Sexual Abuse in Later Life
Based on a review of 284 cases of alleged elder sexual assault reported to either the Criminal Justice System (CJS) or Adult Protective Services (APS), the following results were obtained…
Traumatic Brain Injury and Domestic Violence
Traumatic Brain Injury and Domestic Violence: What are the Connections? March 2021 National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) We know that domestic violence is a pattern of abuse and that victim/survivors often experience repeated instances of physical, mental, emotional, psychological and spiritual violence. Traumatic brain injuries are often the result of repeated physical abuse and…
Webinar: Implementing Trauma-Informed Volunteer and Intern Programs
During this session, participants identify trauma-informed approaches that organizations can take to strengthen volunteer and intern programs; discuss innovative approaches to volunteer and intern recruitment, management, and retention…
Supporting Victims and Survivors of Faith
This webinar is about supporting Latinx survivors of domestic violence.
Two Spirit Elders Resource Guide and Information
This publication provides background information about Two-Spirited Elders, reviews the effects of colonization, discusses health care gaps and financial resources, and overviews connections…
The Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement (EAGLE)
This session presented by The National Center on Elder Abuse will showcase free available tools to combat elder exploitation, including mobile apps, databases, trainings, and guides. The EAGLE tool offers…
Research Brief: Suicide Risk and LGBTQ Youth
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, concerns have arisen around potential increases in suicide risk, particularly among marginalized populations. This brief reviews existing research and data…
Talking Circle: Human Trafficking in Tribal Communities
“Talking Circle” Q&A Summary Human trafficking impacts tribal people more than most of us realize with traffickers preying on vulnerabilities such as jurisdiction, prosecution, and limited resources. On January 27, 2021, three panelists shared their experience working with tribal communities and answered participant questions during a Talking Circle titled “Human Trafficking in Tribal Communities.” Discussion…
Adolescent Brain Development and Dating Violence Webinar
Understanding Adolescent Brain Development in Teen Dating Violence Cases March 29, 3:00-4:30pm EST National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Link to view webinar recording. This webinar is part of the Teen Dating Violence Judicial Training and Technical Assistance Project. The 90-minute presentation will provide participant judges with a brief overview of brain development…
Community of Practice Virtual Gathering
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and Victims’ Rights in Tribal Communities March 23, 3:00pm EST Unified Solutions Tribal Community Development Group Unified and Tribal Victim Service Programs held an interactive discussion on National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) and Victims’ Rights in Tribal Communities. Discussion included federal Victims’ Rights, developing Tribal Victims’ Rights Codes, and…