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Becoming a Trauma-informed Advocate
On November 18, 2021, DVS screened the TED Talk “How to deconstruct racism, one headline at a time” by Baratunde Rafiq Thurston. This is the panel discussion that followed the viewing. We recommend watching the TED talk first.
Featured Resources
Code Switch
An NPR podcast from Culturally-Responsive Resources
Strengthening Our Practice
The Ten Essential Strengths of Sexual Violence Victim Advocates from Trauma-Informed Practices
White Tears, Brown Scars
A book by Ruby Hamad from Resources for Advocates Committed to Ending Systemic Oppression
2020 State of Crime Victim Advocacy
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Culturally Responsive Resources
Featured Resource: Outsider: An Award Winning Film on Domestic Violence
Trauma-Informed Practices
Advocates Committed to Ending Systemic Oppression
Featured Resource: 31 Resources That will Help You Become A Better White Ally