Resource: In preparation for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, 2021, the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) released several resources to assist advocates and law enforcement officers. OVC TTAC offers training, guides, and more to help you develop your program’s Read more…
Resource: The Child Welfare Capacity Building Collaborative published the “Coping with Disasters and Strengthening Systems: Leading Your Agency Through a Disaster” tip sheet. Child welfare leaders play a critical, collaborative role in effective disaster planning, response, and recovery. This tip sheet provides child welfare leaders with specific actions to take Read more…
Resource: Open Edition Journals presents “A Journey into Five Decades of Struggles for Indigenous Self-Determination in the Americas.” In the report, Armstrong A. Wiggins recounts his journey as an Indigenous leader and human rights defender. Learn more at https://journals.openedition.org/ideas/11159
Resource. The National Sexual Violence Research Center presents the “Housing and Sexual Violence” report. The report explores the relationship between housing issues, homelessness, and sexual violence. Research indicates that residents of subsidized housing and people who are homeless experience disproportionate rates of sexual violence. Learn more at https://www.nsvrc.org/sites/default/files/publications_NSVRC_ResearchBrief_housing-and-sexual-violence_0.pdf
Resource. The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs released a “Building Partners Toolkit” sharing strategies and resources to help victim service providers better serve child victims of crime by cultivating collaborative partnerships between state Chapter of Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs), state Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Administrators, and Read more…
Resource: The New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs presents “A Law Enforcement Guide for Working with Children with Autism, Intellectual and Communication Disabilities.” The need for law enforcement to effectively communicate with children in a crisis is critical. This guide provides law enforcement personnel with practical tips on understanding Read more…
Resource: The Tribal Law and Policy Institute presents the “Final Report: Focus Group on Public Law 280 and the Sexual Assault of Native Women.” This report details the focus group hosted by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women. The focus group discussed challenges and opportunities for Read more…
Resource: The Tribal Law and Policy Institute released the “Listen to the Grandmothers Video Guide and Resource.” This resource provides a tool for Tribal communities interested in implementing cultural traditions when responding to violence against Native women. Learn more at http://tribal-institute.org/download/Listen_to_Grandmothers_Video_Guide_%20June08.pdf
Resource: From The Allstate Foundation, the online “Moving Ahead Curriculum” is designed for domestic violence survivors. The curriculum provides the guidance victims need to make important financial decisions and work toward gaining long-term financial security. Topics covered include financial abuse, financial fundamentals and foundations, credit basics, and long-term planning. Access Read more…
Resource: The Victim’s Rights Law Center presents “Tips for Effective, Accurate, and Confidential Interpretation.” Survivor-centered services require victim service providers to collaborate with interpreters when communicating with survivors. This resource provides best practices and confidentiality considerations for victim service providers when working with interpreters. Learn more at http://4e5ae7d17e.nxcli.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Interpreter-Tips-Final-to-OVW.pdf