Five Myths About Strangulation
This resource was created by the Training Institute to present the five myths about strangulation, with facts and solutions for each.
The Truth About Domestic Violence Murders
“Death by the hands of an intimate partner — meaning the attacker didn’t use a weapon — is not new, but our awareness of strangulations and our approach to investigating this type of assault is shifting.”
Strangulation: The Red Flag Of Domestic Violence That We Never Discuss
“When we think about domestic violence, we often think of broken limbs, bruises, or even a black eye. But there’s a form of domestic violence assault that we don’t talk about enough, and it’s the most deadly form of domestic violence — strangulation.”
Know Your Rights: Immigration
“It’s important to be prepared and to know your rights and your family’s rights in case of a raid or another encounter with ICE or local law enforcement.”
Podcast: How we can better serve LGBTQ+ victim-survivors
“The most predictive indicator of domestic violence is gender. In most cases, a woman is being abused by a man. Most systems operate with the assumption that a woman is being abused by a man.”
Youth Magazine: Relationships
“This brochure is offered to Native youth and young adults to give some direction and information about healthy relationships. It is also about recognizing and dealing with abusive…”
The Untold Stories of Elder Mistreatment
“Three years ago, as 86-year-old Evelyn was cooking dinner for herself and her 60-year-old son, Manny, who lived in the apartment next door, the pair began to argue about a subject neither can now recall.”
Why is it important to write in plain language in the gender-based violence movement?
“Historically, academic language has been used as a gatekeeping mechanism. … It was designed to keep people out of places where power is held, and decisions are made. Specifically, to keep out Black and brown people, people with disabilities, women, and those who are economically impoverished.”
Mass Violence and Terrorism: How To Design and Implement a Hospitality Center
“Learn more about the steps needed to establish a Hospitality Center, the types of services most often needed in a Hospitality Center and how to provide those services, and collaboration…”
Pregnancy and Domestic Violence
“Unfortunately, pregnancy can be a dangerous time for pregnant people in abusive relationships, putting them and their unborn child at heightened risk due to their vulnerable physical and emotional status.”