This resource is geared towards organizations working to build a culture that supports caregivers and virtual teams,
but aren't sure where to begin. The following resource providers a few big picture questions to reflect on.

Tags: Accessibility, Institutional Change

Partnering with the Muslim American Women’s Policy Forum (MAWPF), this white paper provides recommendations for institutional responses to sexual assault based on surveys with direct services providers. While much progress has been made in the greater movement, it is clear that there is still work to be done in order to meet the needs of Muslim survivors. Some recommendations based on our findings include: increasing cultural competency, reducing barriers to reporting, and advocating for more community-based research.

Tags: Barriers to Reporting, Gendered Islamophobia, Healing, Racial Justice

HEART hosted a series of four webinars during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April 2020. This webinar recording is focused on Islamic perspectives of sexual violence. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is available for the duration of the video.

Tags: Power and Control, Sexual Violence 101, Spiritual Abuse, Stigma

HEART hosted a series of four webinars during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM in April 2020. This webinar recording focuses on defining sexual violence, its prevalence, and how it manifests in Muslim communities. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is available for the duration of the video.

Tags: Power and Control, Rape Culture, Sexual Violence 101, Spiritual Abuse

This guide offers parents information on sexual violence and practical tools on how to have ongoing conversations about this important topic throughout childhood and adolescent. Written in a FAQ format, you will find the following information in this guide: background information on sexual violence, including definitions and statistics, how to recognize if your child is a victim of sexual violence and tips on how to have these conversations in an age-appropriate manner with each of your children.

Tags: Avenues of Support, Healing, Mental Health, Parenting and the Sex Talk, Sexual Violence 101

Many survivors feel like they have lost control, so it’s important to meet them where they are rather than telling them what they should do or what they need. In this easy to read flowchart, you will be able to determine the range of options available as you offer support to someone who experienced sexual assault.

Tags: Avenues of Support, Sexual Violence 101