Extreme Sentences Disproportionately Impact and Harm Black Women
“It’s critical that we examine more closely the experiences of Black women and the criminal legal system, particularly Black women who are serving extreme sentences.”
Why is it important to create survivor-centered workplaces in the gender-based violence movement?
“Organizations that are part of the GBV movement have a responsibility and an opportunity to support the survivors on their staff on their healing journey by creating survivor-centered workplaces.”
Acceptance of Transgender and Nonbinary Youth from Adults and Peers Associated with Significantly Lower Rates of Attempting Suicide
“Findings further suggest a need to equip adults and young people with the information, skills, and resources necessary to support and affirm the transgender and nonbinary young people in their lives.”
Abuse in the Jewish Community
“A get is a religious divorce under halacha (Jewish law), and can only be given by a husband to a wife. The word can also refer to the paper that officially gives a get.”
Creating Inclusive Spaces for Supporting Transgender Survivors of Human Trafficking
“This webinar features subject matter experts who share practical guidance and insights on how to create inclusive environments, practices and policies that support transgender survivors of human trafficking.”
Protection Orders and Older Victims
“This webinar discusses survivor-centered strategies for advocates and attorneys who work with older victims as they navigate the court system.”
What are the advocacy needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Survivors of Gender-Based Violence?
“Gender-based violence affects the majority of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) peoples. About 84.3% of AI/AN women have experienced some form of violence during their lifetime.”
Eldercaring Coordination: Abuse Intervention in Guardianship
“In the topical and much-discussed arena of guardianship, a setting rife with the possibility of abuse, Eldercaring coordination has emerged as a meaningful intervention.”
Everytown & BWJP on Gun Violence and Domestic Violence
“Since 2014, Melody has been a dedicated advocate for gun violence prevention, with a specific focus on the many facets of domestic violence, trauma, and prohibiting people with dangerous histories from obtaining guns.”
The myth of mutual abuse
“A victim-survivor experiences abusive tactics at the hands of their partner to get and keep power and control over them. As the victim lacks control in the relationship they cannot be responsible for the abuse they endure.”