Resources and Training Information for Advocacy Programs Related to COVID-19
These resources have been compiled from many sources. Warmest thanks to all the organizations working hard to make sure that we all have access to the information we need to support survivors during these challenging times!
Praxis continues to offer our usual assistance during these challenging times. Let us know how we might be able to support you!
Praxis updates and adds to this list regularly; the last update was June 9th, 2020.
If you know of a COVID-19 resource that is not on this list, email info@praxisinternational.org to add it!
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Upcoming Training Sessions click here to close this section. Sample Policies and Procedures The following are samples of draft policies that have been put together by a variety of different organizations. We encourage you to modify them to make them relevant to your organization. Remember to be sure that any policy changes remain in compliance with guidance from funders. In addition to sample policies, a number of documents are included that may be useful in developing new policies and procedures for your organization. Administrative Leave: Sample Policies Policy collection compiled by the Resource Sharing Project that includes administrative leave policies from MNCASA, the Nebraska Coalition, MCADSV, IowaCASA, CCASA, and KCSDV. Policy collection compiled by the Resource Sharing Project that includes remote work policies from MNCASA, the Nebraska Coalition, FRIS (West Virginia Coalition), IowaCASA, CCASA, and OAESV. Remote Work: Proposal for Telecommuting Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Resource Sharing Project Sample proposal from MCASA to be used by an employee requesting to telecommute. click here to close this section. Information and Guidelines for Remote Work/Technology Remote Supervision in Rural Dual/Multi-Service Advocacy Agencies Community-Sourced Google Doc Resources for Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19 Developing Program Policy on Staff Use of Personal and Remote Devices: Ten Tips Using Technology to Communicate with Survivors During a Public Health Crisis National Network to End Domestic Violence How to Operate as a Remote Workplace During a Public Health Crisis National Network to End Domestic Violence Best Practices When Using Mobile Devices for Advocacy National Network to End Domestic Violence National Network to End Domestic Violence Tip Sheets: Designing Accessible Resources for People with Disabilities and Deaf People End Abuse of People with Disabilities (Webinar Recording) Working Remotely: Key Considerations for Survivor-Centered Organizations National Resource Center for Reaching Victims click here to close this section. Advocacy Resources Multilingual Posters/Info Sheets on COVID-19 Switchboard Connecting Resettlement Experts Centering Equity in Times of Crisis and Uncertainty Corporation for Supportive Housing Racial Equity and Social Justice Resources for COVID-19 COVID-19 Disability Community Preparedness Resources (U.S. Based) Google doc covering variety of considerations COVID-19 and Consumer Protections National Resource Center for Reaching Victims The Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Trans People Need to Know National Center for Transgender Equality Get Engaged Online in Sexual Assault Awareness Month National Sexual Violence Resource Center COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities, Families, and Service Providers Preventing & Managing the Spread of COVID-19 Within Domestic Violence Programs National Resource Center on Domestic Violence Webinar Recording: Safety Planning During a Quarantine Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (Webinar Recordings) National Strategy Sessions on Sustaining Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic National Resource Center for Reaching Victims Information on COVID-19 for survivors, communities, and DV/SA programs Resources on the Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) National Network to End Domestic Violence Resources for COVID-19 Response National Sexual Violence Resource Center COVID-19 Emerging Response Resources Analysis: The Impact of COVID-19 on Immigrant Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Now More Than Ever: People Experiencing Abuse Need Faith Community Support Tips for Family and Friends of People Experiencing Violence at Home Digital Consent in the Age of COVID-19 National Sexual Violence Resource Center 6 Ways You Can Support Survivors Online During Sexual Assault Awareness Month National Sexual Violence Resource Center click here to close this section. Funding Opportunities COVID-19 Emergency Funding Sources Coronavirus and COVID-19 Funds Hardship Support for Domestic Violence Shelters and Programs Allstate Foundation, administered through NNEDV click here to close this section. Medical Resources The Resource Sharing Project compiled General Tips from the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN), as adapted below: International Association of Forensic Nurses National Health Care for the Homeless Council Recommended COVID-19 Response Guidance for Medical-Forensic Services Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Open Letter About Coronavirus and the LGBTQ+ Community GLMA Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality Guidance for Tribes and Urban Indian Programs on COVID-19 Indian Country ECHO COVID-19 Didactic Presentations Could Shuttered Rural Hospitals Reopen to Treat Pandemic? click here to close this section. Legal System Resources The International Association of Chiefs of Police has compiled and developed helpful resources on the members-only section of their website. If your organization is a member, access the COVID-19 discussion group to explore this content. Guidance for Preventative and Responsive Measures to Coronavirus by Police and Law Enforcement What Law Enforcement Personnel Need to Know about COVID-19 Law Enforcement Information on COVID-19 International Association of Chiefs of Police Frequently Asked Questions Involving Courts and COVID-19 COVID-19 Tribal Court Resources National American Indian Court Judes Association Guidance for Preventative and Responsive Measures to Coronavirus for Parole, Probation, and Clemency Guidance for Preventative and Responsive Measures to Coronavirus for Immigration System Actors RE: USCIS Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) click here to close this section. Resources for Survivors National Domestic Violence Hotline Identifying Supportive People–Pods and Pod Mapping Worksheet Bay Area Transformative Justice Collective How Can Parents Find Safe Child Care in Emergencies? COVID-19 Disability Community Preparedness Resources (U.S. Based) Community Sourced 7 Ways Survivors of Sexual Violence Can Practice Self-Care When Retraumatized During Tragedy National Sexual Violence Resource Center COVID-19 Information By and For People with Disabilities Action Steps for Attendant Service Users in Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Safer Drug Use During the COVID-19 Outbreak click here to close this section. Resources to Support Well-Being What Does Feminist Leadership Look Like in a Pandemic? Coronavirus: Wisdom from a Social Justice Lens Healing Justice Podcast Caring Across Distance: Some Things to Consider Before Movement Gatherings During COVID-19 Community Sourced We Have to Take Care of Each Other: Mutual Aid for COVID-19 and Beyond #SustainingCommunity Video Series Virtual tours of museums, zoos, Disneyland, etc. Hidden Worlds of the National Parks Staying Centered: A Virtual Breather for People Supporting Survivors During the COVID-19 Pandemic Zoë Flowers; National Resource Center for Reaching Victims Increasing Social Connection While “Social Distancing” Alicea Lieberman and Juliana Schroeder click here to close this section. Other Useful Documents Emergency Preparedness Toolkit: A Guide for Domestic Violence Organizations California Partnership to End Domestic Violence Help Prevent Stigma and Promote Resilience Resources to Plan, Prepare and Respond (Video) Infectious Disease Preparedness for Homeless Assistance Providers and Their Partners click here to close this section.