COVID-19 and Health Equity Podcast Series
Check out this roundup of each episode in our COVID-19 and Health Equity podcast series.
One in Three: Understanding the Global Issue of Violence Against Women
Nearly one in three women globally experience violence according to a new report from the World Health Organization.
Sexual Assault, Housing and HUD Funding: A Webinar for State and Territory Sexual Assault Coalitions
Sexual assault, abuse, and harassment can be risk factors for homelessness, and homelessness is a risk factor for experiencing rape or sexual assault. Both sexual violence and homelessness are the result of historical and structural oppression, with Black individuals, other people of color, and Indigenous individuals experiencing both homelessness and sexual violence at much higher rates. This webinar will dig into how sexual violence coalitions could use Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding to benefit sexual violence survivors.
The Child Molestation Research & Prevention Institute Recommended Reading List
The Child Molestation Research & Prevention Institute has published a list of recommended reading material related to child sexual abuse.
Access the Reading List Here
50 Obstacles to Leaving
Leaving is not easy. On average, it takes a victim seven times to leave before staying away for good. Exiting the relationship is most unsafe time for a victim. As the abuser senses that they’re losing power, they will often act in dangerous ways to regain control over their victim.
COVID-19 Safety Planning For Domestic Violence Survivors
Women Against Abuse has released an important outline for Covid-19 Safety Planning for People Experiencing Domestic Violence, including in-home strategies, help-seeking strategies, diffusion strategies, safety with children, and resources from both the national and Philadelphia area.
Access Safety Planning for People Experiencing Domestic Violence Here
SAAM 2021 Events
Host or locate an online SAAM event to attend this April.