Experiential Trauma-Informed Care for the Sex and Labor Trafficked Patient
“In this webinar, the presenters will examine the ways in which sex and labor trafficking may intersect, emphasizing the complex nature of human exploitation.”
How to Set Boundaries
“It’s important that partners feel comfortable expressing their wants, goals, fears, and limits, and everyone’s boundaries are honored. That means everyone feels comfortable communicating their needs without fear of what another person will do in response.”
Signs and Symptoms of Strangulation
“These are visual representations of the signs and symptoms of strangulation in adults and children. While visible signs may be present, symptoms represent injuries not visible to the naked eye; observable only to the victim.”
Podcast: The Lived Perspectives of Latina Survivors
“En este episodio, moderado por Ana Martínez-Mullen de BWJP, Rosario explora la realidad de la comunidad latina y profundiza en cómo el sistema puede servir mejor a las mujeres latinas y sus familias.”
Responding To Afghan Evacuees
“Following the sudden withdrawal of U.S. military presence from Afghanistan nearly 100,000 Afghan refugees were evacuated to the United States, with many still remaining on U.S. military bases…”
Five Myths About Strangulation
This resource was created by the Training Institute to present the five myths about strangulation, with facts and solutions for each.
Top 10: Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month 2022
April is sexual assault prevention and awareness month. In recognition, MiVAN has pulled together what we think are ten of the most useful and informative trainings, resources, and articles for advocates who want to better understand sexual violence and intersecting identities.
Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness 2022
April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month. In recognition, MiVAN has pulled together a selection of trainings, resources, and articles for advocates who want an overview of the problem or who want to take a deeper dive into specific issues.
The Truth About Domestic Violence Murders
“Death by the hands of an intimate partner — meaning the attacker didn’t use a weapon — is not new, but our awareness of strangulations and our approach to investigating this type of assault is shifting.”
Refugee Survivors Of Domestic And Sexual Violence: Barriers To Access
“This fact sheet identifies the barriers refugee survivors of domestic violence face and approaches that can mitigate their impact.”