Acknowledging Mental Health in Our Work
This month’s compilation includes webinars, articles, and more to consider about mental health and discusses how we can offer quality support to our clients and each other.
AAPI In-Language Resources
A collection of resources related to domestic violence, sexual assault, safety planning, and other related topics in Asian and Pacific Islander languages, along with English versions (where available).
Advocating for children and youth experiencing trauma
“This webinar will cover how children are affected by trauma, how their trauma symptoms differ, and what to expect while giving advocacy to children and youth. Each child’s reaction to trauma will be unique, however nearly all children who have been through trauma may undergo emotional or behavioral changes for a period of time.”
Resources and trainings for advocates serving the Oxford community
MiVAN would like to invite you to take a look at some of the useful trainings, videos, and other resources available from us and national organizations that highlight varying ways in which an advocate can practice trauma-informed care, especially in the wake of mass violence.
Anti-Racist Policymaking to Protect, Promote, and Preserve Black Families and Babies
“Introduces the “Protect, Promote, Preserve” framework (the 3Ps) to highlight policy approaches with the potential to promote Black families’ and babies’ well-being.”
Poly-Victimization in Childhood
“Experts in poly-victimization and the NCAC provide materials and technical assistance that are useful for training and easily accessible for sharing within the First- Responder, CAC, MDT, and victim services professional communities.”
Do No Harm Guide: Applying Equity Awareness in Data Visualization
“This guide and the associated checklists and toolkits focus on the often hidden or subtle ways that data analysts and communicators fail to incorporate equitable awareness in the data they use and the products they create.”
Elder Abuse Investigations: Training for Law Enforcement and Other Investigators
“The purpose of the modules is to provide training to law enforcement on identifying and investigating cases of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking; to enhance older victims’ safety, and to hold offenders accountable.”
10 Tips on Being Trauma-Informed Online
“Online spaces and content can bring us a lot of joy, but they can also cause harm and pain. Here are some important things to remember about being trauma-informed online with ourselves, with others, and with the content we encounter.”