Communities of Color Content Topic Results

This brief report presents key findings from a qualitative evaluation focused on the experiences of domestic violence advocates and direct service providers working with Black immigrant and refugee survivors. The insights shared in this report are intended to inform more responsive service delivery and guide policy and systems-level changes that align with the lived realities of Black immigrant and refugee survivors. Report is available in Amharic, French, Haitian Creole, English, and Spanish.

This brief report highlights key findings from a qualitative evaluation examining the experiences of domestic violence advocates and service providers who support Black immigrant and refugee survivors. The findings are intended to support more responsive service delivery and inform policy and systems-level improvements that reflect the lived realities of Black immigrant and refugee survivors. Report is available in Amharic, French, Haitian Creole, English, and Spanish.

A community-based maternal health program that provides culturally responsive pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum support for refugee mothers.

This brief report summarizes key findings from a qualitative evaluation focused on the experiences of domestic violence advocates and direct service providers supporting Black immigrant and refugee survivors. The evaluation aimed to identify the factors contributing to housing insecurity and homelessness among this population, drawing directly from the insights of those working on the front lines of service delivery. Report is available in Amharic, English, French, Haitian Creole, and Spanish.

This study aims to examine the perspectives of service providers from both formal or domestic violence designated agencies and informal or non-DV designated agencies on barriers to service accessibility for IWOC.

This report captures the key findings, critical areas for improvement, and promising practices to promote Black maternal vitality and narrow gaps in services for Black pregnant and birthing survivors across the United States. 

This report examines how the challenges of housing insecurity are especially impactful for underserved communities, including Black immigrant and refugee populations. Report is available in Amharic, English, French, Haitian Creole, and Spanish.

This Technical Assistance Question (TAQ) explores the prevalence of gender-based violence among Native women, COVID-19's impact on the Indigenous population, and how they connect to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit movement.

On October 12-13, 2023 the Office of Family Violence Prevention Services hosted a roundtable discussion on safe housing solutions for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. This report shares key insights and recommendations that emerged from the roundtable.

Promotoras are leaders dedicated to bridging the gap between their community members and health systems. This report shares innovative approaches Promotoras used to respond to and mitigate the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Latin@ community.

This report details the project expansion of the 2022 process evaluation of the flexible funding pilot project conducted by the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) in partnership with the LGBT Center of Central PA. Specifically, this report describes the findings from a research project that documented the types and quantities of BIPOC LGBTQ survivors' needs addressed through the flexible funding program; the immediate impact of receiving flexible funding on the housing status, safety, and overall well-being of BIPOC LGBTQ survivors; and the experiences of BIPOC LGBTQ survivors receiving support services from a community-based organization that specifically serves LGBTQ individuals.