Child Abuse and COVID-19
This webinar provides an overview of how COVID-19 impacts domestic violence and child sexual abuse victims. It also shares strategies…
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Understanding the Dynamics and Tactics of Intimate Partner Violence through the Lens of Indigenous Survivors
Highlighted in this webinar is the importance of traditional, cultural practices in strengthening and building our capacity to provide effective, respectful advocacy with our relatives surviving IPV and other forms of domestic violence.
MiCAL crisis helpline in Oakland County and Upper Peninsula
“MDHHS announces launch of pilot MiCAL crisis helpline in Oakland County and Upper Peninsula, services to be expanded statewide in coming months. Michiganders in Oakland County and the Upper Peninsula will be able to call, text or chat with MiCAL for free behavioral health crisis triage, support, resource information and referral to local services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. MiCAL can be reached via phone or text at 844-446-4225. Chat through Michigan.gov/MiCAL.”
Michigan Immigrant Service Provider Reference Guide
“This resource contains information about organizations throughout Michigan that provide services to immigrants. This resource is not intended to be an exhaustive list of agencies. Inclusion in this guide is not intended to be an endorsement of the quality of the agency’s services.”
Now Available! NIWRC Advocacy Curriculum
“This curriculum was created to support tribal programs in their efforts to provide advocacy and safety for survivors within their communities and make changes to end violence by embracing Indigenous culture. This curriculum provides comprehensive, basic information. The major use of this curriculum is for new advocates when other training is not immediately available, or cost prohibited.”
Accommodating Pets in DV Shelters
“Most domestic violence shelters are unable to accommodate pets. And, as anyone who has loved a companion animal will tell you, it can be unthinkable to abandon a pet, especially when doing so may put the animal at risk for harm.”
Bridgerton: A SAAM Special
“In this episode, Founder of Leaders Ending Violence Jasmine Uribe joins Casa de Esperanza’s Leo Martinez and Cristina Escobar to discuss the ways media influences how Latin@s understand consent.”
Helping Families Get Stimulus & Child Tax Credit Payments
In these powerpoint slides, review the background of the American Rescue Plan, basics of the stimulus payments and child tax credits, and learn how to help.
What Is Sexual Violence?
“Here we talk about sexual violence as defined by women. Though, sexual violence happens to men and children, the majority of victims of sexual violence are women. To undo violence against men and children, the first step is to undo violence against women. That’s why we talk about sexual violence against women from a woman’s perspective.”
Safety Planning for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
“It is important for advocates to understand how to: help immigrant survivors become aware of their rights; identify immigration remedies for victims, including special VAWA provisions around confidentiality; prepare enhanced safety plans for immigrant survivors; and increase meaningful access to services for immigrants and survivors with limited English proficiency.”