Advocates

Resources

• NEW! Identifying and Responding to the Complex Needs of Domestic Violence Housing Practitioners at the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic
• The Hidden Pandemic of Family Violence During COVID-19: Unsupervised Learning of Tweets
• Alarming trends in US domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Domestic Violence During COVID-19
• Webinar: Family Justice Centers, COVID-19, and HOPE
  Alliance for HOPE International
• COVID-19 Practice Pointer: Filing Deadlines for RFEs, NOIDs, NOIRs and I-290Bs
  ASISTA Immigration Assistance
• Coercive Control During Covid-19: New Tactics
  Battered Women's Justice Project
• Covid-19, Coercive Control, and Shared Parenting
  Battered Women's Justice Project
• More Than Just a Piece of Paper: A Toolkit for Advocates on Firearms and Domestic Violence During COVID-19
  Battered Women's Justice Project
• Video Update from Caminar Latino on COVID-19 Response
  Caminar Latino
• Measuring the Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Survivors of Color
  Casa de Esperanza
• On the Frontlines: Nonprofits Led by People of Color Confront COVID-19 and Structural Racism
  Casa de Esperanza
• OMH Social Media Toolkit: Prepare for the COVID-19 Vaccine
  Casa de Esperanza
• COVID-19 Town Hall Q&A
  Center for Survivor Agency and Justice
• Considerations for Travelers - Coronavirus in the US
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• COVID-19 Guidance for Shared or Congregate Housing
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Call for Courage: Solidarity, Hope and Healing for Survivors of Domestic Violence
  Futures Without Violence
• COVID-19: Survivors in the Workplace
  Futures Without Violence
• Guidance for Idaho Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Programs Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
  Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence
• Considerations for Conducting Remote Supervised Visitation for Families Experiencing Domestic Violence in a Time of a National Health Crisis - Part 2
  Inspire Action for Social Change
• Guide to Using Zoom as the Virtual Video or Audio Platform to Conduct Remote SV&SE
  Inspire Action for Social Change
• Sample Emergency Language for Supervised Visitation Court Orders
  Inspire Action for Social Change
• Considerations for Conducting Remote Supervised Visitation and Modified Safe Exchange Services for Families Experiencing Domestic Violence in a Time of a National Health Crisis
  Inspire Action for Social Change
• COVID-19 Immediate Response Considerations for Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Programs When Conducting Services for Families Experiencing Domestic Violence
  Inspire Action for Social Change
• Resuming On-Site Supervised Visitation Services Safely for Families Experiencing Domestic Violence in a Time of a National Health Crisis
  Inspire Action for Social Change
• Collaborating with Advocacy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
  International Association of Forensic Nurses
• Addressing DIY Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits: Protecting Our Patients
  International Association of Forensic Nurses
• Letter from the CEO: COVID-19
  Legal Momentum
• Women Valued: Legal Rights and Economic Resources for Workers Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic [New York State resource]
  Legal Momentum

• COVID-19 Response from Maryland Domestic Violence Service Providers across the state
  Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence
• Staying Safe During COVID-19
  National Domestic Violence Hotline
• Staying Safe During COVID-19
  National Domestic Violence Hotline
• Tenant Rights on Domestic Violence Survivors During COVID-19
  National Housing Law Project
• COVID-19: Guidance for Tribal Programs
  National Indigenous Women's Resource Center
• Webinar: Disaster Planning for Tribal Domestic Violence Programs and Shelters
  National Indigenous Women's Resource Center
• Digital Written Consent to Share Information
  National Network to End Domestic Violence
• COVID-19: Coalition Guidance for Programs
  National Network to End Domestic Violence
• How to Prevent “Zoom-Bombing”: A Guide
  National Network to End Domestic Violence
• Using Technology to Communicate with Survivors During a Public Health Crisis
  National Network to End Domestic Violence
• Working Remotely: Tips for Setting Up Phones
  National Network to End Domestic Violence
• FAQs for Victim Service Programs About HIPAA Privacy, HIPAA Security, & Technology
  National Network to End Domestic Violence
• Video Conferencing & Digital Communication Platforms: Comparison Chart
  National Network to End Domestic Violence
• Resources to Address the Housing Needs of Survivors in the CARES Act
  National Network to End Domestic Violence
• Choosing Digital Service Platforms During COVID-19: A Step-by-Step Guide
  National Network to End Domestic Violence
• Designing Websites to Increase Survivor Safety and Privacy
  National Network to End Domestic Violence
• How to Talk with Survivors About Safe Methods of Contact
  National Network to End Domestic Violence
• Online Support Groups for Survivors
  National Network to End Domestic Violence
• Client Information Databases & Confidentiality: A Comprehensive Guide for Service Providers
  National Network to End Domestic Violence
• Best Practices When Using Mobile Devices for Advocacy
  National Network to End Domestic Violence
• Frequently Asked Questions Involving Courts and COVID-19
  National Network to End Domestic Violence
• COVID-19: Coalition Guidance for Programs
  National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)
• Preventing & Managing the Spread of COVID-19 Within Domestic Violence Programs
  National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
• Spending Down CARES Act Funds for FVPSA Grantees
  National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
• Preventing violence amidst the pandemic: A spotlight on the Center at McKinleyville and National Compadres Network (Part 1)
  Prevent Connect
• Preventing Violence Amidst the Pandemic: A Spotlight on Stop It Now! and Vital Village (Part 3)
  Prevent Connect
• Webinar: COVID-19 Special Topic Series: Hotel Vouchering Spotlight on Iowa Programs
  Safe Housing Partnerships
• NEW! Full Report: Tech Abuse in the Pandemic and Beyond
  Safety Net

  Safety Net is announcing the release of a new report, “Tech Abuse in the Pandemic and Beyond” – a look at the findings from a needs assessment of the field that included the participation of over 1,000 advocates and legal systems professionals from around the US.
  
  Key Findings:
  
  

  • The most common types of tech abuse - harassment, limiting access to technology, and surveillance - increased during the pandemic.
  • Phones, social media, and messaging were the technologies most commonly misused as a tactic of tech abuse. Internet of Things (IoT) devices, next generation location trackers, and other emerging technologies are increasingly used in tech abuse.
  • Survivors’ lack of access to technology, sometimes called the “Digital Divide,” is a barrier to accessing services, legal support, courts, and other services and social supports.
  
  Takeaways:
  
  • We should be prepared for the likelihood that tech abuse tactics adopted during the pandemic will not be given up easily.
  • We should work together to promote digital equity and tech safety
  
  Technology can amplify abuse but is also used strategically by survivors and those who support them. Moving forward, we should bring this knowledge even more deeply into our work to respond to and prevent violence and abuse while supporting the well-being of providers.
  
  Thank you to the dedicated advocates and legal systems professionals – many of you are reading this now - who took the time to complete our survey in December 2020 to January 2021. Related research on victim services throughout the pandemic highlights what we have always known: that advocates and service providers are resilient and dedicated. We shifted to new ways of using technology to communicate with survivors and each other while coping with profound personal, professional, and pre-existing societal challenges and inequities. However, there is a cost to excessive flexibility and creativity in burnout, vicarious trauma, and exhaustion. We’re grateful for your responses and your work every day alongside survivors to increase safety, privacy, and healing.

• Executive Summery: Tech Abuse in the Pandemic and Beyond
  Safety Net

  Safety Net is announcing the release of a new report, “Tech Abuse in the Pandemic and Beyond” – a look at the findings from a needs assessment of the field that included the participation of over 1,000 advocates and legal systems professionals from around the US.
  
  Key Findings:
  
  

  • The most common types of tech abuse - harassment, limiting access to technology, and surveillance - increased during the pandemic.
  • Phones, social media, and messaging were the technologies most commonly misused as a tactic of tech abuse. Internet of Things (IoT) devices, next generation location trackers, and other emerging technologies are increasingly used in tech abuse.
  • Survivors’ lack of access to technology, sometimes called the “Digital Divide,” is a barrier to accessing services, legal support, courts, and other services and social supports.
  
  Takeaways:
  
  • We should be prepared for the likelihood that tech abuse tactics adopted during the pandemic will not be given up easily.
  • We should work together to promote digital equity and tech safety
  
  Technology can amplify abuse but is also used strategically by survivors and those who support them. Moving forward, we should bring this knowledge even more deeply into our work to respond to and prevent violence and abuse while supporting the well-being of providers.
  
  Thank you to the dedicated advocates and legal systems professionals – many of you are reading this now - who took the time to complete our survey in December 2020 to January 2021. Related research on victim services throughout the pandemic highlights what we have always known: that advocates and service providers are resilient and dedicated. We shifted to new ways of using technology to communicate with survivors and each other while coping with profound personal, professional, and pre-existing societal challenges and inequities. However, there is a cost to excessive flexibility and creativity in burnout, vicarious trauma, and exhaustion. We’re grateful for your responses and your work every day alongside survivors to increase safety, privacy, and healing.

• NEW! Resumen Ejecutivo: Abuso tecnológico en la pandemia y más allá
  Safety Net

  Safety Net anuncia el lanzamiento de un nuevo informe: “Abuso tecnológico en la pandemia y más allá”, una mirada a los hallazgos de una evaluación de necesidades del campo que incluyó la participación de más de 1000 defensores y profesionales de sistemas legales de todo Estados Unidos. Leer el informe completo o el resumen ejecutivo.
  
  
  

  Hallazgos clave:

  • Los tipos más comunes de abuso tecnológico (acoso, limitación del acceso a la tecnología y vigilancia) aumentaron durante la pandemia.
  • Los teléfonos, las redes sociales y la mensajería fueron las tecnologías más utilizadas indebidamente como táctica de abuso tecnológico.
  • Los dispositivos de Internet de las Cosas (IoT), los rastreadores de ubicación de próxima generación y otras tecnologías emergentes se utilizan cada vez más en el abuso tecnológico.
  • La falta de acceso de los sobrevivientes a la tecnología, a veces llamada la “brecha digital,” es una barrera para acceder a los servicios, el apoyo legal, la corte, y otros servicios y apoyo sociales.
  
  

  Conclusiones:

  • Debemos estar preparados para la probabilidad de que las tácticas de abuso tecnológico adoptadas durante la pandemia no se abandonen fácilmente.
  • Deberíamos trabajar juntos para promover la equidad digital y la seguridad tecnológica.

  La tecnología puede amplificar el abuso, pero también es utilizada estratégicamente por los sobrevivientes y quienes los apoyan. En el futuro, debemos llevar este conocimiento aún más profundamente a nuestro trabajo para responder a la violencia y al abuso, y prevenirlos mientras apoyamos el bienestar de los proveedores.
  
  

  Agradecemos  a los dedicados defensores y profesionales de los sistemas legales. Muchos de los que están leyendo esto ahora se tomaron el tiempo para completar nuestra encuesta desde diciembre de 2020 hasta enero de 2021. La investigación relacionada sobre los servicios a las víctimas durante la pandemia destaca lo que siempre hemos sabido: que los defensores y los proveedores de servicios son resilientes y dedicados. Cambiamos a nuevas formas de utilizar la tecnología para la comunicación con los supervivientes y entre ellos, haciendo frente a profundos retos y desigualdades personales, profesionales y sociales preexistentes. Sin embargo, existe un costo por la excesiva flexibilidad y creatividad: el agotamiento, el trauma indirecto y el desgaste. Estamos agradecidos por sus respuestas y su trabajo todos los días junto a los sobrevivientes para contribuir con la seguridad, la privacidad y la recuperación.

• NEW! Informe Completo : Abuso tecnológico en la pandemia y más allá
  Safety Net

  Safety Net anuncia el lanzamiento de un nuevo informe: “Abuso tecnológico en la pandemia y más allá”, una mirada a los hallazgos de una evaluación de necesidades del campo que incluyó la participación de más de 1000 defensores y profesionales de sistemas legales de todo Estados Unidos. Leer el informe completo o el resumen ejecutivo.
  
  
  

  Hallazgos clave:

  • Los tipos más comunes de abuso tecnológico (acoso, limitación del acceso a la tecnología y vigilancia) aumentaron durante la pandemia.
  • Los teléfonos, las redes sociales y la mensajería fueron las tecnologías más utilizadas indebidamente como táctica de abuso tecnológico.
  • Los dispositivos de Internet de las Cosas (IoT), los rastreadores de ubicación de próxima generación y otras tecnologías emergentes se utilizan cada vez más en el abuso tecnológico.
  • La falta de acceso de los sobrevivientes a la tecnología, a veces llamada la “brecha digital,” es una barrera para acceder a los servicios, el apoyo legal, la corte, y otros servicios y apoyo sociales.
  
  

  Conclusiones:

  • Debemos estar preparados para la probabilidad de que las tácticas de abuso tecnológico adoptadas durante la pandemia no se abandonen fácilmente.
  • Deberíamos trabajar juntos para promover la equidad digital y la seguridad tecnológica.

  La tecnología puede amplificar el abuso, pero también es utilizada estratégicamente por los sobrevivientes y quienes los apoyan. En el futuro, debemos llevar este conocimiento aún más profundamente a nuestro trabajo para responder a la violencia y al abuso, y prevenirlos mientras apoyamos el bienestar de los proveedores.
  
  

  Agradecemos  a los dedicados defensores y profesionales de los sistemas legales. Muchos de los que están leyendo esto ahora se tomaron el tiempo para completar nuestra encuesta desde diciembre de 2020 hasta enero de 2021. La investigación relacionada sobre los servicios a las víctimas durante la pandemia destaca lo que siempre hemos sabido: que los defensores y los proveedores de servicios son resilientes y dedicados. Cambiamos a nuevas formas de utilizar la tecnología para la comunicación con los supervivientes y entre ellos, haciendo frente a profundos retos y desigualdades personales, profesionales y sociales preexistentes. Sin embargo, existe un costo por la excesiva flexibilidad y creatividad: el agotamiento, el trauma indirecto y el desgaste. Estamos agradecidos por sus respuestas y su trabajo todos los días junto a los sobrevivientes para contribuir con la seguridad, la privacidad y la recuperación.

• National Strategy Sessions on Sustaining Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
  The National Resource Center for Reaching Victims
• One Year Later: Reflections on Sustaining Services for Survivors with Disabilities During COVID-19
  Vera Institute of Justice