Seasonal depression can affect domestic violence victim-survivors
“For most people, it’s a joyous time of year when family and friends gather to spread holiday cheer. Yet for others, a waning spirit conjures feelings of dread as winter draws near.”
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.
Questions & Answers: Domestic Violence Shelters and Civil Rights Statutes
“This Q&A provides information about federal civil rights laws that apply to domestic violence shelters and the services they provide to clients.”
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.”
Developing CCR Policies and Practices to Reduce Victim Intimidation
“The presenters will prepare participants to identify, investigate, and locate where the intimidation of domestic violence victims occur; and pay particular attention to the intimidation of victims in the courthouse.”
Accessibility Guide for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Providers
“The Accessibility Guide for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Service Providers Guide is written for sexual assault and domestic violence service providers in Wisconsin to provide a basic understanding of the laws affecting access to programs and services for people with disabilities.”
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.”
Intersections of Sexual Violence & Mental Illness
“Dr. Em Ketterer discusses the intersections of sexual violence and mental illness, including risk factors for victimization and development of PTSD, core symptoms and treatment of PTSD, and the biologic underpinnings of trauma response.”