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.
Top 10: Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month 2022
April is sexual assault prevention and awareness month. In recognition, MiVAN has pulled together what we think are ten of the most useful and informative trainings, resources, and articles for advocates who want to better understand sexual violence and intersecting identities.
Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness 2022
April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month. In recognition, MiVAN has pulled together a selection of trainings, resources, and articles for advocates who want an overview of the problem or who want to take a deeper dive into specific issues.
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.”
Refugee Survivors Of Domestic And Sexual Violence: Barriers To Access
“This fact sheet identifies the barriers refugee survivors of domestic violence face and approaches that can mitigate their impact.”
Podcast: The Stories That We Tell
“In this episode, we talk with BWJP Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Sujata Warrier about the history of the advocacy movement and the importance of using your privilege to lift up others.”
McGirt V. Oklahoma: What is Indian Country and Who Has Jurisdiction to Investigate and Prosecute Crime Oklahoma
“The session will address the impact this decision has had on current caseloads, previous convictions, and crime victims. A short summary of current legal challenges and battles in Oklahoma will also be covered.”
Sex Trafficking of Black Women and Girls
“This factsheet introduces the limited sex trafficking data that exists specifically related to Black women and girls, which indicates that we are disproportionately at risk of becoming victims of sex trafficking.”
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.”
Economic Justice and Domestic Violence Advisory Council’s toolkit for advancing economic justice among survivors
“[A] recommendations document regarding future public and private funding committed to ending violence against women and all forms of interpersonal violence (IPV). Racial justice and accessible flexible funding were the top two areas for formal recommendations.”