Stalking Awareness Month 2022
“January 2022 marks the eighteenth annual National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM), an annual call to action to recognize and respond to the serious crime of stalking.”
January is National Stalking Awareness, Human Trafficking, and Slavery Prevention Month
“The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) uplifts the tireless work of Native advocates and programs as we work together to shine a light on January as National Stalking Awareness, Human Trafficking, and Slavery Prevention Month. … Find information and resources on stalking and human trafficking below, and visit NIWRC’s social media pages in January for sharable information to support survivors in our communities.”
Understanding Male Socialization, Stigma, and Reactions to Sexual Violence
“When it comes to sexual assault, abuse, and harassment, men are taught to not identify as victims… This type of socialization depicts victimization as feminine, and uses shame as a tool to suppress behaviors and feelings associated with femininity.”
Domestic Violence Across the Lifespan: Supporting Older Survivors
“This resource examines the unique dynamics and barriers that older survivors of domestic abuse experience and offers recommendations for tailored service and systems responses to better support older survivors.”
A Guide to Harmony For Women and Children Living in Shelter
“This booklet is offered as an example to use as a guide to give for women and children staying in your shelter.”
Mandatory Reporting of Elder Abuse for Victim Service Providers
“Some advocates may be mandatory reporters. This series of information sheets provides an overview of mandatory reporting obligations.”
Abuse Using Technology
“This section includes various ways that an abuser can commit abuse using technology, including cyberstalking, sexting, electronic surveillance, abuse involving nude/sexual images, impersonation, online harassment, and more.”
Mental Health of Black Girls: The Case for Gender-Specific and Culturally Affirming Services
“This factsheet outlines why it is imperative that we develop and remove barriers to culturally and gender affirming mental health services.”
PreventIPV Fall 2021 Newsletter: No Survivor Justice Without Racial Justice
“This issue of the PreventIPV newsletter features resources and upcoming events that highlight the importance of centering racial justice in our prevention work, for DVAM and beyond.”
Needs Assessment Survey for Older Adults
“This survey tool, available in both English and Spanish, was developed to assist communities and professionals working with older adults to determine what services and resources are needed for older survivors.”