Check out the newest resource from @elevateuplift
"Understanding the Distinctions Between IPV SV and Non-IPV SV" is an important resource that delves into definitions of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and the intersections and distinctions between these forms of violence.
View the full resource at eleavateuplift.org/resources or by visiting the link in our bio 🔗
Out now—episode 6 of Rooted in Healing 🌳
In this episode, we confront how sexual violence has been weaponized in times of war across the globe and throughout history. How does generational and historical trauma from these atrocities get passed down in oppressed communities? How does this trauma manifest in our bodies and relationships? How can sexual assault advocates support healing from this type of generational and historical trauma? Explore these questions and more by checking out our latest episode.
Listen in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out elevateuplift.org/podcast to learn more 🔗
Episode 5 of Rooted in Healing is here!
In this episode, we will unpack how lack of reproductive freedom compounds the systemic oppression experienced by victims and survivors of sexual violence, especially those in marginalized communities. How does lack of bodily autonomy compound the oppression faced by culturally specific communities? What are the intersections of reproductive health services, culturally grounded responses, and survivor-centered care? And what role do advocates play?
Listen in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out elevateuplift.org/podcast to learn more 🔗
Radical Changes—episode 4 of Rooted in Healing is here 🌳
How can programs cultivate a culture that embraces feedback and acknowledges areas of improvement? Change and growth are integral to sustainable sexual assault programs. In this episode, we’ll explore how openness to radical change, bravely engaging in critical self-assessment, and honest reflection on what is and what isn’t working makes for better programs & services for survivors of sexual assault.
Listen in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out elevateuplift.org/podcast to learn more 🔗
Listen now! Episode 3: Intersectional Identities Need Intersectional Responses 💜
When we base our work on anti-oppression and empowerment principles, our programs become better equipped to meet the varied needs of sexual assault survivors. Join us as we discuss how centering survivors as experts on their own experiences contributes to more impactful support services.
Listen in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out elevateuplift.org/podcast to learn more 🔗
Rooted in Healing episode 2 is out now 🎧
In this episode, we’ll explore how we’re preparing our teams to do the work of addressing the unique and multi-faceted needs of survivors of sexual violence. How do we integrate trauma-informed frameworks into sexual assault-specific training? What types of training exists? What is missing?
Listen in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out elevateuplift.org/podcast to learn more 🔗
When it comes to anti-sexual violence work, there is no such thing as one-size-fits-all. 🌱
Many of the principles of SADI did not work for tribal communities or other communities of color and have been held to very select mainstream values, practices, and standards. The reality is: tribal and other communities of color have been doing innovative, excellent, and courageous work for a long time.
