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.”
Addressing Misconceptions to Understand and Serve Victims and Survivors of Stalking
“Common misconceptions surrounding stalking, including how abusers are misusing technology. She also shares available resources for OVW grantees as well as the public to educate on stalking, identify when someone is being stalked, and help victims and survivors of stalking.”
Representation Matters: Using Trauma-Informed Language and Imagery in Victim Services
“This webinar reviews the ways the core principles of trauma-informed care can be applied to the use of language and images/visuals in direct services, within the organization, and in training and outreach materials.”
Practical Strategies for Self-Care
“This webinar explores why it’s critical to recognize the importance of other factors, including setting healthy boundaries and accessing support as an integral part of a holistic approach to self-care.”
Left Hand, Meet Right Hand: Building a Coordinated Response to Stalking Webinar
“In honor of National Stalking Awareness Month, this session will provide practical strategies for building stalking into a coordinated community response.”
The Danger of Strangulation
“The strangulation assessment card is a quick reference tool to help professionals conduct the initial assessment of a victim that has recently been strangled.”
Preparing Your Family: Guide for Immigration Enforcement
Information for preparing your family before, during, and after an immigration raid, including forms, legal service providers, and more.
Stories of Transformation: Centering Connections, Voices From the Field
“Guest host Arlene Vassell speaks to three community leaders working to improve the lives of Black and Brown youth in their communities.
Homelessness, Housing Instability Linked to Increased Suicide Risk Among LGBTQ Youth
“The report found that LGBTQ youth who experienced homelessness or housing instability had higher rates of mental health challenges.”