Abuse in Later Life Power and Control Wheel
The Abuse in Later Life Power and Control Wheel depicts common abuser tactics which can be used to establish and maintain power and control over an older adult.
PREP Postcard in Spanish from NNEDV
This informational postcard from NNEDV overviews Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) medication for Spanish readers.
Financial Support Is Available for Victims of International Terrorism
“The program provides financial reimbursement to eligible United States citizens and government employees and contractors who suffered direct physical or emotional injury from an act of terrorism while outside the United States.”
An Overview of Elder Abuse: A Growing Problem
“Older victims often experience shame, pain, economic loss, spiritual and physical anguish, institutionalization, and poor quality of life. Studies suggest that older adults exposed to physical and verbal abuse have a greater mortality risk than those who did not experience violenc.”
Prevention Tool of the Month: MenCare
“MenCare is a global fatherhood campaign active in more than 40 countries on five continents. Their mission is to promote men’s involvement as equitable, nonviolent fathers and caregivers in order to achieve family well-being, gender equality, and better health for mothers, fathers, and children.”
Domestic Violence and HIV Brochure from NNEDV
NNEDV released a brochure covering domestic violence and its relationship with HIV. This brochure is available in both English and Spanish.
December Resources from OVC
OVC shared highlighted many resources in December 2020 around impaired driving prevention, financial support for victims of international terrorism, and confidential referrals for crime victims.
Research Brief: LGBTQ & Gender-Affirming Spaces
“All LGBTQ youth deserve access to spaces — such as homes, schools, and workplaces — that positively affirm their LGBTQ identity. Unfortunately, not all LGBTQ youth experience acceptance of their identity, and physical distancing policies implemented to minimize the health risks of the COVID-19 pandemic can disrupt access to existing affirming spaces.”
Prevention Strategies for Elder Abuse
“Different kinds of elder abuse situations may need different kinds of prevention strategies. These are some examples (not an exhaustive list) of prevention strategies being implemented in many communities: Abuse Registries & Criminal Background Checks, Addressing Ageism, Advance Planning Tools, and Public Awareness”
Understanding Child Trauma
“Child traumatic stress occurs when children and adolescents are exposed to traumatic events and this exposure overwhelms their ability to cope with what they have experienced.”