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This research brief synthesizes the latest available information and research relating to the mistreatment of Chinese older adults living in the United States, providing insight into general cultural beliefs, views, norms, of Chinese immigrant communities and how they relate to and influence elder mistreatment.

Going to the courthouse and participating in hearings can be confusing and intimidating for anyone, but domestic violence survivors often face extra barriers. This checklist suggests strategies regarding safety while traveling to/from the courthouse, while inside the courthouse and courtroom, and during virtual hearings.

This webinar, presented by Safe Havens staff, explores what advocates need to know about Christian traditions and American Christians to better support Christian victims.

Launched in March 2021 by the Prevention Team at the Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN), the Support for Stressful Times web-based resource page is designed to help folks deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

In this video, Reverend Dr. Carter talks about her experience as teen mom in an abusive relationship, how she started her own organization to empower young women in New Jersey, and domestic violence in the Black church.

This research brief synthesizes the latest available information and research relating to the mistreatment of Korean older adults living in the United States, providing insight into general cultural beliefs, views, norms, of Korean immigrant communities and how they relate to and influence elder mistreatment.

While courts may implement general court security best practices, domestic violence cases present uniquely dangerous risks towards courthouse safety, for both litigants and court staff. This document describes specific safety concerns with domestic violence cases, as well as practical strategies and lessons from the field for maintaining a secure courthouse environment.

Immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking face unique challenges when accessing and maintaining safe housing. This document clarifies some misconceptions and provides resources and tools supporting advocacy on behalf of immigrant survivors. 

This webinar, presented by FaithTrust Institute, explores what advocates need to know about Buddhist traditions and American Buddhists to better support Buddhist victims.

This webinar, presented by Paula Gomez Stordy, explores what advocates need to know about Latinx traditions to better support Latinx victims.

This piece by the Harvard Gazette discusses the history of racialized policing, highlights current issues with policing and the criminal justice system, and outlines community-based ways forward.

As increasing light is shed on the limitations of criminal legal responses to domestic violence, calls for community-based solutions that do not involve the criminal legal system are growing louder. This Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month (TDVAM) webinar explores the impact of mandatory reporting on domestic violence survivors, highlighting unique impacts for LGBTQ young people.