Responding To Afghan Evacuees
“Following the sudden withdrawal of U.S. military presence from Afghanistan nearly 100,000 Afghan refugees were evacuated to the United States, with many still remaining on U.S. military bases…”
Top 10: Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month 2022
April is sexual assault prevention and awareness month. In recognition, MiVAN has pulled together what we think are ten of the most useful and informative trainings, resources, and articles for advocates who want to better understand sexual violence and intersecting identities.
Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness 2022
April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month. In recognition, MiVAN has pulled together a selection of trainings, resources, and articles for advocates who want an overview of the problem or who want to take a deeper dive into specific issues.
Podcast: The Stories That We Tell
“In this episode, we talk with BWJP Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Sujata Warrier about the history of the advocacy movement and the importance of using your privilege to lift up others.”
McGirt V. Oklahoma: What is Indian Country and Who Has Jurisdiction to Investigate and Prosecute Crime Oklahoma
“The session will address the impact this decision has had on current caseloads, previous convictions, and crime victims. A short summary of current legal challenges and battles in Oklahoma will also be covered.”
How to Engage Children & Teens Over Telecounseling
Jaime Cypher, Certified Trauma Professional and Children’s Counselor, shares her knowledge on how to better engage children and teens over video counseling…
Intersections To Interactions: Building Culturally-Grounded Responses For Pacific Islander Communities
“Dr. Nia Aitaoto, Technical Assistance Lead for the National Pacific Islander COVID-19 Response Team joins us to reflect on the mobilization of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities to respond at the intersections of COVID-19 and gender-based violence, lessons learned, and recommendations for providers and practitioners who are working with these underserved communities.”
The Effects of Climate Change on Gender Based Violence and Indigenous Communities
“The fight against climate change should not only be a struggle for the future of our planet, but it is also an urgent call to address the safety and well-being of our women and girls.”
COVID-19 and Intimate Partner Violence
“Research has shown relationship conflict and/or abuse may occur and escalate during times of crisis. In response to COVID-19 and its impact on IPV, the VA Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program released a print material & social media campaign to address the unique circumstances faced by those who are at heightened risk due to IPV.”
Health Care Providers’ Role in Identifying and Responding to Older Victims of Abuse
“This webinar discusses signs of elder abuse and neglect and how health care providers can identify and respond to potential older victims.”