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Addressing Cultural Differences to Support Victims of GBV
Podcast
Addressing Cultural Differences to Support Victims of GBV
45 minutes, 31 seconds
Publication Date: May 21, 2021
This OVW podcast addresses how cultural differences can stir misconceptions and cause obstacles when working with victims of crime. It provides recommendations, useful for law enforcement, on how to support a victim from a trauma-informed lens.
Topic(s):
Collaboration and Partnerships Investigations TraumaVAWA Crime(s):
Dating Violence Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Stalking Trafficking in Tribal Nations/CommunitiesRole(s):
First Line Supervisor Investigator/Detective Patrol Officer/DeputyRelated Resources
Enhancing Community Trust: Proactive Approaches to DV and SV
Publication Date: Jan 2020
This toolkit has a law enforcement agency self-assessment, community assessment, sample outreach letter, action planning guide, and additional suggestions and resources to support an engaging agency response to victims of domestic & sexual violence.
National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project (NIWAP) Brochure
10 minutes
Publication Date: 2019
Learn about the programs and areas of focus of the National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project (NIWAP).
A Roadmap to Success: Building a Co-Responder Program Announcement
Publication Date: 2024
This page announcement highlights the release of a LETTAC tool: a guide for law enforcement, victim advocates, and community partners wanting to implement a co-responder program to support victims of domestic violence.
