Appendix A provides a compilation of child welfare specific statutes and child welfare domestic violence policies and procedures for US states and territories.
Report: Review of Child Welfare System's Handling of Cases with Domestic Violence and Recommendations to Create a Safer System for Victims and Their Children
This report includes a review of state laws, regulations, and practices on how child neglect and custody situations are handled in domestic violence situations.
This is a brief tool that introduces advocates to the SAFeR approach by showing advocates how they can use SAFeR to assist survivor in navigating the family court process when they do not have access to legal representation.
Sentencing, Resentencing and Post-Conviction Relief Laws for Criminalized Survivors
The National Defense Center for Criminalized Survivors offers this compilation of sentencing, resentencing and other post-conviction relief laws applicable to criminalized survivors’ efforts to get relief following conviction.
Community care: Advocacy for Latin@ survivors of IPV in health systems
Community providers have been integral to individuals’ health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community providers are bridges to increasing access to care, preventing IPV, and supporting Latin@ survivors.
Tools for Medical Providers to Support Latin@ Survivors of IPV during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Medical providers play a crucial role in the prevention and intervention of intimate partner violence (IPV) experienced by patients. Violence is a social determinant of health, affecting the health outcomes of survivors, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Latinas and Intimate Partner Violence: Evidence-based facts
While the number of studies examining intimate partner violence (IPV) in Latina populations is growing, research on this issue continues to be limited in quality and breadth. We have compiled what we believe are the most current research on this topic and summarized it here.
Dating violence activism and digital safety for teens and young adults
A healthy dating relationship involves feeling respected, having space for your own interests and development as an individual, and making your own decisions about your body, personal expression, and devices.
College transition guide for Latin@s and Survivors
Latin@ students and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) bring resilience, unique perspectives, and diverse experiences that greatly enrich higher education. This guide is designed to honor and support those strengths by providing reliable, current information to assist with the decision-making process about higher education.