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MiVAN's Paper to Practice: Unlock evidence-based advocacy in short, easy-to-watch videos. Watch our new series on Intersectionality and Reproductive Coercion today!

To get credit for watching this training on MiVAN.org, click here. Below are segments from the webinar that provide helpful summaries: What is Historical Trauma? [6 minutes] How do …

A strengths-based approach: Resources for understanding, embracing, and practicing the importance of focusing on strengths.

May 21, 2019 · The empowerment, strength-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approaches described in other resource sections provide a strong foundation of practice for …

Mar 31, 2025 · SASHA Center and MiVAN This training teaches advocates more about the experiences of African American sexual assault survivors, helps identify barriers to help …

A library of resources that explain burnout and vicarious trauma while encouraging and promoting self-care and resiliency among advocates working with victims of crime.

On this page, you can find and enroll in Online Courses, in-person trainings and events in which MiVAN is hosting or participating. For an overview of your enrolled courses, trainings, and …

4 days ago · Vicarious Trauma in Advocacy MiVAN with Lisa Tieszen May 2022 Dr. Pooley interviews Lisa Tieszen, co-founder of the organizational health agency Resilience Works, to …