Working with Male Survivors: When Reaching Male Survivors, Consider Your Program’s Name
In this episode, we discuss how a sexual assault program's name may or may not make it accessible to male survivors.
Working with Male Survivors: Economic Barriers Behind Bars
This episode highlights economic barriers and racial justice issues, plus tips for advocates on hotline services and more.
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.
25 COVID-19 Domestic Violence Resources
States Attorneys has provided a list of 25 resources on COVID-19 specific Domestic Violence.
Access the Resource List Here
The List includes the following Table of Contents:
SAAM 2021 Survivor Resources
Learn about the impact of online sexual abuse on victims and explore resources for survivors.
Eight Step Advocacy Plan for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Survivors of Sexual Assault: A Guide for Rural Dual/Multi-Service Advocates
Eight Step Advocacy Plan for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Survivors of Sexual Assault:
A Guide by Leah Green, with Peggy Chicoine, Stephanie Mathis, and Jennifer Upah-Kyes for Rural Dual/Multi-Service Advocates
Sexual Assault Survivors Have Unique Housing Needs
It is important that service providers understand the connections between sexual violence and housing.