VIOLENCE
Victims of crime
Let's Talk About the Science of Victims' Services: Talking Points for Advocates
Victim Services Threatened by a Depleted Perpetrator-Financed Crime Victims Fund
A summary of empirical research that policymakers may consider about victims' services
Created to explain the purpose of services funded by the Crime Victims Fund (CVF).
Address Confidentiality
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Why it's Important
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Current State of Confidentiality
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Confidentiality and the Internet
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Possible Solutions
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Key Takeaways
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Prevention Programs
- Quality and focus
- Cultural and regional relevance of preventative programs
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Avoiding burdening potential victims
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Education and Awareness
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Universal education and awareness programs
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Online-only
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Workplace violence
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Tribal Programs
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Outreach and Support
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Males and non-binary individuals can also be victims and female can perpetuate violence
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Empowering survivors
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Key Takeaways
Violence Against Indigenous Women
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Magnitude of the Issue
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Current/Proposed Legislation
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Savannah's Act
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Tribal Access Program
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What Can be Done?
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Established research-based community prevention programs
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Collaborate with community members to move towards comprehensive, long-term prevention programs
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Help to establish more resources for Indigenous women escaping violence
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Key Takeaways
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
COVID-19
The Role of Victim Service Providers in Mitigating Increased Risk for Family Violence During the COVID-19 Crisis
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Basic necessities so families can cope
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Fostering social support & strategies to communicate risk
For more information and resources on COVID-19 and its impact on children and families, click here.
How Policymakers and Practitioners Can Facilitate Disclosure and Help-Seeking
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Barriers to disclosure
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Unique considerations regarding disclosure for minor victims of violence
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Alleviating barriers to disclosure
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Helping victims of violence navigate legal and advocacy systems and the VAWA petitioning process
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Addressing victims' basic needs
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Providing population-specific information and services
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Male victims
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Children and youth
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Victims with disabilites
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Victim Compensation
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Funding Victim Compensation
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Victim Compensation Program Services and Requirements for Access
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Addressing Barriers for Victims Accessing Compensation
Family Violence
Collaborative Efforts for the Prevention of Family Violence
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Findings:
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Data and information sharing
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Lack of communication
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Potential Solutions:
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Centralizing the location of services
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A centralized local government building
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School
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Individuals who can facilitate successful collaboration
Two-Generation Approach to Family Violence
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Challenges
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Relevant Legislation
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Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
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Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)
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Family Violence Prevention Services Act (FVPSA)
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Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Visiting Program (MIECHV)
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Stumbling Blocks
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Opportunities for Improvement
COVID-19
Supporting Families Facing Domestic Violence
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With COVID-19 mitigation strategies to reduce the spread of the pandemic, come an increased risk of domestic violence - both intimate partner and child maltreatment.
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Some concerns that require special attention include:
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Isolation from social networks and support resources
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National Domestic Violence Hotlines and shelters could uniquely impact survivors
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Unemployment and economic stress
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When Home Does Not Offer Shelter: Partner Violence in the Time of Pandemics
For more information and resources on COVID-19 and its impact on children and families, click here.
Trauma-Informed Approaches
Quality Implementation of Trauma Informed Care
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Components of trauma-informed response systems
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Examples of shifting law enforcement responses to trauma
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Key Resources
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Guidelines and fact sheets
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Policy recommendations
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Child (Trauma) Informed Care
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Strategies & barriers
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Key Resources
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Briefs & recent legislation
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Report from GAO
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