Oyesola Oluwafunmilayo Ayeni Content Topic Results

Language Access and Interpretation in Domestic Violence Contexts: Perspectives from Survivors and Interpreters

ckeene — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:44:45 +0000

Language Access and Interpretation in Domestic Violence Contexts: Perspectives from Survivors and Interpreters ckeene Tue, 08/12/2025 - 07:44

General Material

NRCDV Publications

Published Date

June, 2025

Publisher(s)

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)

Author(s)

Oyesola Oluwafunmilayo Ayeni

This qualitative study explores the experiences and needs of both survivors of domestic violence who utilize interpretation services and the interpreters who support them. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with 14 participants (8 survivors and 6 interpreters), the study identifies key challenges in interpretation practices, including interpreter availability, lack of specialized training, emotional strain, and cultural mismatch and highlights implications for improving service provision. Findings emphasize the need for trauma-informed, culturally relevant, and field-specific interpreter training and systemic support to ensure consistent and effective language access for survivors navigating complex service environments.

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Language Access and Interpretation in Domestic Violence Contexts

Material Categories

Accessibility

Cultural Competence

Domestic Violence

Language & Literacy

Process Evaluation of a Flexible Funding Pilot Program to Prevent Homelessness among BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Survivors

berdman — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:06:10 +0000

Process Evaluation of a Flexible Funding Pilot Program to Prevent Homelessness among BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Survivors berdman Wed, 08/23/2023 - 12:06

General Material

NRCDV Publications

Published Date

March, 2023

Publisher(s)

Safe Housing Partnerships

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)

Author(s)

Oyesola Oluwafunmilayo Ayeni

Clarice Hampton

The LGBT Center of Central Pennsylvania (PA) received funding from the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) to pilot a flexible financial assistance model. This process evaluation was undertaken to document the organization's background and service model, what it takes for the organization to implement the flexible financial assistance model, and to provide preliminary evidence for its impact on the lives of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ survivors. This report summarizes the findings from this evaluation to offer guidance to other organizations. This includes the challenges encountered and lessons learned in the implementation process along with preliminary evidence of the success of the flexible financial assistance model.

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Report: Process Evaluation of a Flexible Funding Pilot Program to Prevent Homel…

Infograph: Process Evaluation of a Flexible Funding Pilot Program to Prevent Ho…

Material Categories

Nontraditional Programming

Funding Opportunities

Housing & Homelessness

Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Needs Assessment Report: Promising Practices and Interventions to Address the Housing Needs of Domestic Violence Survivors

berdman — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:42:13 +0000

Needs Assessment Report: Promising Practices and Interventions to Address the Housing Needs of Domestic Violence Survivors berdman Thu, 04/13/2023 - 13:42

General Material

NRCDV Publications

Published Date

August, 2022

Publisher(s)

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)

Author(s)

Oyesola Oluwafunmilayo Ayeni

The intersection between domestic violence, housing instability, and homelessness continues to be a pressing issue for the field. While existing research has extensively documented the nature of the problem, there remains a gap in our knowledge and understanding of the unique needs of survivors who live at the intersection of marginalized identities. There is also a gap in our knowledge and understanding of the promising practices and creative solutions implemented by communities to address the housing needs of domestic violence survivors.

To this end, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) conducted a two-part needs assessment project. The first part of the assessment documented domestic violence survivors' current and emerging housing needs, centering on the perspectives of marginalized populations, particularly Black and Brown communities. The second part of the assessment documented the innovative practices, promising housing approaches, and interventions implemented in the field by grassroots organizations and community-based agencies to address the housing needs of survivors.

The needs assessment concludes with important recommendations for policymakers, funders, service providers, and advocates in both housing and domestic violence domains to inform initiatives to effectively respond to survivors' housing needs.

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Needs Assessment Report: Promising Practices and Interventions to Address the H…

Infographic: Housing Barriers and Emerging Practices to Centering Survivors

Material Categories

Collaboration / Bridge Building

Cultural Competence

Nontraditional Programming

Residential / Shelter Services

Housing & Homelessness

How can victim advocates and housing service providers respond to the needs of Native human trafficking survivors?

berdman — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:28:42 +0000

How can victim advocates and housing service providers respond to the needs of Native human trafficking survivors? berdman Tue, 11/08/2022 - 13:28

General Material

NRCDV Publications

Published Date

May, 2022

Publisher(s)

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)

Author(s)

Oyesola Oluwafunmilayo Ayeni

Native women have been on the receiving end of many injustices. These injustices include homelessness and various forms of physical and sexual violence. Native women experience high rates of homelessness. Native women also have the highest rate of domestic violence and rape of any group of women. The May 2022 Technical Assistance Question of the Month (TAQ) explains that advocates must understand the historical context of Native women's experiences in order to truly support them.

See more TAQs on the VAWnet News Blog.

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How can victim advocates and housing service providers respond to the needs of …

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What are the advocacy needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Survivors of Gender-Based Violence?

berdman — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 20:59:19 +0000

What are the advocacy needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Survivors of Gender-Based Violence? berdman Mon, 11/29/2021 - 15:59

General Material

NRCDV Publications

Published Date

October, 2021

Publisher(s)

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)

Author(s)

Oyesola Oluwafunmilayo Ayeni

The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV), National AI/AN Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) and the Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center (AKNWRC) convened a workgroup of gender-based violence and housing advocates from Indian country to reflect on the needs of AI/AN survivors. The October 2021 Technical Assistance Question of the Month (TAQ) outlines some of the needs identified in the workgroup.

See more TAQs on the VAWnet News Blog.

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What are the advocacy needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Surviv…

Material Categories

Cultural Competence

Racial Justice

Domestic Violence

Housing & Homelessness