Domestic Violence and Pets
“During this webinar we will discuss advocacy, safety planning, resources, model policies for co-sheltering and review legal protections for animals.”
Integration of Anti-Racism Work, Intervention, and Prevention into One Mission
“In the closing plenary of the town hall, panelists offer wisdom on how the domestic violence field can integrate anti-racism work, intervention, and prevention into one mission.”
Enhancing services and supports to older African American survivors
“Older African Americans experience crime and violence at the intersection of race, age, class and other identities. White supremacy doctrine and structural oppressions are omnipresent within social institutions in the United States and they are replicated within our social systems, including in the movement to end domestic violence.”
Domestic Violence Advocates are Essential Workers
“In this video series we hear from three advocates on how COVID-19 has impacted their work, why they are essential workers, and why the work of serving those experiencing violence within their respective communities is essential.”
Community Care is Essential
“…Although many self-care activities like art and journaling are described to be completed in isolation, we can see they are taught, learned and practiced in community. Our care doesn’t stop with just ourselves, and we must recognize how we receive and give care to and from our community. These practices are vital to our survival and radical existence.”
Twenty Years of Progress in the Anti-Trafficking Movement
“This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. Prior to the passage of the Act, the United States relied on traditional laws prohibiting involuntary servitude; however, these laws often fell short of addressing modern day forms of human trafficking.”
Supporting our Elder Community: COVID-19 and the Fight Against Loneliness
“Our grandmother lives in a bustling retirement community and, before COVID-19, she had a thriving social life. She often had visitors over to her apartment, loved to go to the gym with her friends, and took the bus to the supermarket every week. Because of her compromised immune system, when COVID-19 arose in March, her doctor told her that she needed to self-isolate.”
StrongHearts Native Helpline Receives 2020 Heroes in Health National Impact Award
“The award recognizes national leadership efforts by Native nations, tribal and non-profit organizations, and individuals to improve the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives through extraordinary contributions in tribal health advocacy, public health, health care policy, and direct health care delivery.”
Just Launched: Human Trafficking Capacity Building Center Website
“The Center offers free coaching and mentoring to organizations and federally recognized tribes looking to start, sustain, or grow their anti-trafficking work. It offers help in a number of areas, including financial management, community partnerships, delivery of victim services, and more.”
Podcast: Enhancing Faith-Based Responses
“Discusses the importance of engaging and partnering with faith leaders in the community response against domestic violence, highlighting several faith leaders who have used their platform to engage…”