What is Vicarious Trauma?
This Paper to Practice video shares a brief history on research related to vicarious trauma in victim advocacy and how to support advocates experiencing vicarious truamatization.
It’s okay to talk about suicide
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.
What Is Child Abuse and Neglect? Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms
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.
Lean On Me: A caregiver’s guide to safeguarding children and supporting healing from sexual abuse
“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.”
The Risk and Prevention of Maltreatment of Children With Disabilities
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.
MDHHS CPS Reporting Process
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.
Introduction to Youth Hate Crimes and Hate Groups
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.
Hate Crime Threat Guide
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.
Michigan Hate Crimes
This website shows hate crime incidents specific to Michigan, including statistics, case examples, news reports, and resources in the state.
In Elder Abuse Cases, Restorative Justice Holds the Promise of Honoring Relationships
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.