16 signs of emotional abuse in a relationship
“Emotional abuse is a type of domestic violence that often flies under the radar, but it should always be taken seriously as a form of abuse.”
The Help-Seeking Strategies, Experiences, and Preferences of LGTBQ Survivors of Domestic Violence
“The study aimed to answer the following questions: Where do LGBTQ survivors turn for support and how helpful is the support? Where would LGBTQ survivors prefer to seek help and why?” And more!
How to help someone in an abusive relationship
“This guide will help you support someone who is struggling in their relationship—and to take care of yourself while you’re doing it.”
Safety Planning Tips
“Safety planning is a process to help victims think through options prior to a dangerous incident so they can plan their next steps. These safety planning tips provide information about things to consider when creating a safety plan and items to pack in advance to leave quickly.”
National LGBT Elder Hotline: 877-360-LGBT (5428)
“We connect LGBT older people who want to talk with friendly responders who are ready to listen.”
Domestic Violence and Firearms
“”Domestic violence including the use of firearms was introduced through colonization and continues to wreak havoc on Native peoples today.”
NNEDV’s 15th Annual Domestic Violence Counts Report Illuminates Resilience, Struggle Amid COVID-19
“The annual Domestic Violence Counts Report documents the number of individuals who sought domestic violence services in a single 24-hour period, as well as the types of services requested, the number of service requests that went unmet due to a lack of resources, and the issues and barriers that domestic violence programs face as they strive to provide services to victims.”
Social Isolation with a Focus on Equity: A Report
“Social isolation has a major impact on the health status and well-being of older Michiganders. The Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging issued its yearly charge to the Michigan State Advisory Council on Aging to investigate the impact of social isolation on Michigan’s older adults, with a special emphasis on equity.”
Personalized Safety Plan for Older Survivors of Abuse
“Although I do not have control over the violent behavior of another, I do have a choice about how to respond and how to best get myself and my children, grandchildren, or other dependents to safety.”
New Research Underscores Mental Health Disparities Faced By Diverse LGBTQ Youth Amid COVID-19 & Beyond
“The third annual survey finds that 42% of respondents seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, including more than half of transgender and nonbinary youth. An overwhelming majority of LGBTQ youth also reported recent symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder or major depressive disorder, yet nearly half of respondents reported wanting mental health care in the past year but were not able to get it.”