Know the Laws – By State: Michigan
“[Find] state-specific laws that might be useful for victims and survivors of domestic violence. This information is written in a Q & A format and is meant to provide you with easy-to-understand information.”
MiCAL crisis helpline in Oakland County and Upper Peninsula
“MDHHS announces launch of pilot MiCAL crisis helpline in Oakland County and Upper Peninsula, services to be expanded statewide in coming months. Michiganders in Oakland County and the Upper Peninsula will be able to call, text or chat with MiCAL for free behavioral health crisis triage, support, resource information and referral to local services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. MiCAL can be reached via phone or text at 844-446-4225. Chat through Michigan.gov/MiCAL.”
Michigan Immigrant Service Provider Reference Guide
“This resource contains information about organizations throughout Michigan that provide services to immigrants. This resource is not intended to be an exhaustive list of agencies. Inclusion in this guide is not intended to be an endorsement of the quality of the agency’s services.”
Now Available! NIWRC Advocacy Curriculum
“This curriculum was created to support tribal programs in their efforts to provide advocacy and safety for survivors within their communities and make changes to end violence by embracing Indigenous culture. This curriculum provides comprehensive, basic information. The major use of this curriculum is for new advocates when other training is not immediately available, or cost prohibited.”
Helping Families Get Stimulus & Child Tax Credit Payments
In these powerpoint slides, review the background of the American Rescue Plan, basics of the stimulus payments and child tax credits, and learn how to help.
Gardens for Growing Healthy Communities
“A recently formed collaborative, Gardens for Growing Healthy Communities studies how community gardens in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods in Denver impact community health and translates findings for stakeholders. The project works to foster community well-being in inner-city neighborhoods by turning vacant lots into community gardens.”
Fact Sheet on Injustice in the LGBTQ community
Find the facts on violence, racism, transphobia, sexual assault and harassment, poverty, mental health and suicide, denial of inclusive identities, trauma and family conflict, isolation and hostility, representation, overburdening, and additional resources.
Victim Impact Statements
“As you are preparing your impact statement, you may find that using the following questions can guide you. Remember that writing about your feelings may be very painful, so be sure to pace yourself and don’t feel that you need to have it “perfect”. Be gentle with yourself and take as many breaks as you need.”
The Trevor Project Research Brief: Diversity of Nonbinary Youth
“In celebration of International Nonbinary People’s Day on July 14th, this brief uses data from The Trevor Project’s 2021 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health to examine the diversity of nonbinary youth.”
New TA Bundle from NRCDV: Community Care & Resilience
“Trauma is a common human experience. Our experiences of trauma help to shape who we are. Both individually and collectively, over our own lifespans and those of our ancestors. These experiences challenge us with pain and hardship, but also offer opportunities for growth.”