space to support and validate a child’s disclosure of sexual abuse, and be a healing presence for them in the event sexual abuse has occurred.”

This informative guide overviews maltreatment of children with disabilities and discusses some unique risks with a focus on preventative strategies using a multi-level approach.

This website includes information about mandated reporting (including information about how, what, and where to report), potential indicators of physical neglect and abuse and sexual abuse, and in depth information about the investigation process once a report is made.

An overview of hate crime prevalence and law, history of hate groups, how hate exists in the digital space, how social media and group dynamics facilitate recruitment, commonalities and intervention points for youth who may be considering violence.

This guide is something an advocate can provide to clients and have on hand to talk about what constitutes a “true threat”, which is not protected by the first amendment.

This website shows hate crime incidents specific to Michigan, including statistics, case examples, news reports, and resources in the state.

This article from ABA discusses how the restorative justice movement may find a place in cases of elder abuse. They talk about some elders’ distrust of traditional systems, how restorative justice could be used in the US but faces barriers, and overviews some promising programs.

These wellness strategies include maintenance of physical health, strengthening social connections, and activities to help advocates relax, process, and reconnect. This resource also provides tips for managers, advice on when to seek professional support, and additional resources.

This 8-minute video includes definitions and an overview of compassion fatigue, traumatic stress, and the signs and symptoms for advocates. This video also provides a walkthrough of the 4-7-8 breathing exercise.

This factsheet gives an overview of homicide co-victimization, what harm is experienced by survivors, talks about the limited services available, and talks about what else is needed to help the field grow.

This tipsheet is meant to be shared with survivors of murder. It validates and normalizes what a survivor may be feeling, tries to break down stereotypes of grief and healing, and offers gentle suggestions for taking care of themselves.

This is a tip sheet for advocates and others when talking with survivors of homicide. It provides helpful statements and examples of often-used statements that can be discounting and should be avoided with explanations as to why.

This tipsheet talks specifically about someone who loses their sibling through homicide and the grief that can accompany the loss of that unique bond. It talks about symptoms of grief, gives suggestions for parents on how to support their surviving children, points out actions that may not be helpful.

This critical resource offers free, confidential support nationwide for those people in distress and crisis. They are available 24/7 over the phone (988), text (988) or through online chat. Their website offers additional resources, including resources for professionals, stories of recovery and hope, and topic specific resources.

This short webpage talks about self harm, not necessarily as a suicide attempt, but as a way to release painful emotions. It talks about different types of self harm, symptoms, effects, and recovery.

This compassionate guide tackles myths about suicide in an effort to increase understanding of the issue, discusses risk and protective factors, warning signs, offers suggestions on how to help a loved one, and offers many resources that can help.

This comprehensive resource provides seven evidence-based suicide prevention strategies, discusses the rationale and evidence supporting their efficacy, explains how to implement the approaches to each strategy, and explores potential outcomes.

"1 in 10 Americans will lose a loved one to homicide during their lifetime" (Center for Victim Research, 2018). When homicide occurs, it is expected that law enforcement and then the justice system will hold offenders accountable. Where does that leave those 33 million survivors who are still grieving?

Most of us understand what a hate crime is. But do you know indicators of a hate crime? The varied impacts hate crime can have on survivors and the community? The 200+ symbols and definitions of extremism? There's a lot more to learn about these crimes than what we often hear about in the media.

Resources for navigating legal considerations of immigrant and refugee victims of crime. U Visa resources available in Español.

Unfortunately, elder abuse is an all-too-common experience for many. Age can be a great equalizer. It comes to most of us in time, so it’s time to learn more in order to address and prevent this crime.

MiVAN's "Advocacy Tools for Healing Trauma" workshops are back! Learn more and register for an upcoming date.

MiVAN's "Advocacy Tools for Healing Trauma" workshops are back! Learn more and register for an upcoming date.

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day is on May 5 and provides just one opportunity to honor the countless lives that have been lost while elevating the need for greater awareness to address violence against Indigenous communities – particularly women and girls.

Are you a victim or survivor looking for help? Check out these national, state, and local resources.

This updated course will help advocates learn how to handle survivor/client information. It covers topics such as: personal and identifying information, releases of information, mandated disclosures, and specific details covering the scope of the regulations.

We hear and bear witness to our clients' experiences of being victims of crime, violence, and trauma. We offer support where and when we can, including mental health support...

These resources include trainings, infosheets, and handouts to share with clients on trauma-informed tools that can promote recovery and healing in both the community and in advocates themselves.

Resource round-up for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2023.

Learn more about advocating for Indigenous youth, talking about trauma with children, preventing maltreatment of children with disabilities, and safe-guarding youth from online predators.

Teen dating violence can be a challenging area for advocates to work in because it combines different field areas with a unique population and can add complications such as complex family dynamics, neurobiology and brain development, confidentiality, the legal and education systems, and more. Thankfully, this compilation of trainings and resources can help provide insight into this complex topic.

Stalking is one of the four crimes acknowledged in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). It's often the one tacked on at the end, the one with fewest stand-alone resources for survivors, and the one providers and advocates are least trained in responding to. It's time to change that.

7 of the best and newest resources that offer practical advice for advocates working with survivors of human trafficking.

"The purpose of this special collection is to compile resources focused on improving the law enforcement responses to domestic violence and sexual assault."

This hotline is a free resource created by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office for Victims of Crime for people to report fraud against anyone age 60 or older.

The NCEA provides the latest information regarding research, training, best practices, news and resources on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation to professionals and the public.

NCALL creates resources related to abuse in later life and unique issues facing older adults and survivors of abuse.

Training resources and tools assembled by the BJV, OVC, and others.

OVC is dedicated to a constant improvement in the national response to crime victims.

An organization committed to — and working on behalf of — crime victims and their families.

"In this workshop, API-GBV was joined by Hyejin Shim and Neda Said of Survived & Punished, who guided participants through a discussion of the criminalization of survivors, and how advocates can support criminalized survivors."

SPARC ensures that allied professionals have the specialized knowledge to identify and respond to the crime of stalking.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.

"NRCDV’s mission is to strengthen and transform efforts to end domestic violence."

NCDVTMH provides training, support, and consultation to advocates and policymakers as they work to improve agency and systems-level responses to survivors and their children.

Futures provides programs and campaigns that empower individuals and organizations working to end violence against women and children.

"Background check systems, such as the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, were created to work like a net; they are designed to catch and deter anyone not allowed to possess a gun before a purchase is completed. Too much slips through, including dangerous domestic abusers seeking to purchase firearms."

NCTSN.org is a resource for the public, professionals, and others who care about children and are concerned about child traumatic stress.

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have a tremendous impact on future violence victimization and perpetration, and lifelong health and opportunity. CDC works to understand ACEs and prevent them.

The Polaris Project is turning knowledge into targeted systems-level strategies to disrupt and prevent human trafficking.

Find social and legal services for victims and survivors of human trafficking.

Tools to advocates working on the frontlines to end sexual harassment, assault, and abuse.

RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.

A wide range of information and services for men with histories of unwanted or abusive sexual experiences, and anyone who cares about them.

A 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.

Praxis International, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation, working toward the elimination of violence in the lives of women and their children.

A collective of national policy and practice centers at the intersection of gender-based violence and legal systems.

EVAWI is a catalyst for justice and healing, so every survivor of sexual assault and domestic violence gets the right response, every time.

VAWnet supports local, state, and national prevention and intervention strategies that enhance safety and well-being and address the self-identified needs and concerns of victims and survivors.

A Michigan-based support system with additional resources about identifying the warning signs of sexual assault.

"Children are far more likely to exhibit resilience to childhood trauma when child-serving programs, institutions, and service systems understand the impact of childhood trauma..."

An overview of the core principles of trauma-informed care and guiding points to help organizations build cultures grounded in the philosophy of trauma-informed service delivery.

Infographic illustrating system and relationship dynamics that are often experienced as being re-traumatizing.

Webinars and tipsheets for adopting a trauma-informed approach to domestic violence advocacy.

A definition of trauma and a trauma-informed approach, along with 6 key principles and 10 implementation domains.

A brief guide for how to work with service providers from all disciplines on working with survivors to overcome barriers by creating trauma-informed services.

This guide recommends approaches to build resilience and competence in children and parents.

An outline of essential advocacy skills in dual/multi-service advocacy agencies.

Podcast interview with Cec Murphey who explains how writing helped him come to terms with his own past sexual abuse.

A toolkit to help programs better address relationship violence with runaway and homeless youth.

Adapting advocacy skills to help young people who experience homelessness and sexual violence build resiliency and lessen their traumas.

An overview of the unique issues facing young people who are sexual violence survivors.

A training on elder abuse for prosecutors, victim specialists, law enforcement, and others.

A training to strengthen awareness of polyvictimization in later life and to provide knowledge and skills of professionals to address the needs of victims.

A toolkit from the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life providing a brief overview of elder abuse and abuse in later life.

This webinar identifies stalking-specific risk assessment tools, the intersection of stalking and sexual violence, and discusses effective safety planning strategies particular to survivors in rural areas.

A guide to best help victims by identifying stalking behaviors, creating safety plans, filing PPOs, and helping victims navigate the criminal and civil justice systems.

Guide from the National Latin@ Network detailing how domestic and sexual violence organizations serve human trafficking survivors.

A guide preparing advocates to understand the stress reactions of people returning from combat and their relationship to IPV.

This extensive manual focuses on legal rights and options for immigrant survivors of sexual assault.

Resources to support collaborative efforts with military personnel in responding to the needs of survivors and preventing sexual violence.

This training offers victim service providers and allied professionals the opportunity to acquire the essential skills and knowledge they need to more effectively assist victims of crime.

A user-friendly e-learning tool that will teach victim service professionals skills to serve victims of identity theft and assist with their financial and emotional recovery.

"Survivors end up inside the criminal justice system in so many ways. We discuss about what we would do if we had a magic wand and could fix how the criminal justice system relates to survivors."

An inside look at the Larry Nassar case and how a team of women won a conviction in one of the largest serial sexual abuse cases in U.S. History.

PreventConnect podcasts highlight prevention themes, new research, and the voices of practitioners.

This is an excellent tool to walk victims through a PPO.

Detailed guide to prepare advocates for the complexities victims face when their batterer is a police officer.

Brief overview of the current and expanding evidence behind best practices in helping domestic violence survivors obtain safe and stable housing.

Detailed guide from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.

This toolkit is designed to provide materials and resources for organizations to use when developing or implementing the DVHF approach.

Website that provides useful resources and tools to advance work at the critical intersection of domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness, and housing.

A manual for developing support groups for women coping with substance abuse, interpersonal violence, and trauma.

A Toolkit for Screening, Assessment, and Brief Counseling in Primary Care and Behavioral Health Settings

This fact sheet was developed in collaboration with domestic violence project advocates from across the country who brought questions they struggle with daily in their work with families.

This toolkit provides information on how trauma from domestic violence impacts children, and how best to serve these children’s needs.

This guide provides an overview of basic child welfare services and lists resources for more information.

Toolkit based on best-practices on using a healing-centered approach to examine the connection between domestic violence and other childhood adversities...

An article outlining the overlap between domestic violence and child sexual abuse.

This guidebook is intended to understand a mother's situation and help her navigate the road to safety, well-being, and self-sufficiency.

Practical guidance for supporting parents affected by domestic violence in their parenting.

A starting place for understanding how advocates can better support children who have been exposed to violence in their homes...

A website aiming to prevent violence and improve outcomes for parent and child survivors of family violence.

Internationally recognized suite of tools and interventions designed to help child welfare professionals become domestic violence-informed.

This Guide explains advocates’ important role in safety planning when victims are in contact with current or former partners.

The pervasiveness of white-supremacist ideology in academia gave license to Jim Crow efforts for decades after the Civil War.

"Until we reckon with our compounding moral debts, America will never be whole."

What exactly is intersectionality? Is it a concept, a paradigm, a heuristic device, a methodology, or a theory?

How do you explain white privilege to your white, privileged friend?

An essential work for anyone who wants to go beyond the awareness of racism to the next step: contributing to the formation of a just and equitable society.

A guide to breaking through the half-truths and ridiculous misconceptions that have thoroughly corrupted the way race is represented in the classroom, pop culture, media, and politics.

Michelle Alexander's unforgettable argument that we have not ended racial caste in America; we have merely redesigned it.

Soboroff's account makes clear what is at stake as America struggles to reset its immigration policies post-Trump.

Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas tackles one of the defining issues of our time in this explosive and deeply personal call to arms.

Essays from a black and feminist perspective, tackling the bitter difficulties of racism by envisioning a world without it.

History and cultural criticism reveals how white feminism has been used as a weapon of white supremacy and patriarchy deployed against Black and Indigenous women, and women of color.

The Earth Shall Weep charts the collision course between Euro-Americans and the indigenous people of the continent...to the new political force of the Native American activists of today.

"There is always more we can do to fight white supremacy and racial injustice."

"...being born with white skin in America affords people certain unearned privileges in life that people of other skin colors simply are not afforded."

An open source starter guide to help you become a more thoughtful and effective ally.

"For 21 days, do one action to further your understanding of power, privilege, supremacy, oppression, and equity."

WNR was created by white people, for white people, to address our inherently racist society.

Recorded “Mindful Meditations” by Diana Winston for the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center.

This resource describes 7 steps to guide your self-care journey.

This Facebook group provides a safe, feminist space for anti-violence advocates to support each other by sharing self-care strategies.

Resources that provide the knowledge and skills necessary for organizations to address the vicarious trauma needs of their staff.

This paper is about vicarious trauma, a normal response to repeated exposure and empathetic engagement with traumatic material.

In this issue of Reunion, we direct our focus to this community of individuals who have dedicated themselves to being of service to others.

Resources on Secondary Traumatic Stress developed by the NCTSN.

This book is written for anyone who is doing work with an intention to make the world more sustainable and hopeful...

Therapists suffer from an excess of empathy for their clients, and then they present strategies for dealing with burnout and stress.

Created by the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence, this wheel depicts the major components which engender empowerment through advocacy.

This training provides specific tips to improve communication and convey empathy during remote advocacy and includes a resource library for additional learning related to doing advocacy remotely.

Resources for domestic violence programs, sexual assault programs, and victim service agencies that offer support for survivors.

Think of the MiVAN Advocate Directory like your phone's contacts. But, what if all your professional contacts were always up to date, without you doing a thing? Wouldn't that be nice! Not to brag, but we think our Directory is a better way to find, and keep, professional connections.

"This wheel depicts the major components which engender empowerment through advocacy. It asks that advocates respect confidentiality, believe their victim and validate her experiences, acknowledge the injustice, respect their victim’s autonomy, help their victim plan for future safety, and promote access to community services."

"We talk with BWJP Attorney-Advisor Sarah Henry about what the National Center on Protective Orders and Full Faith and Credit does to help teens and their families understand the laws around protection orders."

The toolkit aims to help identify vested partners or potential EPT members to help respond to elder abuse in Indian Country.

This paper seeks to illustrate the impact of human trafficking on Native women and girls in our times.

Webinar addresses the need for advocacy and the necessity of providing victims of crime in tribal communities with the rights they are owed pursuant to federal and tribal law.

A resource for defining the principles of trauma-informed work through a Latinx culturally specific lens.

Increase the capacity to promote health and mental health equity with resources, self-assessment tools, and distance learning opportunities.

7 tips for providing trauma-informed care to Latin@ survivors of domestic violence.

Prepared by the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging, the resource library offers a host of information for advocates working with LGBTQ+ elders.

Overview of how sexual violence affects the LGBTQ community, provides survivor stories, and ways to support LGBTQ survivors, as well as a list of resources.

This collection offers guidance on how to provide accessible, culturally responsive, and affirming services to survivors of all genders.

This session addressed LGBTQ youth who are victims of human trafficking, experiencing homelessness, or engaged in survival sex.

Best practices for meeting the needs of LGBT clients, ensuring safety and confidentiality while building community partnerships to better serve this population.

What sex and labor trafficking look like for the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) population, and the culturally appropriate resources available to better serve victims.

A review of the nature of violence against women and the goals of advocates seeking to end it.

Infosheet on the prevalence of intimate partner violence in the Black community with specific considerations for homicide, stalking, and rape.

Infosheet on the prevalence of sexual assault for Black women and cultural considerations that impact healing and justice.

An award-winning video that touches upon the issue of domestic violence that women face every day.

This article explores statistics and information about the violence experienced by people with disabilities and why they are more susceptible to abuse.

This article defines IDD and explains how it affects different systems in the body.

This article discusses the role and consequences of disability stigma throughout history.

Federal law requires government agencies to ensure their services are accessible to victims with disabilities. An important way to increase access to services is by providing victims with accommodations.

The Healthy Relationships group will give you tools and skills to be safe and happy in your relationships.

Designed to help self-advocates understand ableism and its connection to violence against people with disabilities.

This Toolkit lays out four simple steps for providing accommodations to survivors with disabilities, and includes sample language you can use when talking to survivors.

NPR Investigation Finds Hidden Epidemic Of Sexual Assault

A library of resources that highlight best practices or address challenges that can help us end abuse of people with disabilities.

Disability Justice & Violence Prevention Resource Hub Created by Survivors of Violence with Disabilities for People with Disabilities & Our Allies

Workshops to help professionals, educators, self-advocates and parents skillfully and confidently navigate the topic of sexuality.

The National Council on Independent Living’s new project helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) learn about sex.

Through the use of four tools, educators and caregivers are taught that they are instruments of peace, bringing messages of non-violence and total acceptance.

With this online guide for people with disabilities, you and your caretakers will understand the warning signs, solutions, and digital tools to use the web safely.

Discussion of identity and language, and the importance of empowering those most impacted to make decisions about their own identities and the language we use.

Earlier this year, MiVAN released two Paper to Practice videos on vicarious trauma in advocacy. We love that advocates are finding these videos useful and informative, and we’re here to facilitate continued learning on this important topic! We’ve rounded up 10 more great webinars on vicarious trauma to keep the conversation going.

"This panel discussion, appropriate for all levels, will explore some of the reasons for that fear and distrust and will address best practices for attorneys and advocates navigating systems with their immigrant survivor clients."

"This webinar will explore what it means for a CVI program to be trauma-responsive for both participants and staff. It will provide examples of programs that are doing this well."

"Gun violence may be the most discussed topic surrounding school safety, but it is by no means the only one. Bullying, school climate, and mental health affect students across the country, and are some of the many other issues that NIJ researches."

10-part webinar series for domestic violence advocates, supervisors, and mental health clinicians working in DV programs.

This article outlines the importance of understanding and confronting collective trauma.

An introduction to culturally-specific advocacy.

This webinar surveys the landscape of what puts women and girls at risk.

This webinar identifies the differing dynamics and current domestic violence trends API immigrant and refugee survivors are facing.

This short article has links to self-assessment tools for measuring resilience, measuring assets, and measuring strengths as a form of empowerment.

Women’s Resource Center will help us understand the critical difference between burn out and moral injury.

Culturally specific curriculum for advocates to use in shelter when working with Native children.

This wheel includes examples of abuse that are especially relevant for the Amish/Plain community.

Background on Amish life and specific suggestions for advocates who are working on child abuse and neglect cases in the Amish community.

This document provides insight into the involvement of the Church/community, accessibility and safety, legal action information, and more.

This training discusses the unique needs of Black youth experiencing sexual violence and how service provider biases may impact their healing.

Rachael Anne Clinton helps us understand why discovering the stories that have shaped our past benefits our present and future.

"This webinar will focus on the intersection of trauma and intellectual and developmental disabilities (e.g., autism, ID, FAS, etc.)."

This webinar highlights milestones since the passage of the VAWA in 1994 for Tribal Nations and Alaska Native Villages.

This webinar highlights milestones since the passage of the VAWA in 1994 for Tribal Nations and Alaska Native Villages.

Organizational information, ally-building and cultural competency resources focused on Indian Country and domestic and sexual violence.

Statistics, topical issues, and resources to create awareness and promote important discussions about MMIWG.

Made by the NIWRC and inspired by TED Talks, these are the stories of fifteen women who spoke their truths at the 2018 Women Are Sacred conference.

This FAQ answers common questions on how to uphold VAWA confidentiality responsibilities.

Fact sheets developed by National Indigenous Women's Resource Center.

A tool kit that contains definitions on domestic violence and sexual assault, myths and truths about sexual assault...

This tool kit describes the Full Faith and Credit provision under VAWA.

A story of newly arrived people trying to make a life while stuck in limbo at the border of Mexico.

This webinar shares emergency management tips to help tribal domestic violence programs be prepared for future disasters.

This webinar shares communication techniques to help protect confidentiality and achieve community-level goals.

"Though abusive intimate partners who stalk are also more likely to be sexually violent, physically violent, and/or commit homicide than those who do not stalk, stalking victimization is often overlooked within abusive relationships."

"This training is for rural SARTs developing strategies for strengthening the medical forensic responses."

"Person-centeredness is important in elder abuse cases for several reasons. Promoting choice in older adults improves health, emotional state, and overall wellbeing. ... And, crucially, person-centeredness is important because protection of adults at the cost of honoring preferences can be damaging, even deadly."

A guide to safer sex, relationships, and reproductive health for trans or non-binary people and their partners.

This tip sheet is for service providers new to the role pronouns play in trans communities.

A webinar about the needs and challenges transgender and gender-expansive youth face.

PFLAG provides support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ communities.

An educational hub for LGBTQIA+ teens and young adults.

The National Center for Transgender Equality advocates to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people.

Confidentiality Institute helps non-profits, government agencies, and educational institutions to solve confidentiality challenges.

Extensive hub of resources related to trauma and culture from NCTSN.

Unpack concepts behind colonialism, its lasting impact on all people, and the power of healing.

Discussion of resilience and the importance of having role models from a young age.

Candice Dick shares her personal experience as an anxious child and her insights and lessons as an emotional intelligence teacher and parent educator.

A narrative of lawsuits that continue to threaten Native American rights.

Daniel Delgado, a Quechua Jewish writer talks about his Authentic Indigenous Identity.

"The fate of LGBTQ people in the U.S. is bound up with that of other marginalized groups, all of whom are threatened by the Supreme Court’s shifting of the goal posts of our democracy. Carl Charles will discuss current developments in LGBTQ legal advocacy and engage with audience members on their questions, concerns, and ways to get involved."

"Executive Director of MIWSAC will share the importance of implementing a new work schedule for MIWSAC staff to maximize staff contributions and support their wellness and self-care needed for their advocacy work."

Two Licensed Psychologists discuss what is meant by the term toxic masculinity, how it shows up in our lives, and how we can stop perpetuating it.

A Licensed Psychologist and LMFT discuss common concerns that come up for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

A Licensed Psychologist and LPC discuss tactics used by perpetrators to prey on children, “the grooming process,” how we can talk with our kids about boundaries...

A discussion of the historical implications that shape reporting sexual assaults, and the need for culturally specific and trauma-informed practices.

Discussion of making the Black community more affirmative, and some common vocabulary we should all know to create more affirmative spaces and relationships.

This episode talks about resisting the urge to forget history, even when remembering is incredibly painful.

Two professors discuss Blackness and why empathy alone is an incomplete tool for achieving racial justice.

NPR's Code Switch explains how race and racism affect friendships.

A podcast discussing anger and the stereotype that haunts Black women.

A series of recordings of guided meditations for use with children.

"We discuss what the experts and survivors are experiencing and how this impacts Native communities, advocacy, and anti-violence work."

"This webinar provides an introduction to the crime of stalking, focusing on the definition, prevalence, dynamics, behaviors, and intersections with other victimizations (including intimate partner violence)."

"This 3-part webinar series will feature tools and strategies for supporting advocates’ health and wellness, including ways to prioritize self-care and avoid burnout."

"Advisors have drafted a document of demands that are fundamental to focus and learning. Schools’ recognition of these demands will accord girls and gender-expansive students of color the rights of dignity and respect that are inherent to all human beings."

"This webinar will cover how children are affected by trauma, how their trauma symptoms differ, and what to expect while giving advocacy to children and youth. Each child's reaction to trauma will be unique, however nearly all children who have been through trauma may undergo emotional or behavioral changes for a period of time."

"The EMERGE Reentry Program is a new promising model and educational approach that is designed to dismantle existing pathways to school disengagement and confinement and instead build pathways to college and careers for Black girls and other girls of color who have been involved in the juvenile-legal or foster care systems."

"If you have, or think you might have PTSD, this app is for you. Family and friends can also learn about PTSD and coping from this app."

"The author, founder and CEO of a nonprofit driving culture change around workplace mental health, offers five ways for managers and leaders to support their people and themselves through violent, devastating events."

“What are you trying to say?” informs a lot of my presentations or workshops. In bringing this approach to our data and the ways we visualize it, I was able to cut out a lot of the noise and distractions that interfered with our key takeaways being fully useful, understood, and germinating conversations around violence prevention solutions and strategies."

15 DV-related resources discussing identity or system intersections from the past year

"Best practices in assisting victims of youth hate crimes, incorporate victim assistance strategies into their programs by sharing examples of current programming, and understand ways to assist those impacted by youth hate and bias-based crimes.”

“There is a severe resource gap impacting the ability of tribes to address intimate partner violence in their communities."

“Native American persons experience crime victimization at higher rates than non-Native people. Furthermore, the unique position of American Indian and Alaska Native tribes as both sovereign nations and domestic dependents of the U.S. creates jurisdictional complexities in responding to crime, justice, and safety."

"Multiracial LGBTQ youth who are exclusively youth of color reported higher rates of both seriously considering (52%) and attempting suicide (21%) in the past year compared to multiracial LGBTQ youth who are White and another race/ethnicity”

"This blueprint provides a nonprescriptive roadmap to how we can build collaborative relationships with community partners within and outside the anti-sexual violence movement."

"This TA Question of the Month offers some key considerations for forming and sustaining a youth advisory board for your domestic violence organization.”

“This report from the Hope, Healing and Health Collective highlights issues that impact access to mental health care for Black girls and BIPOC youth and sets forth actionable solutions that policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels can implement to build a culturally-responsive and gender-affirming mental health care system for all youth, especially youth of color.”

“In this webinar, intended for youth justice professionals, presenters helped the attendees understand criminal extremist hate groups’ trends, symbols, locations, communications, targets, style of recruiting juveniles, and more."

“This webinar will focus on basic best practices for advocates and domestic violence programs working with Tribal law enforcement in Indian Country."

"This research translation highlights several programs that focus on preventing the onset of abusive behaviors as a necessary component to an overall prevention plan."

"Scammers can use an individual’s social isolation as an opportunity to steal financial, medical, and personal information. Numerous recent reports include details of fraudsters calling others using spoofed phone numbers, knocking on doors unsolicited, and even prowling on social media in an attempt to con those with whom they interact.”

"Elder abuse occurs within the context of trusting familial or care-taking relationships and can include neglect as well as threats or the actual use of physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, psychological, or financial abuse.”

"Tips and resources in navigating HUD housing and homelessness programs to best support AANHPI survivors and AANHPI culturally specific organizations.”

“This term, the Supreme Court of the United States released a number of highly consequential decisions impacting people across the country, including domestic violence survivors. This Latest Update will discuss four cases from the 2021-2022 Supreme Court term.”

"A health equity approach to preventing sexual violence means that we need to both understand and address the factors that contribute to violence and safety and factors that expose some communities — especially communities that have been historically oppressed — to higher rates of sexual violence.”

"This toolkit offers us the opportunity to become more aware of our conditioned behaviors in order to disrupt the harmful impacts of patriarchy. The toolkit is intended to help catalyze, facilitate, and continue conversations about healthy masculinities."

“Sexual violence can happen to anyone, and it’s not the only crime that can occur on a college campus. College students have the opportunity to look out for their friends, speak up about sexual violence, and take steps to increase personal safety."

“Custody is the legal responsibility for the care and control of your child under 18 years of age. The court may give custody of your child to one or both parents. There are two types of custody: legal and physical."

"This training will focus on batterer behaviors and the patterns of power and control that they use. During the training, attendees will have the opportunity to practice cross-examination on a mock defendant and hone their trial skills in the courtroom."

"Service providers, including domestic and sexual violence programs, can play a key role in providing access to trauma-informed support for survivors through strategic partnerships with substance use services."

"Identify how to elicit change talk from clients while maintaining cultural focus."

"This virtual six-session interactive and intensive training is designed to inspire and prepare trainees to work with infants, children, and youth in a manner that promotes resilience and healing in a visitation setting."

Key Components & Considerations for Supervised Visitation Programs (Part 1 and Part 2) September 15, 2022 and October 24, 2022 Training hosted by Inspire Action for Social Change   Part 1: Documentation, Disclosures, & Confidentiality for Supervised Visitation Programs with experienced strategist and trial attorney Alicia Aiken, JD. Part 2: Considerations for Addressing Confidentiality, Mandated…

"First responders will learn the importance of the seven principles that can drastically transform the overall climate of an organization and a community.”

“We’ve all heard the repeated phrase, “You need to advocate for yourself” or “Advocate for what you believe in.” What do those phrases really mean? How does advocacy impact our everyday life?”

"In this webinar, we’ll learn what Appreciative Inquiry is, the Appreciative Inquiry process, and how you can apply it in the victim services field on both the individual level to build resilience and the organizational level for positive change.”

"Learn from experts who have worked to make Indianapolis Public Schools safer for girls of color about why schools must center girls of color in these efforts and steps you can take to eliminate gender-based violence in your school.”

"This webinar introduces the basic concepts of PFA that participants can use to support the recovery of crime victims and others impacted by trauma.”

"Advocacy may sound like a rewarding job because saving lives is undeniably an honorable profession. That may be true, but the fact of the matter is - the work of an advocate is steeped in trauma."

“The Advocacy for Firearm Awareness and Risk training seeks to provide advocates with specific knowledge and tools to improve their comfort in and likelihood of speaking about firearms with their clients."

Learn how white supremacy shows up in online spaces, what’s missing in the mainstream conversation about online safety, and what we can do.

"Native women experience high rates of homelessness. Native women also have the highest rate of domestic violence and rape of any group of women. To support Native survivors, we must understand the historical context of their experiences.”

"Integrating trauma-informed principles to their workplaces and how internal organizational shifts are key to improving relationships with communities involved in sexual and intimate partner violence prevention.”

"Uniting Isolated Voices provides a roadmap on the investments and strategies needed to achieve greater equity, especially for girls and gender expansive youth of color.”

"Information and strategies to support families and friends to improve their capacity to support their 2S+/LGBTQ+ family and friends who are survivors of domestic violence or sexual violence or abuse.”

“A panel of young people with lived experience discussed their experiences and how juvenile justice agencies could have better helped them with reentry.”

“FAMM, also known as Families Against Mandatory Minimums, sent a letter Tuesday to Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco pushing for the Justice Department to file motions for compassionate release for those who have been victimized at the prison."

"This guide is intended as a resource that teachers and other school personnel can use to help students cope with the aftermath of a school shooting or other traumatic events."

"Teaching mindfulness methods as an intervention for the negative trauma in our children's lives is a meaningful and strength-based approach to healing that is both effective and sustainable. It has the potential to be used as a preventative measure."

“This presentation is an introductory webinar on how the cisgender and heterosexual community can be more supportive of the LGBTQ2S+ community and proactive in IPV prevention."

“This webinar held on April 20, 2022, focused on the worldview signs and symptoms of stress and shared specialized resiliency tools and coping strategies to help professionals combat traumatic stress and develop personalized tools to help alleviate the effects of trauma.”

"Ask specific questions about the major stalking categories—surveillance, life invasion, intimidation, and interference (SLII) — to better assess if a victim is experiencing stalking."

"As advocates we must work on increasing our understanding of the socio-cultural barriers to disclosing abuse. This requires addressing bias and stigma. It also requires the elimination of structural barriers to help-seeking for male-identified survivors.”

“This blog series hopes to shed light on many aspects of trauma to facilitate deeper conversations and spawn not only education and awareness, but change."

“Front-line workers are calling for more support for Indigenous families after a Statistics Canada analysis found First Nations, Inuit and Métis women are more likely to experience physical or sexual assault in their lifetime if they were in government care as children.”

“This report highlights the indigenous methodologies used and lessons learned from this project, and provides recommendations for how communities can integrate the approaches and lessons learned to their own work of ending gender-based violence in their respective communities.”

"By using the principles of survivor-centered design, and listening to survivors from these communities, we hoped that we would offer CCRs and other jurisdictions ways to create programs and designs that were culturally and linguistically responsive.”

“In celebration of Pride month, we’ll learn about Manuel Rodriguez’s work in the movement to end gender-based violence and his experience as a transmasculine person.”

“The number of youth suicide victims remained relatively stable in 2020, and the number of youth homicide victims increased 47 percent."

This web conference features community-based leaders and school-based advocates who are creating comprehensive youth wellbeing strategies to improve safety outcomes.

"A pattern of errors committed by a physician or provider could be considered a red flag of potential fraud or abuse if not corrected.”

"Many of our elder relatives find themselves homeless because of domestic violence, elder abuse, divorce, loss of spouse or caregiver, loss of income, or a health crisis, especially during the pandemic. Our elders often have the greatest need for safe, accessible, and affordable housing."

"Thankfully, there are programs available throughout the country to help homeless seniors find stable housing and meet other basic needs. Below, we provide information about these programs and how to find help."

“The National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College presents the Critical 3 Series, providing timely and crucial information from NCJTC's most popular training offerings.”

"This fact sheet will provide an overview of the new Center, as well as information from our existing report on housing instability and homelessness for survivors of gender-based violence in our Indigenous Communities.”

“CDC’s latest National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS): 2016/2017 Report on Sexual Violence shows that sexual violence continues to be common, starts early, and people from some racial and ethnic minority groups are heavily burdened by sexual violence victimization.”

These 5 podcast episodes are a tool to better understand how to create a movement that addresses gender-based violence against all people while following the lead of the most marginalized among us.

For those informal leaders in the criminal justice field who want to lead from where they are at.

“The supreme court ruled that gun control laws like those that exist in New York should be struck down, this decision made by the highest court, is going to put more victims of intimate partner violence at risk of gun violence."

"For those in a “continuous serious relationship,” this legislation closes the “boyfriend loophole” of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence. While we understand that this language will help some survivors, we realize that many survivors will be left unprotected."

"Though stalking victimization is prevalent among young adults and covered under the Clery Act, stalking is rarely addressed on college campuses to the same degree as intimate partner and/or sexual violence."

"When communities develop responses to human trafficking cases, prosecutors are uniquely positioned to guide policies and practices, including how victims and survivors are treated when they do interact with the criminal justice system."

"While there’s no one-size-fits-all treatment for mental health disorders, seniors who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety and eating disorders may want to consider joining an assisted living community."

“What is Indian Country? What is the landmark 2020 Supreme Court decision, McGirt v. Oklahoma? How does it impact me and the Native survivors and victims I support?"

“This presentation increases understanding of the effects of trauma on victims of violence, discusses best practices for providing trauma-informed services and assistance and identifies how this approach should be an integral part of broader community violence intervention efforts.”

"This report is one of the first to analyze the mental health outcomes among youth who are both AAPI and LGBTQ — and provides findings specific to six major AAPI origin groups: Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian, Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Korean, and Vietnamese LGBTQ youth.”

"SANEs are very familiar with the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), but may not be as familiar with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).”

“By learning from the experiences of surviving family members of MMIW, the movement can work to achieve the reforms needed to safeguard the lives of Indigenous women and strengthen the authority of Indian nations to protect their citizens.”

"This video explains how "adultification" and "sexualization" contribute to Black girls' involvement with the juvenile justice system and its impact on their mental health, ways to combat the criminalization of Black girls.”

This document overviews four ICE detention centers in Monroe, Calhoun, St. Clair, and Chippewa counties. It provides contact information, visitation hours, and how to connect with the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center.

"Scammers go after seniors because they believe older adults have a significant amount of money sitting in their accounts."

"The discussion includes several school-based intervention approaches that have shown marginal success in reducing rates of bullying and SV.”

“Transgender and nonbinary youth’s ability to update identity documents to match their gender identity is significantly associated with lower suicide risk."

"Alia will discuss what can be done to increase coordination and communication between DHS agents and community-based advocates in responding to trafficking situations and minimizing trauma for survivors."

"The presentation will review the international legal framework applicable to MMIW and other forms of violence committed against indigenous women.”

"During this webinar we will discuss common privacy issues for campus survivors and the potential impact this can have when care is delivered in different settings.”

“This webinar will give a voice to survivors, fallen victims and their ohana as Missing and Murdered Native Hawaiian Women remains a form of violence and oppression that was introduced and implemented by foreigners..."

"In this blog, I would like to describe my message and mission for this year’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day campaign from the point of view of the up-and-coming generation."

"This webinar explores the intersection of stalking and sexual violence, focusing on similarities, co-occurrence, and strategies to support victims and survivors.”

“Here, I explore the online harassment I received as a disabled, female academic after successfully campaigning to remove the word midget from a popular brand of sweets."

"Join part four of a four part panel discussion to learn more about grounding, a variety of techniques to ground, and what advocates can do to help survivors stay grounded."

"In person and on the frontlines, workers, especially women of color and queer workers, have endured record amounts of harassment and discrimination while working through the pandemic, often on survival wages.”

"This session will provide an overview of the Environmental Crime Victim Assistance Program and address the unique victim identification and rights issues associated with environmental crimes.”

"This webcast will be a conversation between Safe Havens and Sarah Khan, Director of Programs at API-GBV.”

"This know-your-rights resource provides immigrants and their allies with accurate information so that immigrants can know their rights, understand the possible risks of participating in protests."

"These outcomes have valuable practical use beyond reporting and can be used to support program communications, fundraising, and grant applications.”

“Experts will provide practical information about how you can incorporate a courthouse facility dog ... into direct victim service programs."

"Participants will learn about the scope of the crisis of the criminalization of survivors; ways that the criminal legal system causes, replicates, and perpetuates harm to victims, their families, and communities...”

"In this first video, you’ll learn about trauma informed services, youth partnership, as well as choice and voice for survivors.”

MiVAN would like to invite you to take a look at some of the useful trainings, videos, and other resources available from us and national organizations that highlight varying ways in which an advocate can practice trauma-informed care, especially in the wake of mass violence.

"This Specialty Institute will introduce the newly created Indigenous Safe Housing Center and offer important and timely presentations designed to address the spectrum of housing issues for Indigenous victim/survivors."

"Reports of seriously considering suicide among LGBTQ youth respondents have increased from 40% to 42% to 45%”

"This manual is designed to help those providing services to survivors of sexual violence serve teens using a trauma-informed approach.”

“Confidentiality is an essential part of community-based, survivor-centered victim services. But sometimes, we can start to lose track of what we really mean by “confidentiality” and what its actual purpose really is."

“The Summit features four training tracks: Criminal Justice Personnel, Records Collection and Data Sharing, Tribal Courts and Corrections, Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons

"Join the American Indian and Alaska Native panelists as they offer insight and answer participant questions on recognizing and addressing trauma from a human trafficking survivor's lived experience."

"This webinar is a three-part professional development series for community-based advocates, attorneys who work with victims of battering, and anyone interested in learning more about victims of battering charged with crimes."

"Introduces the “Protect, Promote, Preserve” framework (the 3Ps) to highlight policy approaches with the potential to promote Black families’ and babies’ well-being."

“Experts in poly-victimization and the NCAC provide materials and technical assistance that are useful for training and easily accessible for sharing within the First- Responder, CAC, MDT, and victim services professional communities.”

"This guide and the associated checklists and toolkits focus on the often hidden or subtle ways that data analysts and communicators fail to incorporate equitable awareness in the data they use and the products they create."

"The purpose of the modules is to provide training to law enforcement on identifying and investigating cases of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking; to enhance older victims’ safety, and to hold offenders accountable.”

“Online spaces and content can bring us a lot of joy, but they can also cause harm and pain. Here are some important things to remember about being trauma-informed online with ourselves, with others, and with the content we encounter."

“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.”

"The purpose of this factsheet is to give a brief overview of the purposes and functions of child welfare from a national perspective.”

"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."

"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."

“If an employer or co-worker sexually harasses you at work, there are laws that can protect you."

“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.”

"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.”

"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."

"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.”

May 5, 2022 is Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Day. Read the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board's proclamation.

“The criminals who carry out romance scams are experts at what they do and will seem genuine, caring, and believable. Con artists are present on most dating and social media sites.”

"Join We R Native, NPAIHB and StrongHearts Native Helpline as they discuss positive youth development strategies and the process of creating healthy relationship content which is all lead by Native youth and young adults."

"This brief focuses on best practices and innovative strategies that child welfare and family violence advocates can implement to form stronger support networks for survivors of violence and abuse that continue to function in emergency conditions.”

"This report captures both the resiliency of survivors and programs and the intense impact the pandemic is still having on them and their needs." View the national and Michigan reports here.

"The goal is to raise awareness of the barriers and challenges staff and clients from traditionally marginalized communities may experience within established systems as well as discuss strategies and offer resources to support the growth and advancement of culturally responsive services and staff support.”

"OVW grantees with detailed information about the risk firearms present to domestic violence victims. Grantees will also learn about statutory interventions aimed at disarming abusers and reducing intimate partner homicide."

"The physical, sexual, and emotional abuse suffered by bisexual survivors is at levels much higher than lesbian and heterosexual relationships and we must talk about why.”

Hear from "Esperanza United’s youth leaders about the challenges and successes of working with youth throughout the pandemic.”

OVC's featured resources for March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

“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 offers a range of information from basic money and financial management principles to advanced, long-term financial planning."

This webpage explains different immigration statuses, provides common immigration terms, and links to outside glossaries for more information.

"Battered Mothers Involved with Child Protective Services reports the voices, views and recommendations of battered immigrant, refugee and indigenous women, derived from their experiences in the domestic violence and child protective services systems."

"Common misconceptions surrounding stalking, including how abusers are misusing technology. She also shares available resources for OVW grantees as well as the public to educate on stalking, identify when someone is being stalked, and help victims and survivors of stalking.”

"This webinar reviews the ways the core principles of trauma-informed care can be applied to the use of language and images/visuals in direct services, within the organization, and in training and outreach materials.”

"This webinar explores why it’s critical to recognize the importance of other factors, including setting healthy boundaries and accessing support as an integral part of a holistic approach to self-care.”

"In honor of National Stalking Awareness Month, this session will provide practical strategies for building stalking into a coordinated community response.”

“The strangulation assessment card is a quick reference tool to help professionals conduct the initial assessment of a victim that has recently been strangled."

Information for preparing your family before, during, and after an immigration raid, including forms, legal service providers, and more.

"Guest host Arlene Vassell speaks to three community leaders working to improve the lives of Black and Brown youth in their communities.

"The report found that LGBTQ youth who experienced homelessness or housing instability had higher rates of mental health challenges."

“An evidence-based, multi-level prevention program for middle school students on sexual harassment and precursors to dating violence."

"Discussion will include the intersection of intergenerational trauma and the modern occurrence of dating and intimate partner violence in Indian Country."

"The webinar covers the most current information and research on the Danger Assessment tool, the medical consequences of a strangulation assault and describes best practices for a front line staff member to provide services to a strangled victim."

“Gather basic knowledge about vicarious trauma within a tribal context and the impact on service providers’ health and well-being."

"This guide is designed to help those students and their families by providing resources available for undocumented students interested in pursuing education after high school, regardless of citizenship status.”

“This webinar will highlight the unique challenges faced by medical providers and investigators when working with children who have histories or suspected histories of a strangulation assault."

“Strangulation is a very grave form of battery in domestic violence (DV). By some estimates, about 10% of all women who experience domestic violence will experience a near fatal strangulation by their partner, and they are 7x more likely to be killed."

"We talk about the intersection of firearms and domestic violence and the different ways in which communities can tell their stories."

"The National Partners Work Group on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) and the MMIW Family Advisors are organizing a National Week of Action to call the nation and the world to action in honor of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Take action by participating in these virtual events and organizing additional actions in your communities."

“In this webinar, the presenters will examine the ways in which sex and labor trafficking may intersect, emphasizing the complex nature of human exploitation."

"It’s important that partners feel comfortable expressing their wants, goals, fears, and limits, and everyone’s boundaries are honored. That means everyone feels comfortable communicating their needs without fear of what another person will do in response."

"These are visual representations of the signs and symptoms of strangulation in adults and children. While visible signs may be present, symptoms represent injuries not visible to the naked eye; observable only to the victim."

"En este episodio, moderado por Ana Martínez-Mullen de BWJP, Rosario explora la realidad de la comunidad latina y profundiza en cómo el sistema puede servir mejor a las mujeres latinas y sus familias."

“Following the sudden withdrawal of U.S. military presence from Afghanistan nearly 100,000 Afghan refugees were evacuated to the United States, with many still remaining on U.S. military bases..."

This resource was created by the Training Institute to present the five myths about strangulation, with facts and solutions for each.

April is sexual assault prevention and awareness month. In recognition, MiVAN has pulled together what we think are ten of the most useful and informative trainings, resources, and articles for advocates who want to better understand sexual violence and intersecting identities.

April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month. In recognition, MiVAN has pulled together a selection of trainings, resources, and articles for advocates who want an overview of the problem or who want to take a deeper dive into specific issues.

"Death by the hands of an intimate partner — meaning the attacker didn’t use a weapon — is not new, but our awareness of strangulations and our approach to investigating this type of assault is shifting.”

"This fact sheet identifies the barriers refugee survivors of domestic violence face and approaches that can mitigate their impact.”

"In this episode, we talk with BWJP Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Sujata Warrier about the history of the advocacy movement and the importance of using your privilege to lift up others."

"The session will address the impact this decision has had on current caseloads, previous convictions, and crime victims. A short summary of current legal challenges and battles in Oklahoma will also be covered.”

"This factsheet introduces the limited sex trafficking data that exists specifically related to Black women and girls, which indicates that we are disproportionately at risk of becoming victims of sex trafficking."

“When we think about domestic violence, we often think of broken limbs, bruises, or even a black eye. But there’s a form of domestic violence assault that we don’t talk about enough, and it’s the most deadly form of domestic violence — strangulation.”

Jaime Cypher, Certified Trauma Professional and Children’s Counselor, shares her knowledge on how to better engage children and teens over video counseling...

"[A] recommendations document regarding future public and private funding committed to ending violence against women and all forms of interpersonal violence (IPV). Racial justice and accessible flexible funding were the top two areas for formal recommendations."

This collection of scenarios provide examples of situations that may come up in a young person’s life and provides information on how one could respond.

“Dr. Nia Aitaoto, Technical Assistance Lead for the National Pacific Islander COVID-19 Response Team joins us to reflect on the mobilization of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities to respond at the intersections of COVID-19 and gender-based violence, lessons learned, and recommendations for providers and practitioners who are working with these underserved communities.”

"The fight against climate change should not only be a struggle for the future of our planet, but it is also an urgent call to address the safety and well-being of our women and girls.”

“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.”

"The most predictive indicator of domestic violence is gender. In most cases, a woman is being abused by a man. Most systems operate with the assumption that a woman is being abused by a man."

"Research has shown relationship conflict and/or abuse may occur and escalate during times of crisis. In response to COVID-19 and its impact on IPV, the VA Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program released a print material & social media campaign to address the unique circumstances faced by those who are at heightened risk due to IPV.”

“This brochure is offered to Native youth and young adults to give some direction and information about healthy relationships. It is also about recognizing and dealing with abusive..."

“LBGTQ+ individuals are more likely than heterosexual and cisgender individuals to experience stalking victimization.”

"This webinar discusses signs of elder abuse and neglect and how health care providers can identify and respond to potential older victims."

"Featuring Felix Martinez-Paz, our Mens & Boys Engagement Manager, and Pheng Thao, Statewide Coordinator at Minnesota Men and Masculine Folk Network.”

“Three years ago, as 86-year-old Evelyn was cooking dinner for herself and her 60-year-old son, Manny, who lived in the apartment next door, the pair began to argue about a subject neither can now recall."

"This toolkit provides resources and support to build language access as a core service for survivors with LEP.”

View advocate agencies, shelters, lawyers, sheriff’s departments, court houses, and more by state.

"This session provides participants with strategies to develop and deliver a coordinated response to victims that addresses the impacts of trauma using a replicable national model, Frontline Service's Traumatic Response Team.”

“This document was created to provide law enforcement guidance when developing policies and procedures for the retention, disposition, and/or removal of evidence."

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.

“This recording is a conversation between two state/national program directors as they talk about trauma-informed supervision—and what that looks like for supporting and taking care of staff/advocates while being rooted in resiliency...”

“Historically, academic language has been used as a gatekeeping mechanism. ... It was designed to keep people out of places where power is held, and decisions are made. Specifically, to keep out Black and brown people, people with disabilities, women, and those who are economically impoverished.”

Looking for resources around advocacy in cases involving strangulation? Check out these resources connecting strangulation and domestic violence, signs and symptoms of strangulation, and what to look for as a first responder and healthcare worker.

"In this episode, we talk to Dr. Corrine Sanchez of Tewa Women United to dig deeper in what it means to reclaim bodily sovereignty for Native women and girls.”

"Learn more about the steps needed to establish a Hospitality Center, the types of services most often needed in a Hospitality Center and how to provide those services, and collaboration...”

“Unfortunately, pregnancy can be a dangerous time for pregnant people in abusive relationships, putting them and their unborn child at heightened risk due to their vulnerable physical and emotional status."

“1 in 10 undergraduate women and 1 in 33 undergraduate men are victims of stalking.”

"This Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month (TDVAM) webinar explores the impact of mandatory reporting on domestic violence survivors, highlighting unique impacts for LGBTQ young people."

“In the talk, Dr. Morris explains why and how schools can interrupt (rather than facilitate) pathways to criminalization for Black girls and become locations for empowerment and healing."

“Anyone can report tips confidentially on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools. Tips can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”

“Human trafficking, at its most basic level, is the exploitation of a person’s vulnerability to gain something of value. When we look at marginalized communities, vulnerabilities increase exponentially. COVID-19’s impact – specifically economic impact – has resulted in marginalized communities falling more deeply within the cracks of society.”

"This report is intended to support the work of advocates by expanding the knowledge and tools for advocates, survivors and policy makers who work to guarantee access to housing for Latin@ survivors of domestic violence and their families, especially immigrant survivors.”

“The Directory lists over 160 agencies in the U.S. that have culturally-specific programs designed for survivors from Asian and Pacific Islander communities.”

“In the 1980s, Dr. Beth Ritchie coined the concept of "The Trap of Loyalty." The term refers to the immense pressure that black women feel to protect black men even at the expense of their own bodies."

"It is important that we recognize that while the punitive legal solutions afforded us by legislation have served their purpose, creating external support systems, they have also limited the manner in which we see victims.”

"This presentation will discuss how a trigger works, and how it affects the body and brain. We will also discuss how these triggers can be managed and/or modified.”

"In this episode, we dive into the importance of culturally specific services and why the movement needs to hear the authentic voices of black women."

"Reflection on how to both personally and organizationally, regularly build new skills in order to build new practices that are embedded with a deep commitment to unlearning and disrupting all forms of oppression...”

“Sexual violence within teen dating relationships is very real. Oftentimes teens are made to feel as if sexual contact is “no big deal” or is “a part of being in a relationship/dating” by their perpetrators. This couldn't be farther from the truth.”

“This webinar is an overview of facts and statistics regarding children/youth who may have experienced sexual abuse. How the impact of the trauma can follow them through life; discussing the efforts to help heal..."

"What may seem like an error to the beneficiary may simply be the result of a misunderstanding about benefits. It may also be abuse, which involves billing for services that are not covered or are not correctly coded.”

"This session will provide an overview of OVC TTAC’s engagement with communities across the United States in developing and sustaining vicarious trauma peer-to-peer collaboratives.”

"Mennonite Abuse Prevention (MAP) aims to make it easier to report and prevent sexual abuse through public documentation. With media articles, court documents, church files, and other credible documentation, we are building a database of cases in Anabaptist or other pacifist church traditions of proven or credible allegations of sexual violence."

“It is a crime for a driver to have a bodily alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or greater if over age 21 or .02 or greater if under 21."

“Black women in the United States are especially vulnerable to domestic violence, having reported a higher lifetime prevalence of physical violence, sexual violence, and psychological aggression relative to women of other races."

"It’s critical that we examine more closely the experiences of Black women and the criminal legal system, particularly Black women who are serving extreme sentences."

“This fact sheet provides a snapshot of alcohol-impaired driving deaths and an overview of proven strategies to reduce or prevent alcohol-impaired driving."

"Organizations that are part of the GBV movement have a responsibility and an opportunity to support the survivors on their staff on their healing journey by creating survivor-centered workplaces."

“This tool was specifically designed with people with developmental disabilities in mind. The wheel lists some abusive behaviors, as well as positive behaviors, shown by caregivers.”

"The presenter will discuss the mental health issues as well as define the issues that prevents the individual from healing and having healthy relationships.”

"Findings further suggest a need to equip adults and young people with the information, skills, and resources necessary to support and affirm the transgender and nonbinary young people in their lives."

This webinar shares learnings from listening sessions with the broader community including barriers faced by survivors from the diverse AAPI community, how COVID has impacted the last year of advocacy..."

"A get is a religious divorce under halacha (Jewish law), and can only be given by a husband to a wife. The word can also refer to the paper that officially gives a get."

“This webinar explores how faith can be both a barrier and a resource for older victims and how partnerships between service providers and faith leaders can strengthen well-being and support for older victims of abuse."

"This webinar features subject matter experts who share practical guidance and insights on how to create inclusive environments, practices and policies that support transgender survivors of human trafficking."

"Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officials are offering tips and resources to help Michiganders cope with winter, or seasonal, blues that are common at this time of year.”

“This webinar discusses survivor-centered strategies for advocates and attorneys who work with older victims as they navigate the court system.”

“Gender-based violence affects the majority of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) peoples. About 84.3% of AI/AN women have experienced some form of violence during their lifetime."

"This webinar will identify how language choices can impact outcomes in sexual assault cases, increase participants' knowledge of how language shapes perception and show...”

"In the topical and much-discussed arena of guardianship, a setting rife with the possibility of abuse, Eldercaring coordination has emerged as a meaningful intervention.”

"Through the lens of the forensic nurse, challenges faced by key stakeholders while building a collaborative victim-centered response will be discussed with a particular focus on sustainability of the medical forensic team."

Dr. Julie Sweetland, Senior Advisor at the FrameWorks Institute, discusses her 2021 report, Reframing Childhood Adversity: Promoting Upstream Approaches.

"Since 2014, Melody has been a dedicated advocate for gun violence prevention, with a specific focus on the many facets of domestic violence, trauma, and prohibiting people with dangerous histories from obtaining guns."

“A victim-survivor experiences abusive tactics at the hands of their partner to get and keep power and control over them. As the victim lacks control in the relationship they cannot be responsible for the abuse they endure.”

"The Sex Trafficking in Indian Country: Victim/Survivor Resource is intended to provide Tribal Coalitions with basic information on sex trafficking as it impacts Native people and to provide access to direct services that may assist victims/survivors of sex trafficking."

“The document reviews Types of Protocols that could be developed, Collaborative Partners needed, and approaches to Alternative Reporting Options.”

“These pages make up section of our factsheet, Latinas and intimate partner violence. evidence based facts. Studies have found that low awareness of resources for IPV, language and cultural differences act as significant barriers to Latina survivors’ ability to access services.”

"Explore the connections between sexual violence and disasters, the inequities that shape them both, and opportunities for all of us to prevent sexual violence before, during, and after disasters."

“In this webinar participants will hear from researchers Charvonne N. Holliday, PhD and April Zeoli, PhD about their recent study examining whether domestic violence firearm restriction laws were associated with reductions in intimate partner homicide and firearm intimate partner homicide in Black and White populations, separately.”

“New students unfamiliar with campus life are especially at risk of assault, and because the pandemic disrupted last school year, two classes of students found themselves on campus for the first time this fall at many universities.”

“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."

"Join panelists from American Indian and Alaska Natives communities as they offer insight and answer participant questions on the intersection between child welfare, human trafficking, and vulnerability to exploitation."

“This webinar highlights strategies and tools to create and elevate discourse on stalking.”

"The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) uplifts the tireless work of Native advocates and programs as we work together to shine a light on January as National Stalking Awareness, Human Trafficking, and Slavery Prevention Month. ... Find information and resources on stalking and human trafficking below, and visit NIWRC’s social media pages in January for sharable information to support survivors in our communities."

"Participants learned tips and strategies for seeking out and successfully applying for corporate and foundation grants.”

“Should They Stay or Should They Go? The Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women speaks presents a webinar on Helping Survivors with Interstate custody and relocation cases.”

"NSVRC’s Laura Palumbo and Sally J. Laskey talk with Dr. Julie Sweetland, Senior Advisor at the FrameWorks Institute, about her 2021 report, Reframing Childhood Adversity: Promoting Upstream Approaches, and how it connects with our research on messages about preventing sexual harassment, abuse, and assault."

“This template form is part of the Transitional Housing Toolkit and meant to provide transitional housing providers with a variety of resources and templates to enhance their work.”

“This webinar draws from available research and discusses the interconnectedness of sexual violence and housing, especially in rural areas."

"Participants learned best practices for planning live—and virtual—events, from budgeting to sponsorship to program planning and more.”

“When it comes to sexual assault, abuse, and harassment, men are taught to not identify as victims... This type of socialization depicts victimization as feminine, and uses shame as a tool to suppress behaviors and feelings associated with femininity."

"In this conversation, we take a deeper look inward at the systemic issues surrounding and contributing to the perpetuation of violence.”

"This resource examines the unique dynamics and barriers that older survivors of domestic abuse experience and offers recommendations for tailored service and systems responses to better support older survivors."

“The Trevor Project ... released new data today that provides insights into the needs and concerns of LGBTQ youth in Texas who have reached out to the organization’s crisis services for support.”

“This booklet is offered as an example to use as a guide to give for women and children staying in your shelter.”

"The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Firearms has developed a series of recommendations to serve as a roadmap for jurisdictions to implement an effective firearm relinquishment protocol."

“Some advocates may be mandatory reporters. This series of information sheets provides an overview of mandatory reporting obligations."

"This virtual TA session will expose the nature of sex trafficking of Native people in reservation, rural, urban and village communities."

“This section includes various ways that an abuser can commit abuse using technology, including cyberstalking, sexting, electronic surveillance, abuse involving nude/sexual images, impersonation, online harassment, and more.”

"This factsheet outlines why it is imperative that we develop and remove barriers to culturally and gender affirming mental health services."

"This issue of the PreventIPV newsletter features resources and upcoming events that highlight the importance of centering racial justice in our prevention work, for DVAM and beyond.”

"BWJP and EFSGV co-host a thoughtful conversation on the intersection of guns and domestic violence through a public health lens."

“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.”

"Participants [will learn] best practices for using email, social media, text messages, and websites to successfully engage individual donors.”

"In this episode, we discuss the principles of the book and its key concepts: sexual projects, sexual citizenship, and sexual geographies.”

This webinar is a recorded run-through of the campus version of SPARC's "Know It, Name It, Stop It" public awareness curriculum to help prepare and guide facilitators.

“This guide is intended to identify and reinforce fundamental principles and pest practices and to address some aspects of sexual assault investigations that are often overlooked or not properly documented."

"The ACLU of Michigan and the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center have collected a series of policy proposals that cities, towns and counties can adopt in order to protect and support immigrants.”

"But when the Covid-19 pandemic started, she said, the calls changed. She used to get maybe two or three life-threatening calls a week, but when the pandemic started, the urgent calls came every day, multiple times a day. It’s been 18 months, and the calls haven’t let up.”

“One of every 15 women in prison—amounting to more than 6,600 women—is serving a life sentence and nearly 2,000 of these have no chance for parole. ... Many women serving extreme sentences were victims of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse long before they committed a crime.”

"This virtual Conversation with the Field (CWTF) will provide the space to discuss how to prevent MMIW, how to support women and their families, and address systemic failures.”

"Our new report, “Tech Abuse in the Pandemic and Beyond,” shares findings from a needs assessment that included the participation of over 1,000 advocates and legal systems professionals. They told us that tech abuse increased during the COVID-19 pandemic."

“Racial Equity Tools is designed to support individuals and groups working to achieve racial equity. This site offers tools, research tips, curricula, and ideas for people who want to increase their own understanding and to help those working toward justice at every level – in systems, organizations, communities, and the culture at large.”

"In this inaugural episode, we talk to BWJP CEO Amy Sanchez about the importance of bringing your full self to the table and the importance of amplifying the voices of marginalized survivors of gender-based-violence.”

“Sharing ideas is a painless source of growth and development. The following information is a condensed version of Keeping Your Family Strong, a tip sheet from the Child Welfare Information Gateway, combined with tribally sourced information.”

This video is a great tool to consider when working with children. “Take a deep breath and learn to belly breathe with Rosita!”

“This paper makes connections between health equity and our work to prevent sexual and intimate partner violence. It centers the stories of survivors at the intersections of systemic racism, violence, and oppression. It explores ways to build both individual and organizational capacity to address health inequity."

"This session provides an in-depth look at establishing a Community Resiliency Center. A Community Resiliency Center offers service navigation, case management and behavioral health support to victims and survivors of a mass violence incident."

"For most people, it’s a joyous time of year when family and friends gather to spread holiday cheer. Yet for others, a waning spirit conjures feelings of dread as winter draws near.”

“This webinar features subject matter experts who share practical guidance and insights on how to create inclusive environments, practices and policies that support transgender survivors of human trafficking."

"Black immigrants compose a significant percentage of both immigrant and Black populations in the U.S. overall. This report presents a statistical snapshot of the Black immigrant population, drawing upon recent studies and original analysis."

Learn about the Brief Sense of Community Scale and a study that examined the cultural relevance of one specific tool with non‐Hispanic, Black, and Hispanic college students.

"The webinar offers tools to prepare crime victim advocates to identify victims who are exhibiting symptoms of suicidality, provide a brief intervention and referral to clinical mental health services, and provide ongoing support to victims.”

"This Q&A provides information about federal civil rights laws that apply to domestic violence shelters and the services they provide to clients."

"Listen as we talk about the impact of sexual violence on women and how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the dynamic of sexual violence on campus."

"We know that our efforts will benefit everyone when we center those who are most harmed. When we center Black women, especially dark-skinned, poor, disabled, queer and trans folks, we find liberation for all of us.”

"Kristin Welch with the Waking Women Healing Institute Inc., will share how they are building culturally founded, sheltered places of learning to increase wellness, prevent acts of colonial violence such as: sexual assault, human trafficking, resource extraction, MMIW, and how we heal."

"Native Americans have the highest rate of disability among all American ethnicities and racial groups. Practical considerations, as well as differing cultural viewpoints on disability, complicate this problem."

"In this piece, we provide background on various aspects of Amish life as well as specific suggestions regarding child abuse and neglect.”

"This webinar explores the prevalence and dynamics of non-intimate partner stalkers, including strategies to assess risk and plan for victim safety."

"This brief uses data from The Trevor Project’s 2021 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health to examine LGBTQ young people’s experiences and attitudes about sports.”

"Listen as they discuss VBCIC’s prevention curriculum “Walking in Balance With All Our Relations” and how they incorporated Indigenous values and processes into a new model for evaluation."

"What does preventing sexual violence look like in a pandemic? And how have people been adapting their work in light of the health inequities being revealed by COVID-19? These are the big questions we brought to the seven-episode COVID-19 and Health Equity series of NSVRC’s podcast Resource on the Go."

"The presenters will prepare participants to identify, investigate, and locate where the intimidation of domestic violence victims occur; and pay particular attention to the intimidation of victims in the courthouse."

"While the COVID-19 pandemic exposed just how widespread ageism is in our society, the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) leaned into the interdependence of all age groups to promote elder justice."

"The Accessibility Guide for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Service Providers Guide is written for sexual assault and domestic violence service providers in Wisconsin to provide a basic understanding of the laws affecting access to programs and services for people with disabilities."

This article provides a timeline of Amish history in America from the 1680s to the 2010s.

"There is a disproportionate number of Native Americans and Alaska Natives who have a disability, however, there is a lack of Indigenous-focused disability services in the nation.”

“Intimate partner violence, in all forms, is destructive at its heart. Most people can identify the more common forms of abuse, which include physical, emotional, sexual and financial. One of the lesser known forms, cultural or spiritual abuse, is one of the most devastating, yet it is rarely spoken of.”

"Inclusion of suicide prevention may not only train young people to support their peers who are in crisis but may also be beneficial to their own well-being. Using data from The Trevor Project’s 2021 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health, this brief explores the inclusion of LGBTQ people or issues and suicide prevention in middle and high school curriculums.”

"Outdated Census definitions and poor data quality have led to a misunderstanding about the size and significance of the rural Native American population. Unfortunately, in an era of data-driven decision-making and increased demands for efficiency and impact, small and rural Native communities are often left behind – twice invisible."

"The Redefine website is a tool for parents, educators, and any adult who has a role in a preteen’s life to find information on the following topics: Gender, Consent, Masculinity, Resilience, Body autonomy, Sex, Sexual orientation, Race and ethnicity, Disability"

"Dr. Em Ketterer discusses the intersections of sexual violence and mental illness, including risk factors for victimization and development of PTSD, core symptoms and treatment of PTSD, and the biologic underpinnings of trauma response."

"This webinar will discuss how children experience trauma, how their trauma symptoms can look different, and what is typically expected when providing advocacy for children and youth."

"On this episode, NSVRC’s Sally J. Laskey talks with Heather Krause, the founder of We All Count and a data scientist and statistician with over a decade of experience building tools to support equity and ethics in data."

"Many survivors turn to their friends, family, and faith leaders for housing support. For survivors of violence, safety is a broad concept. It’s not limited to reducing physical violence or a partner’s controlling behavior. Safety includes access to essential human needs, like food and shelter. It's also about attending to the social and emotional wellbeing of survivors.”

"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)."

"This article shares the lessons learned from the testimonies of the survivors, advocates and experts and offers recommendations for programmatic responses to better serve older adults experiencing abuse, so they may find a safe place to heal, and ultimately, to thrive."

This conference will feature presentations from state and national leaders on how extremism and the rising threat of extremist violence has an impact on hate crimes.

"In this episode, NSVRC’s Laura Palumbo and the Center for Disease Control’s Laura M. Kollar discuss a recent research project on how media portrayals of sexual violence influence public perceptions about the issue."

"This recorded web presentation will help advocates and allied victim service professionals identify some of the ways in which people with communication disabilities may relay messages, both verbally and non-verbally, and will highlight some techniques and technologies that can help bridge the language gap in order to provide quality sexual violence services."

"The card provides information on healthy relationships and sex, guidance and resources for support, how to help a friend, and cultural and religious factors that play into decision-making."

"Pamela highlights the NO MAS Global Directory as a useful resource for anyone involved in domestic violence prevention or intervention."

"The It’s About Trauma three-page handout and brochure provide a culturally-based overview of what trauma is, how people respond differently to trauma, and Indigenous ways of healing."

"More than 70% of female restaurant employees have been sexually harassed, one recent survey found, and half experience sexual harassment on a weekly basis, according to another."

"In this episode, we explore how a coalition in Kansas City, Kansas is designing environments with the goal of preventing sexual assault."

"While it is impossible to predict what an abusive partner might do, in most abusive relationships the tactics of an abusive partner will escalate over time. This can make abuse seem normal and can happen in a way that a victim-survivor doesn’t notice as the abuse increases."

"This two-part webinar serves as a primer for community stakeholders, advocates, researchers, and service providers who may interface with Latino sexual assault survivors."

"When Black Women’s Blueprint purchased their Sistas Van in 2019, their original plan was to use it as a mobile healing unit that would help survivors of sexual violence access support..."

"Cornell University’s What We Know Project in conjunction with a coalition of leading LGBTQ rights groups last month published a comprehensive curation of data on studies that chart the intersection of anti-LGBTQ and racial discrimination."

"It is extremely important to know that your first response to your loved one that has been raped will impact how fast she is able to heal. Sometimes it is difficult to find words, to know what to say."

"[Find] state-specific laws that might be useful for victims and survivors of domestic violence. This information is written in a Q & A format and is meant to provide you with easy-to-understand information."