Justice for Survivors Charged With Crimes
“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.”
What Is the Advocate Directory and How to Use It?
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.
Advocacy Empowerment Wheel
“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.”
Teens Deserve Protection Too
“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.”
WEAVE – Working to End Assault and Violence for Everybody
The mission of WEAVE is to examine and enhance systems for serving individuals with I/DD to reduce the risk of sexual violence and to better serve and empower individuals with I/DD who have survived sexual assault/abuse. Access webinars, a toolkit, and information about a healthy relationships class here.
Sex Ed for Individuals with I/DD
The National Council on Independent Living’s new project helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) learn about sex.
What To Know About Vicarious Trauma
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.
Navigating Systems with your Immigrant Survivor Clients (11/14/22)
“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.”
Trauma-responsive CVI Practice: What Does It Mean and What Does It Look Like?
“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.”
The Science of School Safety
“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.”