Abuse in the Jewish Community
“A get is a religious divorce under halacha (Jewish law), and can only be given by a husband to a wife. The word can also refer to the paper that officially gives a get.”
Pursuing Respect and Justice for Faith-Engaged Older Victims of Abuse
“This webinar explores how faith can be both a barrier and a resource for older victims and how partnerships between service providers and faith leaders can strengthen well-being and support for older victims of abuse.”
Creating Inclusive Spaces for Supporting Transgender Survivors of Human Trafficking
“This webinar features subject matter experts who share practical guidance and insights on how to create inclusive environments, practices and policies that support transgender survivors of human trafficking.”
MDHHS offers mental health resources to combat winter blues this holiday season
“Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officials are offering tips and resources to help Michiganders cope with winter, or seasonal, blues that are common at this time of year.”
Protection Orders and Older Victims
“This webinar discusses survivor-centered strategies for advocates and attorneys who work with older victims as they navigate the court system.”
What are the advocacy needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Survivors of Gender-Based Violence?
“Gender-based violence affects the majority of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) peoples. About 84.3% of AI/AN women have experienced some form of violence during their lifetime.”
Language and Sexual Violence
“This webinar will identify how language choices can impact outcomes in sexual assault cases, increase participants’ knowledge of how language shapes perception and show…”
Eldercaring Coordination: Abuse Intervention in Guardianship
“In the topical and much-discussed arena of guardianship, a setting rife with the possibility of abuse, Eldercaring coordination has emerged as a meaningful intervention.”
A Sexual Assault Response Team Approach to Victim-Centered Care
“Through the lens of the forensic nurse, challenges faced by key stakeholders while building a collaborative victim-centered response will be discussed with a particular focus on sustainability of the medical forensic team.”
Podcast: Reframing Childhood Adversity
Dr. Julie Sweetland, Senior Advisor at the FrameWorks Institute, discusses her 2021 report, Reframing Childhood Adversity: Promoting Upstream Approaches.