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“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“IHS, in collaboration with OIG, has established a new, centralized hotline dedicated to receiving reports of sexual abuse in IHS. This special hotline provides:
Immediate connection to the OIG through a website complaint form found at the link below.
Anonymous reporting if desired.
24-hour access to a dedicated toll-free line. (855) SAFE-IHS or (855) 723-3447″
“Boys as Allies is ultimately challenging the age-old notion of “boys will be boys” and seeks to educate boys and young men about taking accountability for their behaviors and increasing their awareness and capacity to join the work of eliminating sexual violence.”
“The Traumatic Brain Injury and Battering booklet provides a survivor-centered overview of what TBI is and its impacts, how to screen for TBI, and information and advocacy for advocates working with survivors with TBI.”
“17% of rural populations were persons 65 and older, as compared to 13% living in urban areas…Elder abuse is a complex and deeply personal issue, posing several unique challenges that must be handled by knowledgeable service providers through a collaborative approach.”
“An askable adult is someone who is approachable and easy for children and teens to talk to about anything that is on their mind.”
“The work of anti-racism is a call to all individuals, communities, organizations, and institutions to change ourselves and the systems that surround us to build equity and respect.”
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