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…”
988 Officially Becomes Law
“On October 17th, The Trevor Project celebrated the official signing of The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, which will allow Americans to simply dial ‘988’ to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, instead of the current ten-digit number (800-273-8255), starting in July 2022.”
Special Announcement: LGBTQ Institute & NRCDV Form Strategic Partnership
“We are excited to announce that starting November 2020, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) will be the new home of the National LGBTQ Institute on IPV.”
How COVID-19 And Systemic Responses Are Impacting Asian And Pacific Islander Survivors Of Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault
“This advisory explains how the COVID-19 outbreak is impacting Asian and Pacific Islander (API) survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and describes policies enacted to address the pandemic including the CARES Act, and API and immigrant survivors’ eligibility for the programs and services offered in the legislation, as well as the implications of utilizing the services.”
Represent Resilience Virtual Gallery from OVC
“In commemoration of the 20th anniversary, the Office for Victims of Crime launched this art initiative—Represent Resilience—to feature original artwork by survivors, advocates, and anti-trafficking professionals across the country.”
Online Dispute Resolution and Domestic Violence
“Online processes can increase access to dispute resolution for some domestic violence survivors. They can be out of reach for others who don’t have access to private space, reliable internet, uncompromised electronic devices, or basic technical know-how. Online dispute resolution can also expand opportunities for abuse. Mediators can’t afford to jump into online processes without considering certain core limitations.”
Technology Abuse and Legal Remedies
With the prevalence of technology in our daily lives, it’s important to know that it can be used in malicious ways and what legal action can be taken if that occurs.
The Intersection of Homelessness and Domestic Violence
“This video provides an understanding of the connections between domestic and sexual violence and safe, affordable housing, and provides tools for advocates working at this intersection.”
COVID Impact on Sex Workers
“With strip clubs and brothels closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people who engage in sex work have had to find other avenues to continue gaining revenue and building profit.”
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day – Economic Access
“Recently, accessing economic profit has been difficult for the Black community, especially Black owned businesses.”