Model Policy Materials: Evidence Retention, Disposition, and Removal
“This document was created to provide law enforcement guidance when developing policies and procedures for the retention, disposition, and/or removal of evidence.”
Advocacy Resources in Spanish ~ Trauma Informed Tools and More!
These concrete, trauma-informed tools can be used to respond to trauma by helping a survivor learn to regulate trauma reactions through breathing and grounding exercises. These tools are available in both Spanish and English. Also included are a variety of other trainings and resources available in Spanish and English.
Resources for Advocating in Cases with Strangulation
Looking for resources around advocacy in cases involving strangulation? Check out these resources connecting strangulation and domestic violence, signs and symptoms of strangulation, and what to look for as a first responder and healthcare worker.
OK2SAY
“Anyone can report tips confidentially on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools. Tips can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”
Innovative housing solutions of Latin@ survivors of domestic violence and successful practices of culturally specific community-based organizations
“This report is intended to support the work of advocates by expanding the knowledge and tools for advocates, survivors and policy makers who work to guarantee access to housing for Latin@ survivors of domestic violence and their families, especially immigrant survivors.”
Directory of Domestic and Gender Violence Programs Serving Asians and Pacific Islanders
“The Directory lists over 160 agencies in the U.S. that have culturally-specific programs designed for survivors from Asian and Pacific Islander communities.”
The MAP
“Mennonite Abuse Prevention (MAP) aims to make it easier to report and prevent sexual abuse through public documentation. With media articles, court documents, church files, and other credible documentation, we are building a database of cases in Anabaptist or other pacifist church traditions of proven or credible allegations of sexual violence.”
Alcohol-Impaired Driving: Michigan
“This fact sheet provides a snapshot of alcohol-impaired driving deaths and an overview of proven strategies to reduce or prevent alcohol-impaired driving.”
Abuse of People with Developmental Disabilities by a Caregiver
“This tool was specifically designed with people with developmental disabilities in mind. The wheel lists some abusive behaviors, as well as positive behaviors, shown by caregivers.”
MDHHS offers mental health resources to combat winter blues this holiday season
“Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officials are offering tips and resources to help Michiganders cope with winter, or seasonal, blues that are common at this time of year.”