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The Overrepresentation of White Women's Leadership in the Movement to End Gender-Based Violence

berdman — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:33:04 +0000

The Overrepresentation of White Women's Leadership in the Movement to End Gender-Based Violence berdman Wed, 09/07/2022 - 10:33

General Material

NRCDV Publications

Published Date

February, 2023

Publisher(s)

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)

Author(s)

Nkiru Nnawulezi

Arlene Vassell

For years white women have primarily occupied the most powerful leadership roles in the gender-based violence (GBV) movement. As a result, white women’s perspectives, standpoints, and experiences become the primary drivers that shape local, state, and national movement agendas. The overt lack of diversity reflects an enduring racialized systematic erasure of women of color.

NRCDV interviewed fourteen women of color about their experiences with leadership in the gender-based violence movement. This document explores findings from these interviews, including multi-level systemic issues within the gender-based violence movement. In order to address white supremacy and racism, movement leadership must recognize the historical contributions of women of color, create supportive equitable work environments that emphasize anti-racist practices, and maintain accountability structures. For more information, see Recommendations & Strategies that Further Women of Color’s Advancement.

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Report: The Overrepresentation of White Women's Leadership in the Movement to End Gender-Based Violence	619.14 KB
2-Pager: The Overrepresentation of White Women Leadership in the Movement to End Gender-Based Violence	387.71 KB

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Leadership Development

Nonprofit Management

Staff Development

Racial Justice

WEBINAR: Transforming the Gender-Based Violence Movement: Increasing BIPOC Representation and Actualizing Accountability Project Launch

berdman — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:28:05 +0000

WEBINAR: Transforming the Gender-Based Violence Movement: Increasing BIPOC Representation and Actualizing Accountability Project Launch berdman Fri, 10/14/2022 - 13:28

General Material

NRCDV Publications

Training Tools

Published Date

October, 2022

Publisher(s)

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)

Author(s)

Arlene Vassell

Nkiru Nnawulezi

This webinar marks the “official” launch of the Transforming the Gender-Based Violence Movement: Increasing BIPOC Representation and Actualizing Accountability Project (formerly named the Women of Color Coalition Leadership Project), led by Arlene Vassell, NRCDV’s Vice President of Programs, Prevention and Social Change and Dr. Nkiru Nnawulezi, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

In 2018, NRCDV embarked on a research study to understand the dynamics of racial inequity in coalition leadership advancement within the gender-based violence movement. Specifically, we sought to understand why there continues to be an overrepresentation of white women in coalition leadership positions, despite multiple field-level interventions and trainings. The results from this study became the foundation for a deep collaboration with a multi-generational group of innovators of color who are leaders in the gender-based violence (GBV) movement. Collectively, we are actively working on a project to address the institutional and systemic issues that maintain racial disparities in leadership advancement and create ongoing barriers for People of Color to thrive (not only survive) in the GBV field.

Join us to learn more about this remarkable journey! We are excited to share what we learned and provide some concrete recommendations for responding to the racial inequities that exist in the GBV field.

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Webinar Recording

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Webinar Flyer	1.19 MB

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Movement Building

Leadership Development

Recommendations & Strategies that Further Women of Color’s Advancement

berdman — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:10:23 +0000

Recommendations & Strategies that Further Women of Color’s Advancement berdman Mon, 11/29/2021 - 10:10

General Material

NRCDV Publications

Published Date

November, 2021

Publisher(s)

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)

Author(s)

Nkiru Nnawulezi

Arlene Vassell

In order to address white supremacy and racism, movement leadership must recognize the historical contributions of women of color, create supportive equitable work environments that emphasize anti-racist practices, and maintain accountability structures. NRCDV recommends the 11 data-driven strategies listed in this document to further women of color’s advancement. For more information, see The Overrepresentation of White Women Leadership in the Movement to End Gender-Based Violence.

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Recommendations & Strategies that Further Women of Color’s Advancement	943.79 KB

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Leadership Development

Power through Partnerships: A Community-Based Participatory Research Toolkit for Domestic Violence Researchers

berdman — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 19:08:39 +0000

Power through Partnerships: A Community-Based Participatory Research Toolkit for Domestic Violence Researchers berdman Tue, 01/09/2018 - 14:08

General Material

NRCDV Publications

Training Tools

Published Date

January, 2018

Publisher(s)

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)

Author(s)

Megan H. Bair-Merritt

Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is an approach to research in which researchers and community members share power, resources, and decision-making at every level of the research process, working together to enhance the understanding of a given phenomenon and integrating that knowledge with action to improve the health and well-being of those most affected.

This toolkit is for researchers across disciplines and social locations who are working in academic, policy, community, or practice-based settings. In particular, the toolkit provides support to emerging researchers as they consider whether and how to take a CBPR approach and what it might mean in the context of their professional roles and settings. Domestic violence advocates will also find useful information on the CBPR approach and how it can help answer important questions about your work.

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Power through Partnerships: A CBPR Toolkit

Material Categories

Collaboration / Bridge Building

Community Organizing / Mobilization / Engagement

Domestic Violence

Best Practice Toolkit for Working with Domestic Violence Survivors with Criminal Histories

Anonymous — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 15:03:46 +0000

Best Practice Toolkit for Working with Domestic Violence Survivors with Criminal Histories Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 09/26/2014 - 11:03

General Material

Training Tools

Published Date

December, 2011

Publisher(s)

Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCEDSV)

Author(s)

An important capacity-building goal of the Open Doors Project is to enhance the community collaboration between DV/SA advocates, community service providers and those working in the criminal justice and corrections systems. The goal of these collaborations is to facilitate a shared objective of keeping women safe and out of jails and prisons.

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Best Practice Toolkit for Working with Domestic Violence Survivors with Crimina…

Material Categories

Collaboration / Bridge Building

Cultural Competence

Trauma Informed Approach