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Stalking is a prevalent, dangerous, and often misunderstood crime. This webinar explores the dynamics of stalking, focusing on the highly contextual nature of the crime by discussing common tactics used by perpetrators, stalking’s co-occurrence with domestic violence as well as tools to plan for victim safety and hold offenders accountable.

Offers therapeutic retreats specifically for male survivors of sexual abuse, creating space for healing and peer connection.

In 2020, the Urban Institute was funded to conduct an implementation assessment of the Respect and Responsibility (R&R) demonstration project, a free nonmandated program for people who cause intimate partner violence. This report (1) delves into literature describing the state of IPV interventions for people who cause harm and the need for nonmandated interventions, (2) describes the R&R program’s background, (3) illustrates the methods Urban used to conduct its assessment, (4) shares findings from the research, and (5) concludes with discussions and recommendations for future R&R programs.

The bipartisan Child Tax Credit expansion in the tax bill negotiated by Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden and House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith takes an important step toward making the credit work for children in families with low incomes. This report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities outlines the short- and long-term impact that the proposed CTC expansion could have in lifting children out of poverty. 

Domestic violence impacts survivors in many ways, including their economic stability. This Technical Assistance Question of the Month (TAQ) focuses on how flexible financial assistance can be distributed to survivors of intimate partner violence.

Community advocates are leaders who provide direct and indirect services and care to the health and well-being of people in their community. They assist survivors as they manage through systems that intersect with their overall health. Advocates can take action to significantly improve the health and well-being of Latin@ survivors of IPV navigating health systems with the use of this tool from Esperanza United.

The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) provides critical state-level violence victimization prevalence data that are not available elsewhere. This sixth and final report using 2016/2017 data focuses on the lifetime experiences of victimization at national and state levels.

In this article, the author explains what trauma-informed therapy is, what therapeutic modalities may be best for teens who’ve experienced trauma, and how Charlie Health can support teens healing from trauma.

This strategic plan is a product of the Naitonal IPV Prevention Council and reflects the Council’s dedication to centering those most impacted by violence and establishing meaningful connections with individuals and communities invested in violence prevention.

Check out this guide from the Center for Survivor Agency & Justice for tips for optimizing partnerships to best support survivors of IPV as well as how to address some of the challenges that may arise in pursuit of collaboration.

This resource explores how child protection agencies are implementing trauma-informed and healing-centered policies into their work and the impacts it has had on their agency. 

Spirituality is important to the holistic health of survivors and can be a critical component of a survivor’s healing journey. This TA Guidance package features two new publications that offer guidance to advocates and faith leaders working to promote spiritual health and allyship.