Community Solutions to Sexual and Domestic Violence: VIRGINIA

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The Alarming Truth Behind the Rising Mortality Rate in the U.S.

While the global maternal mortality rate (MMR) decreased by 36.6 percent between 2000 and 2015, the U.S. MMR increased by 16.6 percent. The United States was one of six countries and the only developed country to see an increase in maternal mortality during this time period.

To learn more, check out the infographic below designed by Bradley University’s online Master of Science in Nursing program.

 

The Intersection of Spirituality, Religion And Intimate Partner Violence in the African American Community

Black women look to their spiritual roots for solace and relief when coping with intimate partner violence.  This article explores the roles of the Black church in addressing intimate partner violence.  It offers suggestions for clergy on how they can facilitate healing for survivors and address perpetrators.  It concludes with a set of recommendations for domestic violence and sexual assault service providers on how they can incorporate spiritual elements into their programs.

The Intersections Between Intimate Partner Violence and HIV/AIDS

The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women has compiled a Special Collections series on the Intersections Between Intimate Partner Violence and HIV/AIDS.  The Special Collection series includes terms and definitions, impact on at-risk populations, where to get tested, and the various articles discussing the intersection of intimate partner violence and HIV/AIDS.

 

http://www.vawnet.org/special-collections/DV-HIV.php

The State of Violence in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Communities of Virginia

Report of a 10-month study completead in 2008 and conducted by the Virginia Anti-Violence Project.  The study included a survey of 1,000 individuals who identified as LGBTQ Virginians and addressed their experiences of sexual, intimate partner, and hate violence.  They study also included a questionnaire for sexual and domestic violence agencies and LGBTQ service organizations regarding the services they offer LGBTQ individuals experiencing violence.  59 pages, includes survey and questionnaire.

Trauma-Informed Birth Support for Survivors of Abuse Webinar

This VAWnet webinar provides information on the impact of trauma in pregnancy and childbirth, and outlines how a partnership between advocates and birth workers in the community may be of benefit to pregnant survivors of domestic or sexual violence.  Together, victim advocacy and doula skills can set in motion a new beginning for healthier relationships between survivors of abuse and their newborns.

 

http://www.vawnet.org/summary.php?doc_id=4511&find_type=web_desc_TT