Romance Scams
“The criminals who carry out romance scams are experts at what they do and will seem genuine, caring, and believable. Con artists are present on most dating and social media sites.”
Protecting Physical Safety and Honoring Bisexual+ Health Month
“The physical, sexual, and emotional abuse suffered by bisexual survivors is at levels much higher than lesbian and heterosexual relationships and we must talk about why.”
Developing Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence
“How partnerships with one housing finance agency, two nonprofit housing developers, and two housing authorities led to 84 apartments for low-income families.”
Homelessness, Housing Instability Linked to Increased Suicide Risk Among LGBTQ Youth
“The report found that LGBTQ youth who experienced homelessness or housing instability had higher rates of mental health challenges.”
How to Set Boundaries
“It’s important that partners feel comfortable expressing their wants, goals, fears, and limits, and everyone’s boundaries are honored. That means everyone feels comfortable communicating their needs without fear of what another person will do in response.”
Signs and Symptoms of Strangulation
“These are visual representations of the signs and symptoms of strangulation in adults and children. While visible signs may be present, symptoms represent injuries not visible to the naked eye; observable only to the victim.”
Five Myths About Strangulation
This resource was created by the Training Institute to present the five myths about strangulation, with facts and solutions for each.
The Truth About Domestic Violence Murders
“Death by the hands of an intimate partner — meaning the attacker didn’t use a weapon — is not new, but our awareness of strangulations and our approach to investigating this type of assault is shifting.”
Strangulation: The Red Flag Of Domestic Violence That We Never Discuss
“When we think about domestic violence, we often think of broken limbs, bruises, or even a black eye. But there’s a form of domestic violence assault that we don’t talk about enough, and it’s the most deadly form of domestic violence — strangulation.”
Know Your Rights: Immigration
“It’s important to be prepared and to know your rights and your family’s rights in case of a raid or another encounter with ICE or local law enforcement.”