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“In this workshop, API-GBV was joined by Hyejin Shim and Neda Said of Survived & Punished, who guided participants through a discussion of the criminalization of survivors, and how advocates can support criminalized survivors.”
“Background check systems, such as the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, were created to work like a net; they are designed to catch and deter anyone not allowed to possess a gun before a purchase is completed. Too much slips through, including dangerous domestic abusers seeking to purchase firearms.”
Find social and legal services for victims and survivors of human trafficking.
“Survivors end up inside the criminal justice system in so many ways. We discuss about what we would do if we had a magic wand and could fix how the criminal justice system relates to survivors.”
Think of the MiVAN Advocate Directory like your phone’s contacts. But, what if all your professional contacts were always up to date, without you doing a thing? Wouldn’t that be nice! Not to brag, but we think our Directory is a better way to find, and keep, professional connections.
“This wheel depicts the major components which engender empowerment through advocacy. It asks that advocates respect confidentiality, believe their victim and validate her experiences, acknowledge the injustice, respect their victim’s autonomy, help their victim plan for future safety, and promote access to community services.”
“We talk with BWJP Attorney-Advisor Sarah Henry about what the National Center on Protective Orders and Full Faith and Credit does to help teens and their families understand the laws around protection orders.”
The mission of WEAVE is to examine and enhance systems for serving individuals with I/DD to reduce the risk of sexual violence and to better serve and empower individuals with I/DD who have survived sexual assault/abuse. Access webinars, a toolkit, and information about a healthy relationships class here.
The National Council on Independent Living’s new project helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) learn about sex.
Earlier this year, MiVAN released two Paper to Practice videos on vicarious trauma in advocacy. We love that advocates are finding these videos useful and informative, and we’re here to facilitate continued learning on this important topic! We’ve rounded up 10 more great webinars on vicarious trauma to keep the conversation going.
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