Podcast: How to Measure a Sense of Community
Learn about the Brief Sense of Community Scale and a study that examined the cultural relevance of one specific tool with non‐Hispanic, Black, and Hispanic college students.
Podcast: How Alcohol and Sexual Violence Meet on Campus
“Listen as we talk about the impact of sexual violence on women and how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the dynamic of sexual violence on campus.”
How can domestic and sexual violence advocates center health equity for Black women in our work?
“We know that our efforts will benefit everyone when we center those who are most harmed. When we center Black women, especially dark-skinned, poor, disabled, queer and trans folks, we find liberation for all of us.”
Working with Amish Families on Child Abuse and Neglect
“In this piece, we provide background on various aspects of Amish life as well as specific suggestions regarding child abuse and neglect.”
Virtually, People of All Ages Can Prevent Elder Abuse
“While the COVID-19 pandemic exposed just how widespread ageism is in our society, the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) leaned into the interdependence of all age groups to promote elder justice.”
Domestic violence and Native Americans with disabilities
“There is a disproportionate number of Native Americans and Alaska Natives who have a disability, however, there is a lack of Indigenous-focused disability services in the nation.”
What is cultural abuse?
“Intimate partner violence, in all forms, is destructive at its heart. Most people can identify the more common forms of abuse, which include physical, emotional, sexual and financial. One of the lesser known forms, cultural or spiritual abuse, is one of the most devastating, yet it is rarely spoken of.”
Advocating for children and youth experiencing trauma
“This webinar will discuss how children experience trauma, how their trauma symptoms can look different, and what is typically expected when providing advocacy for children and youth.”
How can faith communities support survivors experiencing domestic violence and housing instability?
“Many survivors turn to their friends, family, and faith leaders for housing support. For survivors of violence, safety is a broad concept. It’s not limited to reducing physical violence or a partner’s controlling behavior. Safety includes access to essential human needs, like food and shelter. It’s also about attending to the social and emotional wellbeing of survivors.”
A Safe Place to Heal: Addressing the Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing Needs of Older Survivors of Abuse
“This article shares the lessons learned from the testimonies of the survivors, advocates and experts and offers recommendations for programmatic responses to better serve older adults experiencing abuse, so they may find a safe place to heal, and ultimately, to thrive.”