Child Abuse Prevention Resource Round-up
Learn more about advocating for Indigenous youth, talking about trauma with children, preventing maltreatment of children with disabilities, and safe-guarding youth from online predators.
Talking with Teens about Dating Violence
Teen dating violence can be a challenging area for advocates to work in because it combines different field areas with a unique population and can add complications such as complex family dynamics, neurobiology and brain development, confidentiality, the legal and education systems, and more. Thankfully, this compilation of trainings and resources can help provide insight into this complex topic.
“Oh, yeah…and stalking.” It’s time we paid more attention.
Stalking is one of the four crimes acknowledged in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). It’s often the one tacked on at the end, the one with fewest stand-alone resources for survivors, and the one providers and advocates are least trained in responding to. It’s time to change that.
How We Can Support Survivors Of Human Trafficking
7 of the best and newest resources that offer practical advice for advocates working with survivors of human trafficking.
Identifying and Preventing Gender and Intersectional Bias in Law Enforcement Responses to Domestic and Sexual Violence
“The purpose of this special collection is to compile resources focused on improving the law enforcement responses to domestic violence and sexual assault.”
Defending Criminalized Survivors Workshop
“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.”
Reporting Domestic Offenses To Background Check Systems
“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.”
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Find social and legal services for victims and survivors of human trafficking.
Justice for Survivors Charged With Crimes
“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.”
What Is the Advocate Directory and How to Use It?
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.