Resources
Learn more about understanding child abuse, how to respond to and report suspected child abuse, prevention methods, the impact domestic violence has on children, and further your cultural humility skills.
Guide to Being a Straight Ally
In this fourth edition publication, learn how to be a straight ally to the LGBTQ+ community.
Facts on Trauma and Homeless Children
This project explores trauma experienced by homeless children, especially in the United States, how services and programs can assist families facing trauma, and further resources.
Entangled Roots: The Role of Race in Policies that Separate Families
This report examines the roots of policies that cause the separation of families and the racial prejudice and discrimination embedded in those policies.
Embedding a Racial Equity Perspective in the Positive Youth Development Approach
This brief explains how to incorporate a racial equity perspective in programs that use a positive youth development (PYD) approach to better serve youth and…
An Inclusive and Individualized Response for Victims of Crime with Disabilities-The Adult Advocacy Center Model
This paper provides an overview to the Adult Advocacy Centers (AACs), the first centers in the world that will be equipped to provide holistic, accessible,…
Addressing Anti-Transgender Violence
Exploring realities, challenges, and solutions for policymakers and community advocates.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Protocol for Forensic Interviews with Child Witnesses to Domestic Violence
A literature review by two of First Witness’ employees, Tyra Jaramillo and Allie Dischinger.
No Hit Zone
This site provides assistance, samples, and tracking for No Hit Zone implementation. Visit Site »…
Minnesota Community Resources for Responding to Child Sexual Abuse
Learn how to make a report and to find resources in Minnesota including child advocacy centers and mental health services. …