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Archived Webinar: Forum on Afghan Arrivals and Housing Needs
Author(s): Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA)
Date: November 18, 2021
Topic(s): Housing, Safety
Subtopic(s): Emergency Preparedness
Date: November 18, 2021
Topic(s): Housing, Safety
Subtopic(s): Emergency Preparedness
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) invites you to learn about how you can help provide a warm welcome for Afghan allies and friends with primary attention on the urgent need for both transitional and long-term housing. In the midst of the outpouring of support, local resettlement organizations have been busier than ever receiving Afghans already evacuated …
Blog Post: A Resource List for Serving Afghan Evacuees
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: August 23, 2021
Topic(s): Case Management, Immigration Legal Needs, Safety
Date: August 23, 2021
Topic(s): Case Management, Immigration Legal Needs, Safety
In July 2021, the U.S. government initiated Operation Allies Refuge to quickly admit and resettle individuals from and in Afghanistan who have worked for, or on behalf of, the U.S. government. The resettlement network is working to support Afghan evacuees by providing available benefits and services, including those funded by ORR. This blog post lists resources you may find helpful in serving these clients, including resources in Dari and Pashto.
Archived Webinar: Panel Discussion on Fundamentals of Equity and Resettlement
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: June 30, 2021
Topic(s): Case Management, Community Engagement, Cultural Awareness, Safety
Date: June 30, 2021
Topic(s): Case Management, Community Engagement, Cultural Awareness, Safety
Hosted on June 30, 2021, the training was delivered by Isabelle Darling, Clinical Lead, National Partnership for Community Training (NPCT); Fasil Aragaw, Refugee Integration Specialist, Gulf Coast JFCS ; Dr. Tadios Belay, Founder and President, Board of Directors of the U.S. Africa Institute and Angie Uwimana, Interpreter, Gulf Coast JFCS. Race and racism are difficult …
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Archived Webinar: Fundamentals of Equity and Resettlement: Understanding Social Identities in Resettlement Services
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: June 16, 2021
Topic(s): Case Management, Community Engagement, Cultural Awareness, Organizational Development, Safety
Date: June 16, 2021
Topic(s): Case Management, Community Engagement, Cultural Awareness, Organizational Development, Safety
Hosted on June 16, 2021, this training was delivered by Isabelle Darling, Clinical Lead, National Partnership for Community Training (NPCT); and Fasil Aragaw, Refugee Integration Specialist, Gulf Coast JFCS. The U.S. has historically been a symbol for “the land of the free,” but recent events have jolted communities across the country to address historically rooted …
Guide: Fundamentals of Equity and Resettlement: Understanding Social Identities in Resettlement Services
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: June 10, 2021
Topic(s): Case Management, Community Engagement, Cultural Awareness, Organizational Development, Safety
Date: June 10, 2021
Topic(s): Case Management, Community Engagement, Cultural Awareness, Organizational Development, Safety
The United States has historically been a symbol for “the land of the free,” but recent events have jolted communities across the country to address historically rooted issues of discrimination, dynamics of power and privilege, and inequities experienced across marginalized social groups. From cultural orientation to employment, the fear of bias and discrimination can pervade …
Blog Post: Resource List: Confronting, Reporting, and Healing After Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: May 6, 2021
Topic(s): Safety
Date: May 6, 2021
Topic(s): Safety
This blog post includes resources to help address the growing crisis of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes, including: resources for service providers to educate themselves and confront the rise in hate incidents; resources on the intersection of bias and COVID-19; multilingual resources for Asian-American Pacific-Islander (AAPI) individuals to report hate incidents; and resources on supporting clients following traumatic experiences.
Evidence Summary: What works to prevent and respond to intimate partner violence among refugees?
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: April 30, 2021
Topic(s): Case Management, Child, Youth, and Family Services, Health, Mental Health and Wellness, Safety
Subtopic(s): Domestic Violence
Date: April 30, 2021
Topic(s): Case Management, Child, Youth, and Family Services, Health, Mental Health and Wellness, Safety
Subtopic(s): Domestic Violence
This evidence summary assesses the state of available evidence regarding interventions to prevent or respond to intimate partner violence among resettled refugees.
Archived Webinar: Safety Planning with Unaccompanied Refugee Minors
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: April 15, 2021
Topic(s): Child, Youth, and Family Services, Safety
Subtopic(s): Child and Youth Wellbeing, Safety Planning
Date: April 15, 2021
Topic(s): Child, Youth, and Family Services, Safety
Subtopic(s): Child and Youth Wellbeing, Safety Planning
This webinar, hosted on April 15 2021, was delivered by Amy Fleischauer, Director of Survivor Support Services, International Institute of Buffalo, and Tigest Coleman, Strengths-Based Services Training Officer, Switchboard. This webinar introduced current URM service providers to key approaches, including safety planning, to help identify vulnerable youth and prevent further exploitation. By the end of …
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Video: Preventing Sexual Assault
Author(s): Ethnic Minorities of Burma Advocacy and Resource Center (EMBARC)
Date: April 14, 2021
Topic(s): Safety
Date: April 14, 2021
Topic(s): Safety
These multilingual videos discuss information about preventing sexual assault and abuse. They describe risk factors, including past experiences of violence and harmful gender roles, as well as protective factors, like close family and community connections. The videos were developed in partnership with Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
Tip Sheet: Trauma-Informed Strategies To Engage With Youth Seeking Asylum
Author(s): Global Mental Health Technology Transfer Center
Date: April 8, 2021
Topic(s): Mental Health and Wellness, Safety
Date: April 8, 2021
Topic(s): Mental Health and Wellness, Safety
Children who have been exposed to trauma can experience learning difficulties, regression in development (e.g., bed-wetting, speech), sleep disruption, clinginess, or may break rules and push boundaries. This pocket card offers some tips to keep in mind as volunteers and behavioral health professionals engage with youth seeking asylum.
