Juanita Davis Content Topic Results

How can mainstream advocates and domestic violence programs enhance services and supports to older African American survivors?

berdman — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:04:38 +0000

How can mainstream advocates and domestic violence programs enhance services and supports to older African American survivors? berdman Wed, 07/14/2021 - 15:04

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NRCDV Publications

Published Date

November, 2020

Publisher(s)

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)

Author(s)

Juanita Davis

Older African Americans experience crime and violence at the intersection of race, age, class and other identities. In the November 2020 TA Question of the Month, Juanita Davis explains how mainstream advocates and programs can do the vital work of building literacy about the history of privilege, the impact of racism on the lived experiences of African Americans and the impact of intersecting oppressions in the context of domestic violence.

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Cultural Competence

Racial Justice

Communities of Color

Domestic Violence

Older Adults

Increasing Access to Healing Services and Just Outcomes for Older African American Crime Survivors: A Toolkit for Enhancing Critical Knowledge and Informing Action within the Crime Victim Assistance Field

berdman — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 15:08:32 +0000

Increasing Access to Healing Services and Just Outcomes for Older African American Crime Survivors: A Toolkit for Enhancing Critical Knowledge and Informing Action within the Crime Victim Assistance Field berdman Fri, 09/04/2020 - 11:08

General Material

Training Tools

Published Date

July, 2020

Publisher(s)

National Resource Center for Reaching Victims

National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL)

Author(s)

Juanita Davis

Katie Block

Older African Americans experience crime and violence at the intersections of race, age, class, and other identities. Systemic and institutional challenges create barriers for older African American survivors seeking services and supports to heal from harm. This toolkit offers victim services providers and criminal justice systems stakeholders information and practical strategies to enhance their capacity to identify, reach, and serve older African American victims.

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WEBINAR: Guiding Principles for Working with Older Victims of Abuse

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:39:40 +0000

WEBINAR: Guiding Principles for Working with Older Victims of Abuse Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 07/28/2016 - 11:39

General Material

NRCDV Publications

Training Tools

Published Date

June, 2016

Publisher(s)

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)

Author(s)

Juanita Davis

Ann Turner

In commemoration of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (observed annually on June 15), the NRCDV hosted this webinar to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect experienced by older persons and the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect. This webinar highlights NCALL’s guiding principles to help victim service providers better serve older adults victims of abuse.

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Webinar Recording

Working with Older Survivors of Abuse: A Framework for Advocates

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Attachment	Size
Webinar Slides	2.69 MB
Handout: An Overview of Abuse in Later Life	2.04 MB
Handout: Resources on Elder Abuse, Abuse in Later Life & Aging	134.77 KB
Webinar Announcement	266.33 KB
Webinar Text Chat	87.83 KB

Material Categories

Collaboration / Bridge Building

Core Competencies

Counseling & Crisis Intervention

Domestic Violence

Older Adults

Sexual Violence

Abuse in Later Life: An Overview and Practical Strategies for Supporting Older Victims

berdman — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:32:23 +0000

Abuse in Later Life: An Overview and Practical Strategies for Supporting Older Victims berdman Wed, 02/10/2021 - 08:32

General Material

Published Date

January, 2016

Publisher(s)

National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL)

Author(s)

Bonnie Brandl

Juanita Davis

This article from the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life provides an overview of abuse in later life and abuse dynamics, in addition to providing practical strategies for professionals working with older survivors of abuse.

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Abuse in Later Life: Overview and Practical Strategies for Supporting Older Vic…

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