PIVOT Towards Promising Futures – Details, episodes & analysis

We are joined by Amanda Gould with the Los Angeles LGBT Center for part two on working with LGBTQ+ survivors – and more specifically, diving into the experiences of Black transgender survivors. Amanda shares that Black trans women have the highest rates of IPV and simultaneously have many barriers to accessing services. Amanda reminds us that trans people are often turned away from services and shelters and may also be mistreated during intakes and screening, contributing to experiences of trauma.

We also explore the current legislative climate of anti-LGBT policies across the U.S. and how they affect DV service provision. Amanda shares ways organizations and providers can be more responsive to trans survivors, as well as strategies for better serving the LGBT community. Join us in learning what can be done to advance access to safety and healing for trans survivors in our communities.

In this must-listen conversation with Jennifer Haddad Bell, we lift up the experiences of survivors facing reproductive coercion and the critical role of prevention and early intervention in reproductive health. Gain valuable insights from Jennifer about her work in high schools and on campuses, and her advocacy for comprehensive sexual health education for young individuals. This episode includes actionable guidance for healthcare providers in supporting survivors and invites listeners to challenge their perspectives on reproductive health. Tune in to empower yourself with knowledge on how to educate young people and support survivors meaningfully.

In this episode, we are joined by Catherine “Cat” Shugrue Dos Santos, Deputy Executive Director for Programs at the New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP). Through this conversation, we learn simple and culture-specific ways to partner with and serve LGBTQI+ survivors of domestic violence. Cat generously shares her expertise around meaningful ways to improve services and interventions for survivors. This is a must-listen episode for anyone who wants to better support the LGBTQI+ survivors in their communities.

In this episode, we are joined by Noemi Gonzalez-Rocha and Liliana Herrera, both certified interpreters, licensed trainers, coaches and consultants. Our guests generously share their wisdom and expertise on what it means to practice language justice. Additionally, through this conversation practitioners and organizations will learn what steps they can take to prioritize this aspect of inclusion by ensuring that all services and interventions are delivered in the language of the families they serve.

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En este episodio, Vilma Gonzalez de Coordinadora Paz para la Mujer y Romelinda Grullon del Centro de la Mujer Dominicana nos acompañan y comparten el impacto que ha causado las limitaciones de recursos en la isla para los servicios de violencia de género. También discutimos la realidad de trabajar con sobrevivientes incluyendo inmigrantes indocumentados en Puerto Rico.

In this episode (Spanish), Vilma Gonzalez of Coordinadora Paz para la Mujer and Romelinda Grullon of the Dominican Women's Center join us and share the impact that resource constraints on the island have caused for gender-based violence services. We also discussed the reality of working with survivors including undocumented immigrants in Puerto Rico.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Juan Carlos Areán, who shares his expertise and valuable insight on working with people who use violence (PUV). Juan Carlos discusses how the work has evolved, what is new in the field, and what exciting new practices we can look forward to. Tune in to learn about best practices such as using relational and systemic strategies to develop accountability and encourage positive change. Also shared in this discussion are resources and suggestions on what steps organizations can take to support this important work.

Abusive Partner Accountability and Engagement Clearinghouse

Workbook for Fathers Who Have Harmed Their Partners and Families and Want to Change

Victim-Defined Advocacy Beyond Leaving

In this episode, Dr. Rocio Chang discusses Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the connection they have to chronic health conditions, mental illness, and substance use in adulthood. She emphasizes that practitioners working with BIPOC communities can consider culturally relevant experiences that weren’t necessarily considered when ACEs was originally developed in the 1990s by Vincent Felitti and Robert Anda. Some of these considerations include experiences of immigration, institutional racism, and historical oppression.This episode ends with insights for service providers and organizations to consider in order to support culturally responsive interventions and practices. Learn more:

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Did you know the Supreme Court narrowly upheld the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in June? What does this mean for Indian children and families, tribal sovereignty, and for YOU?

Tune in to a conversation with Wendy Mota and Mary Kathryn (MK) Nagle discussing the implications of the ruling – and specific steps you can take to protect #ICWA and defend the rights of children to remain within their cultural communities. Presented by Promising Futures at Futures Without Violence in partnership with the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC).

Xiomara Campos from the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) shares valuable insight and expertise on serving immigrant survivors in a holistic and culturally relevant way. Learn next steps you can take to pivot in this direction.

Mary Kathryn Nagle joins us to discuss the upcoming Supreme Court ruling on the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). MK discusses the main arguments being presented at court contesting the constitutionality of ICWA and why the outcome of this case is so critical when supporting Native American children that are at risk of being removed from their homes. MK dives more deeply into the significance of ICWA and its connection to the 14th Amendment and what both have represented historically. The case ruling is expected in June 2023 – tune in to learn more about what you can do to protect ICWA. Learn more about ICWA with the National Indian Child Welfare Association. #protectICWA