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“CDC’s latest National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS): 2016/2017 Report on Sexual Violence shows that sexual violence continues to be common, starts early, and people from some racial and ethnic minority groups are heavily burdened by sexual violence victimization.”
These 5 podcast episodes are a tool to better understand how to create a movement that addresses gender-based violence against all people while following the lead of the most marginalized among us.
For those informal leaders in the criminal justice field who want to lead from where they are at.
“The supreme court ruled that gun control laws like those that exist in New York should be struck down, this decision made by the highest court, is going to put more victims of intimate partner violence at risk of gun violence.”
“For those in a “continuous serious relationship,” this legislation closes the “boyfriend loophole” of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence. While we understand that this language will help some survivors, we realize that many survivors will be left unprotected.”
“Though stalking victimization is prevalent among young adults and covered under the Clery Act, stalking is rarely addressed on college campuses to the same degree as intimate partner and/or sexual violence.”
“When communities develop responses to human trafficking cases, prosecutors are uniquely positioned to guide policies and practices, including how victims and survivors are treated when they do interact with the criminal justice system.”
“While there’s no one-size-fits-all treatment for mental health disorders, seniors who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety and eating disorders may want to consider joining an assisted living community.”
“What is Indian Country? What is the landmark 2020 Supreme Court decision, McGirt v. Oklahoma? How does it impact me and the Native survivors and victims I support?”
“This presentation increases understanding of the effects of trauma on victims of violence, discusses best practices for providing trauma-informed services and assistance and identifies how this approach should be an integral part of broader community violence intervention efforts.”
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