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.
Podcast: Reclaiming Bodily Sovereignty
“In this episode, we talk to Dr. Corrine Sanchez of Tewa Women United to dig deeper in what it means to reclaim bodily sovereignty for Native women and girls.”
Mass Violence and Terrorism: How To Design and Implement a Hospitality Center
“Learn more about the steps needed to establish a Hospitality Center, the types of services most often needed in a Hospitality Center and how to provide those services, and collaboration…”
Pregnancy and Domestic Violence
“Unfortunately, pregnancy can be a dangerous time for pregnant people in abusive relationships, putting them and their unborn child at heightened risk due to their vulnerable physical and emotional status.”
Stalking on College Campuses
“1 in 10 undergraduate women and 1 in 33 undergraduate men are victims of stalking.”
The Impact of Mandatory Reporting on Domestic Violence Survivors
“This Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month (TDVAM) webinar explores the impact of mandatory reporting on domestic violence survivors, highlighting unique impacts for LGBTQ young people.”