COVID-19 and Survivors of Color
This blog explores the burdens survivors of color face due to COVID-19.
Economics as a Factor in Sexual Violence
This blog explores the new and changing financial conditions survivors of sexual violence face due to COVID-19.
Circle of Hope: A Guide for Conducting Psychoeducational Support Group
A particularly successful method for working with survivors of sexual assault and trauma is to bring survivors together in groups. Groups are an effective tool in giving hope and providing support, validation, connection, healing, and empathy. At the core of all sexual assault trauma is disempowerment and disconnection. To assist in recovery, empowerment and connection, the Washington Center of Sexual Assault Programs (WCSAP) developed this basic guide, written with beginner facilitators in mind.
Let’s Talk About It! A Transgender Survivor’s Guide to Accessing Therapy
FORGE outlines a comprehensive strategy guide for approaching therapy in the Transgender community. "Let’s Talk About It! A Transgender Survivor’s Guide to Accessing Therapy" cover resiliency exercises, self healing strategies, and essential information to help Transgender survivors access therapy and other resources.
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COVID-19 and Health Equity: What We've Learned
In the final episode of our COVID-19 and Health Equity series, NSVRC’s Yolanda Edrington, Louie Marven, and Mo Lewis discuss what they learned during the series, what touched their hearts, and how their perspectives have shifted.
Casa de Esperanza's COVID-19 Resource Library
Casa de Esperanza has created a Google Spreadsheet called the "COVID-19 Resource Library" which provides a bilingual virtual library on resources in Spanish and Indigenous Languages.
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How COVID-19 may increase domestic violence and child abuse
American Psychological Association identifies the risks COVID-19 poses to domestic violence and child abuse.
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COVID-19 and Health Equity: How an Indigenous Value Helped Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Community connectedness is an important part of preventing sexual assault — but it’s also crucial for preventing all public health issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide
National Alliance on Mental Illness released a Q&A style Information Guide providing guidance, advice and resources for those struggling amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
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