Dating Violence & Suicide Risk Among LGBTQ Youth
This brief focuses on the association of physical dating violence and suicide attempts among LGBTQ youth, as well as LGBTQ youth reporting…
CDC: Violence Impacts Teens’ Lives
Violence is preventable. We can all help young people grow up violence-free.
CDC’s Teen Dating Violence Factsheet
“This factsheet by the CDC defines teen dating violence, provides statistics about teens in the US, and discusses what people can do to stop teen dating violence before it starts.”
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month 2021
This PreventConnect podcast discusses ways mainstream agencies and organizations can support youth leadership year round to prevent teen dating violence and other forms of violence and oppression. PreventConnect talks with Arlene Vassell…
NCTSN Community Resources for the Current Crisis
This resource provides perspectives on the institutional responses to the links between community violence and COVID-19.
RAINN: Laws in Your State
The laws about sexual violence vary from state to state. Learn more…
NCTSN: A Young Black Man’s Dilemmas
During this session, Terrell realizes that he has been avoiding his feelings about his recent, challenging relationship with his stepfather. Dr. Powell also helps Terrell open up about his feelings of anger and sadness associated with the memory…
Sexual Abuse in Later Life
Based on a review of 284 cases of alleged elder sexual assault reported to either the Criminal Justice System (CJS) or Adult Protective Services (APS), the following results were obtained…
Traumatic Brain Injury and Domestic Violence
Traumatic Brain Injury and Domestic Violence: What are the Connections? March 2021 National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) We know that domestic violence is a pattern of abuse and that victim/survivors often experience repeated instances of physical, mental, emotional, psychological and spiritual violence. Traumatic brain injuries are often the result of repeated physical abuse and…
Webinar: Implementing Trauma-Informed Volunteer and Intern Programs
During this session, participants identify trauma-informed approaches that organizations can take to strengthen volunteer and intern programs; discuss innovative approaches to volunteer and intern recruitment, management, and retention…