Join The National Center For Victims of Crime as they present a free webinar discussion titled “Safeguarding Our Children from Human Trafficking: Using Culture as A Protective and Healing Influence Among Native Youth.” The webinar will take place on Thursday, Read more…
Training Opportunity: January 27, 2022. National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center presents “The Basics of Advocates Working with Law Enforcement in Response to Intimate Partner Violence in Indian Country.” This webinar will focus on basic best practices for advocates and domestic Read more…
Training Opportunity: January 25, 2022. End Abuse of People With Disabilities presents “What’s Happening for Deaf Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence.” Deaf domestic and sexual violence programs are few and far between in comparison to hearing programs. Join this Read more…
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) will hold the following two webinars as part of the BJA Grant Applicant Education Series: Funding Opportunities for Your Community in 2022: An Overview of What’s Ahead: January 19, 2022, 1 p.m. ET This Read more…
The National Network to End Domestic Violence’s Independence Project is back open for the new year! This unique microloan program supports survivors as they improve their credit scores (often damaged as a result of financial abuse) and move toward safe, Read more…
Resource: The Office on Trafficking in Persons presents “Services Available to Survivors of Trafficking.” Federal services are available for individuals who have experienced human trafficking. This resource is intended to help case managers and advocates find programs for which their Read more…
The SOAR model’s culturally-sensitive engagement process and holistic approach to SSI/SSDI application assistance can be a critical support for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) community members whether residing on or off reservations. Native individuals and people who identify as Read more…
Child abuse can have lifelong consequences that last well into adulthood. However, the psychological toll on victims and families can be mitigated with evidence-based, trauma-informed care from experienced multidisciplinary teams. OJJDP funds projects, programs and training that are critical to Read more…
The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced grant awards totaling over $40 million to enhance services for victims of crime across the United States. The grants build on more than $1.2 billion in funding announced in September to Read more…
Adolescent parenting has been associated with increases in maternal and infant health risks, poverty, inadequate family support, and greater risk for domestic violence and child abuse and neglect. Building resilience and social connections among young parents is vital and can Read more…