National LGBT Elder Hotline: 877-360-LGBT (5428)
“We connect LGBT older people who want to talk with friendly responders who are ready to listen.”
Domestic Violence and Firearms
“”Domestic violence including the use of firearms was introduced through colonization and continues to wreak havoc on Native peoples today.”
NNEDV’s 15th Annual Domestic Violence Counts Report Illuminates Resilience, Struggle Amid COVID-19
“The annual Domestic Violence Counts Report documents the number of individuals who sought domestic violence services in a single 24-hour period, as well as the types of services requested, the number of service requests that went unmet due to a lack of resources, and the issues and barriers that domestic violence programs face as they strive to provide services to victims.”
Social Isolation with a Focus on Equity: A Report
“Social isolation has a major impact on the health status and well-being of older Michiganders. The Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging issued its yearly charge to the Michigan State Advisory Council on Aging to investigate the impact of social isolation on Michigan’s older adults, with a special emphasis on equity.”
Personalized Safety Plan for Older Survivors of Abuse
“Although I do not have control over the violent behavior of another, I do have a choice about how to respond and how to best get myself and my children, grandchildren, or other dependents to safety.”
New Research Underscores Mental Health Disparities Faced By Diverse LGBTQ Youth Amid COVID-19 & Beyond
“The third annual survey finds that 42% of respondents seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, including more than half of transgender and nonbinary youth. An overwhelming majority of LGBTQ youth also reported recent symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder or major depressive disorder, yet nearly half of respondents reported wanting mental health care in the past year but were not able to get it.”
Just Ask: A Toolkit to Help Advocates Meet the Needs of Crime Victims 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.”
Who Are Transgender People? Transgender Basics for Victim Service Providers
“Currently, in our culture, transgender people have become more prominent in the public eye (for example, in politics and in entertainment) and transgender people have been able to be more out and open about being transgender/gender non-conforming.”
LGBTQ-Inclusive Language Dos and Don’ts
This resource explains what not to say, what to say instead, and provides and explanation with examples.
Positively Safe: Addressing the Intersection of DV and HIV/AIDS Toolkit
“The information provided here addresses frequently asked questions, common challenges, best practices, templates for adaptation, and resources for additional information and assistance. Several resources support building collaborative partnerships and cross training efforts between the domestic violence and HIV/AIDS fields.”