EVAWI’s Updated Website
EVAWI has updated their website but remains a critical resource provider for advocates! View their updated website, webinar archives, training bulletins, resource library, and more!
Black and LGBTQ: Approaching Intersectional Conversations
“For people who hold multiple marginalized identities, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to explore the layers of these conversations with others. Here are some approaches to consider before, during, and after a difficult conversation to make sure the dialogue — and your mental health — stays safe.”
New Poll Details Impact of COVID-19 and Recent Violence Against Black Americans on Youth Mental Health
“The Trevor Project…released a new poll conducted by Morning Consult that highlights how the confluence of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent violence against Black Americans have affected LGBTQ youth and their mental health.”
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Offer a Resource to Somebody in Need of Help
“October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence causes lifelong harm to countless Americans every day across our great nation.” – Read the message from Laura L. Rogers, Principal Deputy Director, Office on Violence Against Women.
Breaking Barriers: Improving Services for LGBTQ+ Human Trafficking Victims
“Breaking Barriers: Improving Services for LGBTQ Human Trafficking Victims… provides valuable recommendations to service providers and criminal justice professionals so that they may be better equipped to provide the specialized services and resources needed by LGBTQ+ trafficking victims and survivors.”
Stalking Response Tips for Law Enforcement
“By developing good relationships and establishing trust with victims and victim advocates — and by involving them in the investigation, reporting, and prosecution phases of a multidisciplinary stalking response — law enforcement officers can increase the likelihood of arrests and successful prosecutions as well as officer and victim safety.”
Video Message from Director Hart Commemorating National Campus Safety Awareness Month
“In the wake of the pandemic, it is more important than ever to commemorate this month as National Campus Safety Awareness Month and to commit ourselves to raising awareness about the safety on college and university campuses across the country” states Director Hart.
Assisting Victims of Human Trafficking in the Protection Order Process: Challenges and Options
This webinar will examine the complexities of human trafficking and the challenges survivors face when deciding whether or not to obtain a protection order. Participants will receive information on how to obtain tools, training, and technical assistance on understanding human trafficking and assisting survivors.
Recording – Faith Matters: Supporting Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Survivors of Domestic Violence
Participants will learn how faith can be a resource or a barrier to hope, help, and healing, gain insight into faith-specific understandings, be aware of best practices and resources for engaging faith leadership as allies, and begin to strategize for working with them in their communities.
Transitional Housing Toolkit
This toolkit is meant to provide transitional housing providers with easy access to information and resources to enhance services to survivors. The information provided here addresses frequently asked questions, common challenges, best practices, templates for adaptation, and resources for additional information and assistance.