Domestic Violence Count Reports – National and Michigan
“This report captures both the resiliency of survivors and programs and the intense impact the pandemic is still having on them and their needs.”
View the national and Michigan reports here.
Equity & Cultural Humility in Adult Protective Services
“The goal is to raise awareness of the barriers and challenges staff and clients from traditionally marginalized communities may experience within established systems as well as discuss strategies and offer resources to support the growth and advancement of culturally responsive services and staff support.”
Intersection of Domestic Violence and Firearms
“OVW grantees with detailed information about the risk firearms present to domestic violence victims. Grantees will also learn about statutory interventions aimed at disarming abusers and reducing intimate partner homicide.”
Protecting Physical Safety and Honoring Bisexual+ Health Month
“The physical, sexual, and emotional abuse suffered by bisexual survivors is at levels much higher than lesbian and heterosexual relationships and we must talk about why.”
Latin@ youth leaders speak during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Hear from “Esperanza United’s youth leaders about the challenges and successes of working with youth throughout the pandemic.”
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Resources
OVC’s featured resources for March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
Developing Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence
“How partnerships with one housing finance agency, two nonprofit housing developers, and two housing authorities led to 84 apartments for low-income families.”
The Moving Ahead Curriculum Training of Trainers Resources
“The Moving Ahead Curriculum offers a range of information from basic money and financial management principles to advanced, long-term financial planning.”
What is immigration status?
This webpage explains different immigration statuses, provides common immigration terms, and links to outside glossaries for more information.
Battered Mothers Involved with Child Protective Services
“Battered Mothers Involved with Child Protective Services reports the voices, views and recommendations of battered immigrant, refugee and indigenous women, derived from their experiences in the domestic violence and child protective services systems.”