Domestic violence and Native Americans with disabilities
“There is a disproportionate number of Native Americans and Alaska Natives who have a disability, however, there is a lack of Indigenous-focused disability services in the nation.”
What is cultural abuse?
“Intimate partner violence, in all forms, is destructive at its heart. Most people can identify the more common forms of abuse, which include physical, emotional, sexual and financial. One of the lesser known forms, cultural or spiritual abuse, is one of the most devastating, yet it is rarely spoken of.”
Advocating for children and youth experiencing trauma
“This webinar will discuss how children experience trauma, how their trauma symptoms can look different, and what is typically expected when providing advocacy for children and youth.”
How can faith communities support survivors experiencing domestic violence and housing instability?
“Many survivors turn to their friends, family, and faith leaders for housing support. For survivors of violence, safety is a broad concept. It’s not limited to reducing physical violence or a partner’s controlling behavior. Safety includes access to essential human needs, like food and shelter. It’s also about attending to the social and emotional wellbeing of survivors.”
A Safe Place to Heal: Addressing the Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing Needs of Older Survivors of Abuse
“This article shares the lessons learned from the testimonies of the survivors, advocates and experts and offers recommendations for programmatic responses to better serve older adults experiencing abuse, so they may find a safe place to heal, and ultimately, to thrive.”
Podcast: What Can We Learn From Media Coverage on Sexual Violence?
“In this episode, NSVRC’s Laura Palumbo and the Center for Disease Control’s Laura M. Kollar discuss a recent research project on how media portrayals of sexual violence influence public perceptions about the issue.”
Podcast: No More
“Pamela highlights the NO MAS Global Directory as a useful resource for anyone involved in domestic violence prevention or intervention.”
Tips And ‘Service With A Smile’ Rules Fuel Sex Harassment In Restaurants, Study Says
“More than 70% of female restaurant employees have been sexually harassed, one recent survey found, and half experience sexual harassment on a weekly basis, according to another.”
Podcast: How this Van is Meeting Survivors’ Needs During COVID-19
“When Black Women’s Blueprint purchased their Sistas Van in 2019, their original plan was to use it as a mobile healing unit that would help survivors of sexual violence access support…”
Cornell University study on impact of discrimination on LGBTQ of color
“Cornell University’s What We Know Project in conjunction with a coalition of leading LGBTQ rights groups last month published a comprehensive curation of data on studies that chart the intersection of anti-LGBTQ and racial discrimination.”