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“This FAQ card provides attorneys and advocates with a starting point for researching common privacy issues that impact victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and includes citations to laws that affect victims’ privacy rights. This card is intended as a summary of relevant laws and was last revised in August 2018.”
“The parallels that can be drawn between colonialism and domestic violence can be seen through their definitions and through a review of Native American history. Having lived through genocide and horrific suffering, the aftermath of European contact and colonization continues to not only haunt Native Americans, it wreaks havoc in their everyday lives.”
“To shift this unequal balance and work toward more just and meaningful dispositions, prosecutors have cultivated the technical, legal, and scientific proficiency necessary to properly evaluate evidence and prosecute these cases.”
The Division of Victim Services hosted a viewing of the “Rape in the Fields” documentary in July of 2021. They followed up the viewing with a panel discussion of several field experts to discuss intersectionality, trust building, and possible policy implications. Find the link to the documentary and a recording of the panel discussion on MiVAN’s page.
This 2-page handout covers various forms of domestic violence and how they can impact someone, including physical, sexual, emotional, reproductive, intellectual, cultural, and more.
The Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault released five evidence-based videos as victim-centered resources to enhance coordinated community sexual assault response efforts.
“Emotional abuse is a type of domestic violence that often flies under the radar, but it should always be taken seriously as a form of abuse.”
“The study aimed to answer the following questions: Where do LGBTQ survivors turn for support and how helpful is the support? Where would LGBTQ survivors prefer to seek help and why?” And more!
“This guide will help you support someone who is struggling in their relationship—and to take care of yourself while you’re doing it.”
“Safety planning is a process to help victims think through options prior to a dangerous incident so they can plan their next steps. These safety planning tips provide information about things to consider when creating a safety plan and items to pack in advance to leave quickly.”
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