This brief report highlights key findings from a qualitative evaluation examining the experiences of domestic violence advocates and service providers who support Black immigrant and refugee survivors. The evaluation focused on identifying innovative and emerging…
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This brief report presents key findings from a qualitative evaluation focused on the experiences of domestic violence advocates and direct service providers working with Black immigrant and refugee survivors. The evaluation sought to better understand…
This brief report summarizes key findings from a qualitative evaluation focused on the experiences of domestic violence advocates and direct service providers supporting Black immigrant and refugee survivors. The evaluation aimed to identify the factors…
Domestic violence (DV) is a major factor contributing to housing instability and homelessness. Survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence are disproportionately affected, with studies showing that they are four times more likely to experience…
For over 50 years, survivors’ voices and realities have shaped responses to domestic and sexual violence. From emergency shelter to sheltering solutions beyond imminent threats of harm, housing has always been a critical part of…
When Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and other survivors are in danger, who do they turn to, what support do they want? In this webinar, Lisa Goodman will present the findings of a…
People of color are dramatically more likely than White people to experience homelessness in the United States. In September 2016, the Center for Social Innovation launched SPARC (Supporting Partnerships for Anti-Racist Communities) to understand and…
Racial microaggressions are often unintentional and subtle forms of racism that manifest in interpersonal communications, behaviors, or environments. The purpose of this study was to explore the presence of racial microaggressions within domestic violence shelters…
This project that is the subject of this report focused on developing and improving the delivery of culturally competent domestic violence services in underserved low-income communities of color, particularly African American communities. To that end,…
This report features the work of Asha Family Services, Inc., (Asha), a domestic abuse program in Wisconsin specifically designed to serve the needs of African Americans. Asha is governed by people of color committed to…
