COVID-19 Updates │ CVSSD Correspondence to Date
State and national technical assistance provider resources for responding to COVID-19
- Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force»
Recorded Webinar “COVID-19 and Medical Advocacy Response”» - Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (OCADSV): COVID-19 Resources for Service Providers»
- National Crime Victim Law Institute: COVID-19 Resources for Legal Services and Victims’ Rights»
- National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): Resources on the Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)»
- National Resource Center on Domestic Violence – COVID-19 & DV Programs»
- National Resource Center for Reaching Victims – COVID-19 Resources»
- National Association of Social Workers: Guidance on Responses to Infectious Diseases and COVID-19»
- CDC: Guidelines for Community Organizations»
- End Abuse of People with Disabilities – Sustaining Services for Survivors with Disabilities During COVID-19»
- VAWnet Preventing & Managing the Spread of COVID-19 Within Domestic Violence Programs»
Resources on supporting survivors and staff:
- Futures Without Violence-Information on COVID-19 for Survivors, Communities, and DV/SA Programs»
- OVC TTAC Victim Assistance Trainings (VAT) Online on self-care and crisis intervention»
- OVC: Vicarious Trauma Toolkit»
- CDC: Managing Stress and Anxiety»
- Trauma-Informed Oregon – Resources for COVID-19»
- Staying Centered: A Virtual Breather for People Supporting Survivors»
Resources on working remotely and using virtual platforms:
- Considerations for CVSSD Grantees Using Technology for Remote Work and Victim Services (PDF)
- Protecting Survivor Privacy When Working From Home: A Guide for OVW-Funded Victim Services Providers – Victim Rights Law Center (PDF)
- Considerations for CVSSD Grantees Hosting Remote MDT Meetings (PDF)
- Remote Work During Public Health Crises – Technology Safety (includes information about Choosing a Digital Services Platform and Choosing a Vendor for Digital Services)»
- Best Practices for Mobile Computing Devices – Technology Safety»
- Tech Safety: Using Technology to Communicate with Survivors During a Public Health Crisis»
- NNEDV Technology Safety Webinars»
Recording of “Using Technology to Communicate with Survivors”»
Recording of “Privacy Matters: Working Remotely”»
Recording of “For Advocates: Using Technology During the COVID-19 Pandemic”»
Recording of Using Technology in a Crisis: A Discussion for IT Professionals”» - National Association of Social Workers: Standards for Technology in Social Work Practice»
- National Resource Center for Reaching Victims»
Recording of “Working Remotely: Key Considerations for Survivor-Centered Organizations”
Recording of “Tele-Advocacy Ensuring Accessibility for Underserved Crime Survivors During the COVID-19 Pandemic” - New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence – Tips for Remote Counseling and Advocacy
Resources for nonprofit organizations:
- The Non-Profit Association of Oregon – COVID-19 Resources and Webinars»
- National Council of Nonprofits – COVID-19 Resources and Webinars»
- Georgia Center for Nonprofits: Nonprofit guide to COVID-19 Planning»
National hotline supports remain available, including:
- The National Human Trafficking Hotline 24/7, confidential and free: 1-888-373-7888 and through text SMS: 233733 (Text “Help” or Info”)
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 24/7, confidential and free: 1-800-799-7233 and through chat
- The National Sexual Assault Hotline is 24/7, confidential and free: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) and through chat
- The StrongHearts Native Helpline for domestic/sexual violence is available 7:00 am to 10:00 pm Central Time, confidential, and specifically for Native communities: 1-844-762-8483
- The Trans LifeLine for peer support for trans folks, 9:00 am to 3:00 am Central Time: 1-877-565-8860
Resources related to disaster preparedness and response:
- OVC: Helping Victims of Mass Violence & Terrorism Toolkit» specifically the resources on Partnership & Planning, and Recovery
- VolunteerPro: Nonprofit Emergency Plans – What You Need to Know»
- American Red Cross: Ready Rating»
- VAWnet: Emergency Planning»