Most stakeholders agree domestic abuse is a problem. Many agree the need to assess for abuse risk is important. Some value the usefulness of objective risk assessment measures. But what if all stakeholders worked to merge objective risk assessments and victim risk perceptions to solidify safety? During this process, additional research is needed to understand … Continued
Survivors of domestic and sexual violence with mental health disabilities still face significant barriers in seeking and receiving healing services, including more significant or unfamiliar responses to trauma and lingering stigma around their disabilities. Service providers must continue the work in ensuring survivors’ services are safe, welcoming, and accessible and that their experiences are centered. … Continued
Deaf individuals in the U.S. experience rates of domestic and/or sexual violence equal to or higher than hearing individuals, with emerging research pointing to rates twice that of hearing individuals. From 911 systems that only take phone calls to victim service providers not providing American Sign Language interpreters, Deaf survivors routinely face barriers when reaching … Continued
Through panel presentations and other interactive approaches designed to help you learn, a number of experts in the field examined domestic violence homicide prevention efforts, explored their limitations in underserved communities, and offered planning and grant making strategies you can undertake to address this complex issue with partners in your state.
During this webinar, Amanda Watson, Program Director at Praxis International, will explore ways in which programs can better understand the cultural implications of working with American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) survivors with disabilities and provide guidance on strategies for best serving them.
This 30-minute webinar highlights risk factors for intimate partner homicide including red flags and assessing for danger.
Webinar on conducting risk assessments on domestic violence with considerations for Batterers Intervention Programs during COVID-19.
This webinar commences with a discussion of various perspectives (advocacy, judicial, family law attorneys, court administrator, intimate partner violence victim/survivor) on family court systems. Dr. Websdale addresses the significance of intimate partner violence in family court, the importance of assessing the extent, context, and meaning of such violence, and the relevance and possible usefulness of … Continued
The Webinar explores dangerous intimate partner violence relationships and the various considerations for risk triaging and safety planning.
Danger assessments are integral in identifying victims at high risk for potential lethality because they act as a tool to assess the characteristics of a domestic violence offender, victim or relationship. Danger assessments could be the difference between life and death. In this webinar, presenters will examine various tools used to screen for risk or … Continued