Legal Resources for Native Americans in Michigan
Michigan Indian Legal Services created these resources focused on the legal system to support Native American communities and survivors in Michigan.
Remembering To Help Ourselves, Too
In this month’s compilation, we collected resources and trainings that talk about advocate wellbeing. The resources offer suggestions that advocates themselves can do and also what can be done to support advocate wellbeing on an organizational level.
Specific Support in Intimate Partner Violence
In this month’s compilation, we highlight one training that covers fundamentals of serving survivors of domestic violence. The rest of this roundup is dedicated to specific instances that come up in the domestic violence and intimate partner violence field for which we can give specific support.
Hate Crimes Affect Us All
Most of us understand what a hate crime is. But do you know indicators of a hate crime? The varied impacts hate crime can have on survivors and the community? The 200+ symbols and definitions of extremism? There’s a lot more to learn about these crimes than what we often hear about in the media.
Elder Abuse Awareness Day: June 15
Unfortunately, elder abuse is an all-too-common experience for many. Age can be a great equalizer. It comes to most of us in time, so it’s time to learn more in order to address and prevent this crime.
Recognizing Missing & Murdered Indigenous People
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day is on May 5 and provides just one opportunity to honor the countless lives that have been lost while elevating the need for greater awareness to address violence against Indigenous communities – particularly women and girls.
Mental Health Always Matters
We hear and bear witness to our clients’ experiences of being victims of crime, violence, and trauma. We offer support where and when we can, including mental health support…
Resources for Communities Impacted by the MSU Shooting
These resources include trainings, infosheets, and handouts to share with clients on trauma-informed tools that can promote recovery and healing in both the community and in advocates themselves.
SAAM Resource Round-up
Resource round-up for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2023.
Child Abuse Prevention Resource Round-up
Learn more about advocating for Indigenous youth, talking about trauma with children, preventing maltreatment of children with disabilities, and safe-guarding youth from online predators.