Lessons on Serving Male Survivors through SASP
“To learn more about how programs provide services to men, we identified several programs that reported higher-than-average rates of male survivors served with this funding stream.”
Extreme heat further complicates the lives of homeless women and LGBTQ people
“Research shows women and LGBTQ+ people are among the most vulnerable to housing insecurity and homelessness.”
Find Balance in Advocacy Workflow through Tech
“While technology increasingly acts as a gateway to greater accessibility — from digital services, virtual programming, and online learning opportunities to global social movements and social media activism — constant notifications and inbox alerts and the rapid pace of news and new opportunities can easily overwhelm us.”
Preventing sexual violence in Latin@ communities
This recorded web presentation discusses a recent report published by the NSVRC, “Preventing sexual violence in Latin@ communities: A national needs assessment.”
Getting real about patriarchy & power
“Identifying why male survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) do not reach out for support has become a popular research topic across the field. Studies have found that men fear that their masculinity would be perceived as diminished if they access survivor services.”
Podcast: Intimate Partner Violence in Transgender Communities
Hear from the author of Transgressed: Intimate Partner Violence in Transgender Lives, a groundbreaking examination of Intimate Partner Violence in the lives of transgender people.
Sexual Violence Against Older Adults
“This webinar focuses on how victim service providers, law enforcement and prosecutors can engage with older adults who have experienced sexual violence, including adults who are living with neurocognitive disorders.”
Good Neighbor Program: A Law Enforcement Program Worth Replicating
“By design, this community outreach program connects the sheriff’s office with the older Americans in our community. A comprehensive home visit is conducted by a peace officer, and emergency information is procured, a safety check of the residence is completed along with admonitions about current scams.”
Combating Ageism is Combating Abuse
“In this blog post, I will take a closer look at the ways ageism creates a culture that not only tolerates and ignores elder abuse, but allows it to flourish. I’ll also discuss ways we can work towards a world that respects the dignity and safety of people across the lifespan, including some resources and action steps for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.”
We Call for Greater Inclusion for LGBTQ Survivors in the Movement
“Creating safe and healthy communities requires a dedicated understanding of LGBTQ survivors’ realities. Domestic violence can be very isolating for survivors. This can be particularly harmful to LGBTQ folks.”