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Ending gender-based violence requires effort from everyone. In this episode, Kellie Greene, a program specialist from OVW, joins Patchwork to share how teaching children at a young age about healthy relationships and engaging men as allies can get us closer to ending gender-based violence. She also shares innovative approaches to engaging these populations, as well as showcases two examples of this forward-thinking work.

Human Trafficking is a crime that affects all socio-economic backgrounds and it does not discriminate based on race, education level, citizenship status or gender.  In this episode, Savannah Sanders, author of Sex Trafficking Prevention: A Trauma-Informed Approach for Parents and Professionals, and a survivor herself, joins Patchwork to share her story. She shares what she has learned about the field and how to help...

One of the top priorities at DOJ is preventing violent crime. At OVW, one area we focus on specifically is sexual assault on campus. In this episode, Jennifer Hirsch and Shamus Khan, the authors of a book titled “Sexual Citizens: A Landmark Study of Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus,” join Patchwork to frame the topic of assault on campuses, describe issues they found...

For many victims of sexual assault, the road to recovery and becoming a survivor begins with the care of a nurse who is trained to help in the critical moments following a violent crime. These nurses are commonly referred to as a sexual assault nurse examiner, or SANE. In this episode, Kim Day joins Patchwork to share stories and advice that she has collected...

Elder abuse is generally thought of as exploitation and financial abuse perpetrated by strangers, however the abuse commonly comes from people who are known and trusted and it often includes sexual violence and stalking. Kristin Burki, the Director of the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL), explains how sexual abuse of elders is a form of power and control and how the...

Ending gender-based violence requires effort and awareness. Unique cultural differences must be accounted for and included in every advocates’ plan of care if they intend to work from a trauma-informed perspective, according to Dr. Tricia Bent-Goodley. In this episode she shares how misconception can hide a problem within a community, elaborates on the idea that community perception is critical to understanding the victim’s story, and...

The Resource Sharing Project is part of a national movement to end sexual violence. They provide support to coalitions across the country that serve victims of sexual violence. In this episode, Kris Bein, the Assistant Director at the Resource Sharing Project, and Monika Johnson Hostler, the Executive Director of the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault, join Patchwork to elaborate on creating safe spaces...

Regina Lombardo leads the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. After three decades in the field, Lombardo understands the nuances and details that are involved in making a successful firearms-related case against a dangerous criminal, including perpetrators of domestic violence. In this episode, she shares her holistic approach to working with victims of domestic and gun violence and describes how she worked to...

Firearms in the hands of abusers dramatically increase the risk of homicide for victims of domestic violence. Law enforcement officers face significant danger when responding to domestic violence emergencies where a gun is present. United States Attorneys are taking a leading role in working to reduce the danger. In this episode, Erin Nealy Cox, the US Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, describes...

The presence of a firearm dramatically increases the likelihood of homicide in a domestic violence situation. This heightened danger extends to everyone in the household as well as law enforcement officers who respond to domestic violence calls. In this episode, David Keck, the Project Director for the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Firearms, shares concerns he has heard from the communities he...

Domestic Violence is not limited to physically harming someone. It can include causing psychological harm, emotional distress, and willful intimidation or threats. One in five women will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes. There are hotlines to call, coalitions to help find victim services, and attorneys to file legal actions, but how do we prevent the violence before someone is harmed?   In this...

On October 15th, 2020, the Department of Justice transitioned to a new grants management system, called JustGrants, with improved grants management abilities in an updated system. Along with the shift to JustGrants, OVW, OJP, and COPS grantees will now receive funding through the Automated Standard Application for Payments, or ASAP. These shifts are a result of feedback from grantees and represent a significant step...

Facial recognition is one of the leading tools that brings missing children home. Dr. David Hunt increases these chances by volunteering his time and expertise to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Working with trained artists, he uses his experience and cranial-metric analyses to predict and illustrate what a missing child might look like from a few years to a few decades...

Applying for federal funding can be a difficult task. Sometimes, questions arise about what can and cannot be funded and in many cases, those applying for funding do not have a professional grant writer within reach. In this episode, Carrie Mitchell, a program specialist from the Office on Violence Against Justice, describes common mistakes that she encounters while reviewing grants and offers tips on...