Podcast: The role of men in preventing human trafficking
“Featuring Felix Martinez-Paz, our Mens & Boys Engagement Manager, and Pheng Thao, Statewide Coordinator at Minnesota Men and Masculine Folk Network.”
The Untold Stories of Elder Mistreatment
“Three years ago, as 86-year-old Evelyn was cooking dinner for herself and her 60-year-old son, Manny, who lived in the apartment next door, the pair began to argue about a subject neither can now recall.”
Language Access: A planning tool for advocacy organizations
“This toolkit provides resources and support to build language access as a core service for survivors with LEP.”
Places That Help: Michigan
View advocate agencies, shelters, lawyers, sheriff’s departments, court houses, and more by state.
Coordinated Trauma Support Services
“This session provides participants with strategies to develop and deliver a coordinated response to victims that addresses the impacts of trauma using a replicable national model, Frontline Service’s Traumatic Response Team.”
Model Policy Materials: Evidence Retention, Disposition, and Removal
“This document was created to provide law enforcement guidance when developing policies and procedures for the retention, disposition, and/or removal of evidence.”
Advocacy Resources in Spanish ~ Trauma Informed Tools and More!
These concrete, trauma-informed tools can be used to respond to trauma by helping a survivor learn to regulate trauma reactions through breathing and grounding exercises. These tools are available in both Spanish and English. Also included are a variety of other trainings and resources available in Spanish and English.
Strengthening Services Through Supervision
“This recording is a conversation between two state/national program directors as they talk about trauma-informed supervision—and what that looks like for supporting and taking care of staff/advocates while being rooted in resiliency…”
Why is it important to write in plain language in the gender-based violence movement?
“Historically, academic language has been used as a gatekeeping mechanism. … It was designed to keep people out of places where power is held, and decisions are made. Specifically, to keep out Black and brown people, people with disabilities, women, and those who are economically impoverished.”
Resources for Advocating in Cases with Strangulation
Looking for resources around advocacy in cases involving strangulation? Check out these resources connecting strangulation and domestic violence, signs and symptoms of strangulation, and what to look for as a first responder and healthcare worker.