Resource Library

This educational and informative article defines Critical Race Theory (CRT), including its origins and key principles; explains its relevance to today’s society (i.e. Black Lives Matter, educational policies involving CRT, etc.); and discusses the future of CRT.

It's vital that we recognize stalking as its own crime, become aware of the specific stalking strategies, and know how stalking behaviors can look unique and affect communities in unique ways in order to respond and support early and appropriately.

In this webinar, Dr. Rebecca Campbell will explain the effect of vicarious trauma on the brain, including how the body and brain respond to trauma, and how it affects those in professions with high levels of vicarious trauma.

Crime victim advocacy is a workspace where trauma, illness, discrimination, violence, victim blaming, and other soul-injuring happenstances are things we hear about frequently. This month, we created a complication of resources and trainings from within the last year centered around self-care. These resources discuss changes that organizations and individuals can make to promote advocate wellbeing.

This webinar focuses on confidentiality issues that arise at emergency situations at local programs, particularly when the emergency arrives from an outside entity.

Knowing how to help survivors navigating these systems can be a crucial and sparsely discussed piece of advocacy work. We created a complication of resources and trainings from within the last year centered around domestic violence advocacy, including how to address some of these barriers as an advocate.

In this season of Paper to Practice, we focus on the findings from two research articles working with survivors of the Detroit sexual assault kit stockpile. Featured experts are Rebecca Campbell, Ph.D. and Katie Gregory, Ph.D.

This web-article discusses alcohol withdrawal syndrome, including the distinction from a hangover, signs and causes, and which therapy modalities can be effective in its treatment.

Suicide is tragic, and we don't often talk about it in crime victim advocacy. According to SAMHSA, "Asking a loved one about suicide will not make them suicidal. In fact, the person who may be thinking of suicide may feel relieved to be asked about it and grateful to have a safe place to share their thoughts." So, it’s time we talk about suicide.

View this guide that includes definitions of child abuse and neglect, major types of child abuse and neglect, signs and symptoms, when to report, and more.

“Designed to inform, guide, and educate caregivers to safeguard children from online and in-person grooming, help create a safe space to support and validate a child’s disclosure of sexual abuse, and be a healing presence for them in the event sexual abuse has occurred.”

This informative guide overviews maltreatment of children with disabilities and discusses some unique risks with a focus on preventative strategies using a multi-level approach.

This website includes information about mandated reporting (including information about how, what, and where to report), potential indicators of physical neglect and abuse and sexual abuse, and in depth information about the investigation process once a report is made.

An overview of hate crime prevalence and law, history of hate groups, how hate exists in the digital space, how social media and group dynamics facilitate recruitment, commonalities and intervention points for youth who may be considering violence.

This guide is something an advocate can provide to clients and have on hand to talk about what constitutes a “true threat”, which is not protected by the first amendment.

This website shows hate crime incidents specific to Michigan, including statistics, case examples, news reports, and resources in the state.

This article from ABA discusses how the restorative justice movement may find a place in cases of elder abuse. They talk about some elders’ distrust of traditional systems, how restorative justice could be used in the US but faces barriers, and overviews some promising programs.

These wellness strategies include maintenance of physical health, strengthening social connections, and activities to help advocates relax, process, and reconnect. This resource also provides tips for managers, advice on when to seek professional support, and additional resources.

This 8-minute video includes definitions and an overview of compassion fatigue, traumatic stress, and the signs and symptoms for advocates. This video also provides a walkthrough of the 4-7-8 breathing exercise.

This factsheet gives an overview of homicide co-victimization, what harm is experienced by survivors, talks about the limited services available, and talks about what else is needed to help the field grow.

This tipsheet is meant to be shared with survivors of murder. It validates and normalizes what a survivor may be feeling, tries to break down stereotypes of grief and healing, and offers gentle suggestions for taking care of themselves.

This is a tip sheet for advocates and others when talking with survivors of homicide. It provides helpful statements and examples of often-used statements that can be discounting and should be avoided with explanations as to why.

This tipsheet talks specifically about someone who loses their sibling through homicide and the grief that can accompany the loss of that unique bond. It talks about symptoms of grief, gives suggestions for parents on how to support their surviving children, points out actions that may not be helpful.

This critical resource offers free, confidential support nationwide for those people in distress and crisis. They are available 24/7 over the phone (988), text (988) or through online chat. Their website offers additional resources, including resources for professionals, stories of recovery and hope, and topic specific resources.

This short webpage talks about self harm, not necessarily as a suicide attempt, but as a way to release painful emotions. It talks about different types of self harm, symptoms, effects, and recovery.

This compassionate guide tackles myths about suicide in an effort to increase understanding of the issue, discusses risk and protective factors, warning signs, offers suggestions on how to help a loved one, and offers many resources that can help.

This comprehensive resource provides seven evidence-based suicide prevention strategies, discusses the rationale and evidence supporting their efficacy, explains how to implement the approaches to each strategy, and explores potential outcomes.

"1 in 10 Americans will lose a loved one to homicide during their lifetime" (Center for Victim Research, 2018). When homicide occurs, it is expected that law enforcement and then the justice system will hold offenders accountable. Where does that leave those 33 million survivors who are still grieving?

Most of us understand what a hate crime is. But do you know indicators of a hate crime? The varied impacts hate crime can have on survivors and the community? The 200+ symbols and definitions of extremism? There's a lot more to learn about these crimes than what we often hear about in the media.

Resources for navigating legal considerations of immigrant and refugee victims of crime. U Visa resources available in Español.

Unfortunately, elder abuse is an all-too-common experience for many. Age can be a great equalizer. It comes to most of us in time, so it’s time to learn more in order to address and prevent this crime.

MiVAN's "Advocacy Tools for Healing Trauma" workshops are back! Learn more and register for an upcoming date.

Are you a victim or survivor looking for help? Check out these national, state, and local resources.

This updated course will help advocates learn how to handle survivor/client information. It covers topics such as: personal and identifying information, releases of information, mandated disclosures, and specific details covering the scope of the regulations.

We hear and bear witness to our clients' experiences of being victims of crime, violence, and trauma. We offer support where and when we can, including mental health support...

These resources include trainings, infosheets, and handouts to share with clients on trauma-informed tools that can promote recovery and healing in both the community and in advocates themselves.

Resource round-up for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2023.

Learn more about advocating for Indigenous youth, talking about trauma with children, preventing maltreatment of children with disabilities, and safe-guarding youth from online predators.

Teen dating violence can be a challenging area for advocates to work in because it combines different field areas with a unique population and can add complications such as complex family dynamics, neurobiology and brain development, confidentiality, the legal and education systems, and more. Thankfully, this compilation of trainings and resources can help provide insight into this complex topic.

Stalking is one of the four crimes acknowledged in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). It's often the one tacked on at the end, the one with fewest stand-alone resources for survivors, and the one providers and advocates are least trained in responding to. It's time to change that.

7 of the best and newest resources that offer practical advice for advocates working with survivors of human trafficking.

"The purpose of this special collection is to compile resources focused on improving the law enforcement responses to domestic violence and sexual assault."

This hotline is a free resource created by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office for Victims of Crime for people to report fraud against anyone age 60 or older.

The NCEA provides the latest information regarding research, training, best practices, news and resources on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation to professionals and the public.

NCALL creates resources related to abuse in later life and unique issues facing older adults and survivors of abuse.

Training resources and tools assembled by the BJV, OVC, and others.

OVC is dedicated to a constant improvement in the national response to crime victims.

An organization committed to — and working on behalf of — crime victims and their families.

"In this workshop, API-GBV was joined by Hyejin Shim and Neda Said of Survived & Punished, who guided participants through a discussion of the criminalization of survivors, and how advocates can support criminalized survivors."

SPARC ensures that allied professionals have the specialized knowledge to identify and respond to the crime of stalking.