Let's Talk About the Science of Victims' Services: Talking Points for Advocates

A summary of empirical research that policymakers may consider about victims' services, such as:

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• Who is at risk for experiencing abuse and what are the consequences?

• What do victims need in the wake of their victimization?

  • Coming forward​

  • Services

• What are evidence-based practices for victim service organization?

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)​

  • Rapid rehousing and flexible funding

  • Co-location service models

  • Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE)

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Address Confidentiality

• Why it's Important

• Current State of Confidentiality

• Confidentiality and the Internet​

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• ​Possible Solutions

• Key Takeaways

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Violence Against Indigenous Women

• Magnitude of the Issue​​

• Current/Proposed Legislation

  • Savannah's Act​

  • Tribal Access Program

• What Can be Done?

  • Established research-based community prevention programs​

  • Collaborate with community members to move towards comprehensive, long-term prevention programs

  • Help to establish more resources for Indigenous women escaping violence

• Key Takeaways​

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Collaborative Efforts for the Prevention of Family Violence

• Findings:

  • Data and information sharing

  • Lack of communication

• Potential Solutions:

  • Centralizing the location of services

    • A centralized lo​cal government building

    • School

• Individuals who can facilitate successful collaboration​

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Two-Generation Approach to Family Violence

• Challenges

• Relevant Legislation

  • Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)​

  • Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)

  • Family Violence Prevention Services Act (FVPSA)

  • Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Visiting Program (MIECHV)

•  Stumbling Blocks​

• Opportunities for Improvement

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Quality Implementation of Trauma Informed Care 

•  Components of trauma-informed response systems

• Examples of shifting law enforcement responses to trauma​

• Key Resources 

  • Guidelines and fact sheets

  • Policy recommendations

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Child (Trauma)  Informed Care

•  Strategies & barriers 

• Key Resources 

  • Briefs & recent legislation

  • Report from GAO

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