OK2SAY
“Anyone can report tips confidentially on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools. Tips can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”
Homelessness and Human Trafficking: COVID-19 Creates a More Vulnerable Population
“Human trafficking, at its most basic level, is the exploitation of a person’s vulnerability to gain something of value. When we look at marginalized communities, vulnerabilities increase exponentially. COVID-19’s impact – specifically economic impact – has resulted in marginalized communities falling more deeply within the cracks of society.”
Innovative housing solutions of Latin@ survivors of domestic violence and successful practices of culturally specific community-based organizations
“This report is intended to support the work of advocates by expanding the knowledge and tools for advocates, survivors and policy makers who work to guarantee access to housing for Latin@ survivors of domestic violence and their families, especially immigrant survivors.”
Directory of Domestic and Gender Violence Programs Serving Asians and Pacific Islanders
“The Directory lists over 160 agencies in the U.S. that have culturally-specific programs designed for survivors from Asian and Pacific Islander communities.”
Podcast: Black Woman, Domestic Violence and Firearms
“In the 1980s, Dr. Beth Ritchie coined the concept of “The Trap of Loyalty.” The term refers to the immense pressure that black women feel to protect black men even at the expense of their own bodies.”
From victim to survivor
“It is important that we recognize that while the punitive legal solutions afforded us by legislation have served their purpose, creating external support systems, they have also limited the manner in which we see victims.”
Managing Trauma Triggers
“This presentation will discuss how a trigger works, and how it affects the body and brain. We will also discuss how these triggers can be managed and/or modified.”
Episode 3 – Hearing the Authentic Voices of Black Women
“In this episode, we dive into the importance of culturally specific services and why the movement needs to hear the authentic voices of black women.”
Anti-Racism is Fundamental to Sexual Assault Services
“Reflection on how to both personally and organizationally, regularly build new skills in order to build new practices that are embedded with a deep commitment to unlearning and disrupting all forms of oppression…”
6 Common Tactics Of Teen Dating Sexual Coercion
“Sexual violence within teen dating relationships is very real. Oftentimes teens are made to feel as if sexual contact is “no big deal” or is “a part of being in a relationship/dating” by their perpetrators. This couldn’t be farther from the truth.”