This guide draws from research, reporting, and the lived experiences of survivors to explore the connections between sexual violence and disasters, the inequities that shape them both, the lessons to be learned from the resilience of survivors and their communities, and opportunities for all of us to prevent sexual violence before, during, and after disasters....
These sessions provide attendees with a foundational understanding of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuums of Care (CoC) and a practical understanding of the coordinated entry process. Information includes ways communities can design coordinated entry access points, trauma informed assessment and prioritization approaches, and data safety considerations. Participants posed questions and...
Sexual assault, abuse, and harassment can be risk factors for homelessness, and homelessness is a risk factor for experiencing rape or sexual assault. Both sexual violence and homelessness are the result of historical and structural oppression, with Black individuals, other people of color, and Indigenous individuals experiencing both homelessness and sexual violence at much higher...
Leaving is not easy. On average, it takes a victim seven times to leave before staying away for good. Exiting the relationship is most unsafe time for a victim. As the abuser senses that they’re losing power, they will often act in dangerous ways to regain control over their victim. We know victim’s frustrations with...
States Attorneys has provided a list of 25 resources on COVID-19 specific Domestic Violence. Access the Resource List Here The List includes the following Table of Contents: Domestic Violence During COVID-19 Coronavirus Isolation Compounds Violence Types of Domestic Violence Governments Urged to Put Women’s Safety First Domestic Violence Resources During COVID-19 National Health Organizations and...
Drawn from interviews with more than 3,000 homeless adults and youth throughout Minnesota, this research describes some of the causes, effects and circumstances surrounding homelessness. Access this compilation of research reports Here
This toolkit developed by the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA), available in English and Spanish, is for any group or individual wanting to improve the places they live, work, and play. Along with a thorough explanation of CPTED, it provides hands-on ways residents can work together to help address problems in their neighborhoods...
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