Intersections To Interactions: Building Culturally-Grounded Responses For Pacific Islander Communities

“Dr. Nia Aitaoto, Technical Assistance Lead for the National Pacific Islander COVID-19 Response Team joins us to reflect on the mobilization of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities to respond at the intersections of COVID-19 and gender-based violence, lessons learned, and recommendations for providers and practitioners who are working with these underserved communities.”

COVID-19 and Intimate Partner Violence

“Research has shown relationship conflict and/or abuse may occur and escalate during times of crisis. In response to COVID-19 and its impact on IPV, the VA Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program released a print material & social media campaign to address the unique circumstances faced by those who are at heightened risk due to IPV.”