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“While the Covid-19 pandemic can limit survivor options and exacerbate victims’ isolation, stalkers may exploit health concerns and social distancing to continue or even escalate their stalking behaviors. This webinar will highlight Covid-19’s potential impacts on stalking victims and provide strategies for service providers to enhance support and safety.”
“Voices4 Hotline provides confidential and anonymous support for all victims/survivors, their significant others and those professionals who serve them in the state of Michigan 24 hours a day.”
“This report provides official estimates of criminal victimizations reported and not reported to police from the National Crime Victimization Survey. It describes the characteristics of crimes, victims, and offenders.”
“This special collection explores the complex experiences of immigrant survivors and includes resources to support their path to safety and justice. It also includes resources that help domestic violence service providers respond effectively and appropriately to immigrant survivors.”
EVAWI has updated their website but remains a critical resource provider for advocates! View their updated website, webinar archives, training bulletins, resource library, and more!
“For people who hold multiple marginalized identities, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to explore the layers of these conversations with others. Here are some approaches to consider before, during, and after a difficult conversation to make sure the dialogue — and your mental health — stays safe.”
“The Trevor Project…released a new poll conducted by Morning Consult that highlights how the confluence of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent violence against Black Americans have affected LGBTQ youth and their mental health.”
“October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence causes lifelong harm to countless Americans every day across our great nation.” – Read the message from Laura L. Rogers, Principal Deputy Director, Office on Violence Against Women.
“Breaking Barriers: Improving Services for LGBTQ Human Trafficking Victims… provides valuable recommendations to service providers and criminal justice professionals so that they may be better equipped to provide the specialized services and resources needed by LGBTQ+ trafficking victims and survivors.”
“By developing good relationships and establishing trust with victims and victim advocates — and by involving them in the investigation, reporting, and prosecution phases of a multidisciplinary stalking response — law enforcement officers can increase the likelihood of arrests and successful prosecutions as well as officer and victim safety.”
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