Podcast: VI-SPDAT for Survivors of Domestic & Sexual Violence
“This episode of Policy & Advocacy in Action focuses on assessing vulnerability & prioritizing risk with survivors accessing housing resources.”
Research Brief: Asexual and Ace Spectrum Youth
“Using data from The Trevor Project’s 2020 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health, this brief explores sexual orientation, gender identity, and mental health indicators among asexual youth.”
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month External Resources
This resource sheet from National Child Traumatic Stress Network provides external resources related to National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
Independence Project from NNEDV
“Through the Independence Project, advocates and local domestic violence programs across the nation can support survivors of domestic violence in improving their credit scores through micro-lending.”
How Covid-19 And Systemic Responses Are Impacting Asian And Pacific Islander Survivors Of Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault
“This advisory explains how the COVID-19 outbreak is impacting Asian and Pacific Islander (API) survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and describes policies enacted to address the pandemic including the CARES Act, and API and immigrant survivors’ eligibility for the programs and services offered in the legislation, as well as the implications of utilizing the services.”
Domestic Violence Advocates are Essential Workers
“In this video series we hear from three advocates on how COVID-19 has impacted their work, why they are essential workers, and why the work of serving those experiencing violence within their respective communities is essential.”
Community Care is Essential
“…Although many self-care activities like art and journaling are described to be completed in isolation, we can see they are taught, learned and practiced in community. Our care doesn’t stop with just ourselves, and we must recognize how we receive and give care to and from our community. These practices are vital to our survival and radical existence.”
Video Showcases Financial Management Services Available to Tribal Grantees
“In this video, learn how the Tribal Financial Management Center supports tribal grantees in successfully managing the financial aspects and reporting requirements of their Office for Victims of Crime awards.”
January is Stalking Awareness Month
Learn more about stalking, facts and statistics, how to recognize stalking behavior, related forms of violence, and current state and federal legislation/statutes.
Twenty Years of Progress in the Anti-Trafficking Movement
“This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. Prior to the passage of the Act, the United States relied on traditional laws prohibiting involuntary servitude; however, these laws often fell short of addressing modern day forms of human trafficking.”