Coping After Mass Violence
This fact sheet provides common reactions children and families may be experiencing after a mass violence event…
LGBTQ people now eligible for domestic violence protections in all 50 states
“LGBTQ North Carolinians in unmarried, dating relationships must have the same access to domestic violence protections as people in heterosexual relationships, according to a recent North Carolina Court of Appeals ruling.”
Trauma-Informed Care For Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth
“This video highlights the work of La Clínica de La Raza in Oakland, California. Staff share their experiences working with unaccompanied and immigrant youth, including the importance of partnerships…”
What is the connection between domestic violence, sexual assault, and reproductive justice and how does it impact Black women?
“Black women have a complicated historical and contemporary relationship with domestic violence and sexual abuse within the United States. This has resulted in the highest rates of both domestic violence and sexual abuse victimization for Black women than any other ethnic/racial group.”
Reducing Violent Behavior
“Survivors in contact with a partner or parent who is abusive cannot rely on leaving a relationship or physical separation to end the violence, abuse, or control. For them to be safer, the violent behavior must be reduced…”
Policy Implications of Recognizing that Caregiver Stress Is Not the Primary Cause of Elder Abuse
“Studies show the causes of elder abuse to be wide-ranging—and not necessarily an outcome of caregiver stress. Seeing caregiver stress as a primary cause of abuse has unintended and detrimental consequences that affect the efforts to end this widespread problem.”
Domestic Violence and Pets
“During this webinar we will discuss advocacy, safety planning, resources, model policies for co-sheltering and review legal protections for animals.”
Integration of Anti-Racism Work, Intervention, and Prevention into One Mission
“In the closing plenary of the town hall, panelists offer wisdom on how the domestic violence field can integrate anti-racism work, intervention, and prevention into one mission.”
Enhancing services and supports to older African American survivors
“Older African Americans experience crime and violence at the intersection of race, age, class and other identities. White supremacy doctrine and structural oppressions are omnipresent within social institutions in the United States and they are replicated within our social systems, including in the movement to end domestic violence.”
Domestic Violence Advocates are Essential Workers
“In this video series we hear from three advocates on how COVID-19 has impacted their work, why they are essential workers, and why the work of serving those experiencing violence within their respective communities is essential.”