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In this webinar, Women’s Advocates talk about emotional safety planning, including its definition and characteristics, how to assess it as an advocate, special considerations around COVID-19, emotional safety planning before and after leaving, provides resources, and more.
The Division of Victim Services hosted a viewing of the “Rape in the Fields” documentary in July of 2021. They followed up the viewing with a panel discussion of several field experts to discuss intersectionality, trust building, and possible policy implications. Find the link to the documentary and a recording of the panel discussion on MiVAN’s page.
This 2-page handout covers various forms of domestic violence and how they can impact someone, including physical, sexual, emotional, reproductive, intellectual, cultural, and more.
“The presenters will prepare participants to identify, investigate, and locate where the intimidation of domestic violence victims occur; and pay particular attention to the intimidation of victims in the courthouse. They will provide practical guidance on incorporating recommendations into already existing coordinated community response.”
The Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault released five evidence-based videos as victim-centered resources to enhance coordinated community sexual assault response efforts.
“Emotional abuse is a type of domestic violence that often flies under the radar, but it should always be taken seriously as a form of abuse. When emotional abuse is present in a relationship, a partner will criticize, threaten or isolate their partner as a way to manipulate and control them.”
“Join us discuss defining vicarious trauma, contributing factors to vicarious trauma, and strategies to stay healthy in our work including recognizing and managing vicarious trauma.”
“The study aimed to answer the following questions: Where do LGBTQ survivors turn for support and how helpful is the support? Where would LGBTQ survivors prefer to seek help and why?” And more!
“This guide will help you support someone who is struggling in their relationship—and to take care of yourself while you’re doing it. People are more likely to turn to their community (friends, family, YOU) than they are to professionals.”
“This training will examine the history of genocide, colonization, assimilation, and the anti-violence movement. Viewers will learn how gender-based and race-based oppression and violence intersect leading to higher rates of victimization and lethality.”
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