Basic Propositions: Survivors and Substance Abuse This memo offers social science literature to explain the link between IPV victimization and substance use/SUD for practitioners working with criminalized survivors. Organization BWJP Health & Wellbeing Link to the Basic Propositions: Survivors and Substance Abuse page
A Criminalized Survivor’s First Court Date Guide for advocates supporting victim-defendants by providing court preparation guidance and suggestions for managing stress with self-care plans. Organization BWJP Legal & Policy Link to the A Criminalized Survivor’s First Court Date page
Understanding and Explaining Trauma and its Effects: A Guide for Community-Based Advocates Guide for community-based advocates to understand and accurately explain complex concepts about trauma to domestic and sexual assault survivors. Organization BWJP Health & Wellbeing Link to the Understanding and Explaining Trauma and its Effects: A Guide for Community-Based Advocates page
VAWA No Fee Toolkit Toolkit for advocates, attorneys, court personnel, and law enforcement to ensure compliance with VAWA's "no fee" prohibition for protection orders. Organization BWJP Legal & Policy Link to the VAWA No Fee Toolkit page
Child Support Palm Card This resource is a brief, practical "palm card" designed to provide essential information for securing child support when the co-parent is abusive. Organization BWJP Survivor Safety Link to the Child Support Palm Card page