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Topic: Trauma
Unpacking Trauma-Informed Teaching
Article from "Cult of Pedagogy" blog about the basics of trauma and how teachers and school staff can incorporate trauma-informed strategies.
“5 Things about Queer Intimate Partner Violence You Should Know”
From a young queer survivor - geared towards adults and parents/professionals/providers.
Lean On Me guidebook: for caregivers and educators
Children often don't have the words to disclose that they have been sexually abused, or choose to remain silent because they fear they won't be believed. The guidebook is designed to inform, guide, and educate caregivers to safeguard children from...
Lean On Me videos: A Caregiver’s Guide to supporting children healing from sexual abuse
Children often don't have the words to disclose that they have been sexually abused, or choose to remain silent because they fear they won't be believed. This series is designed to inform, guide, and educate caregivers to safeguard children from...
Self-Care Tips for Survivors
Continuously updated list of self-care tips from RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network).
“Luckiest Girl Alive” movie roundtable
In this video, RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) is sharing their support and partnership with Netflix for the new film, "Luckiest Girl Alive" (2022). The book's author, an actor, and licensed clinical social worker talk about how one...
“Healing with PTSD is not Linear”
An article with information on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after sexual violence, and resources for those showing symptoms. From RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network/National Sexual Assault Helpline)
People with Disabilities and Domestic Violence Fact Sheet
2022 Fact sheet presented by National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). Includes statistics and information about abuse.
Ask Ava, Episode 128: “How does the Sexual Assault Response Team support teens?”
A special longer podcast interview - episode is geared towards teens and those who care about teens. Watch the video version here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BlzHKW0TRo&t=1s