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A Safe Place to Heal: Addressing the Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing Needs of Older Survivors of Abuse

General AnnouncementsBy adminOctober 14, 2021

“This article shares the lessons learned from the testimonies of the survivors, advocates and experts and offers recommendations for programmatic responses to better serve older adults experiencing abuse, so they may find a safe place to heal, and ultimately, to thrive.”

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MI Response to Hate Virtual Conference 2021

TrainingBy adminOctober 13, 2021

This conference will feature presentations from state and national leaders on how extremism and the rising threat of extremist violence has an impact on hate crimes.

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What Can We Learn From Media Coverage on Sexual Violence?

TrainingBy adminOctober 13, 2021

“In this episode, NSVRC’s Laura Palumbo and the Center for Disease Control’s Laura M. Kollar discuss a recent research project on how media portrayals of sexual violence influence public perceptions about the issue.”

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Considerations for Victims with Cognitive and Communication Disabilities

TrainingBy adminOctober 13, 2021

“This recorded web presentation will help advocates and allied victim service professionals identify some of the ways in which people with communication disabilities may relay messages, both verbally and non-verbally, and will highlight some techniques and technologies that can help bridge the language gap in order to provide quality sexual violence services.”

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Panel Discussion of Firekeeper’s Daughter and Domestic Violence and Criminal Jurisdiction on Tribal Land

TrainingBy adminOctober 12, 2021

This panel discussion will include Angeline Boulley, author of Firekeeper’s Daughter, as well as Jeff Davis, the Honorable Jocelyn Fabry, Professor Kirsten Matoy Carlson, and the Honorable Melissa Pope.

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Beyond Halal and Haram: Muslims, sex, and relationships

ResourcesBy adminOctober 12, 2021

“The card provides information on healthy relationships and sex, guidance and resources for support, how to help a friend, and cultural and religious factors that play into decision-making.”

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No More: A Global Initiative with Pamela Zaballa

TrainingBy adminOctober 12, 2021

“Pamela highlights the NO MAS Global Directory as a useful resource for anyone involved in domestic violence prevention or intervention.”

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Getting child support with the co-parent is abusive

ResourcesBy adminOctober 11, 2021

“People who abuse can use threats about getting sole custody of the kids or withholding child support as a way to maintain their control.”

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It’s About Trauma Brochure and Handout

ResourcesBy adminOctober 8, 2021

“The It’s About Trauma three-page handout and brochure provide a culturally-based overview of what trauma is, how people respond differently to trauma, and Indigenous ways of healing.”

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Tips And ‘Service With A Smile’ Rules Fuel Sex Harassment In Restaurants, Study Says

General AnnouncementsBy adminOctober 8, 2021

“More than 70% of female restaurant employees have been sexually harassed, one recent survey found, and half experience sexual harassment on a weekly basis, according to another.”

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