Michigan Hate Crimes
This website shows hate crime incidents specific to Michigan, including statistics, case examples, news reports, and resources in the state.
In Elder Abuse Cases, Restorative Justice Holds the Promise of Honoring Relationships
This article from ABA discusses how the restorative justice movement may find a place in cases of elder abuse. They talk about some elders’ distrust of traditional systems, how restorative justice could be used in the US but faces barriers, and overviews some promising programs.
Tips For Healthcare Professionals: Coping with Stress and Compassion Fatigue
These wellness strategies include maintenance of physical health, strengthening social connections, and activities to help advocates relax, process, and reconnect. This resource also provides tips for managers, advice on when to seek professional support, and additional resources.
Stress Management Techniques, Healthy Coping Strategies, Breathing Exercise
This 8-minute video includes definitions and an overview of compassion fatigue, traumatic stress, and the signs and symptoms for advocates. This video also provides a walkthrough of the 4-7-8 breathing exercise.
Research Brief: Homicide Co-Victimization
This factsheet gives an overview of homicide co-victimization, what harm is experienced by survivors, talks about the limited services available, and talks about what else is needed to help the field grow.
Suggestions for Survivors of Murder
This tipsheet is meant to be shared with survivors of murder. It validates and normalizes what a survivor may be feeling, tries to break down stereotypes of grief and healing, and offers gentle suggestions for taking care of themselves.
Speaking with survivors of homicide
This is a tip sheet for advocates and others when talking with survivors of homicide. It provides helpful statements and examples of often-used statements that can be discounting and should be avoided with explanations as to why.
Sibling Grief
This tipsheet talks specifically about someone who loses their sibling through homicide and the grief that can accompany the loss of that unique bond. It talks about symptoms of grief, gives suggestions for parents on how to support their surviving children, points out actions that may not be helpful.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
This critical resource offers free, confidential support nationwide for those people in distress and crisis. They are available 24/7 over the phone (988), text (988) or through online chat. Their website offers additional resources, including resources for professionals, stories of recovery and hope, and topic specific resources.
How to deal with self harm
This short webpage talks about self harm, not necessarily as a suicide attempt, but as a way to release painful emotions. It talks about different types of self harm, symptoms, effects, and recovery.