Increasing Access to Healing Services and Just Outcomes for Older African American Crime Survivors Virtual Learning: August 20, 2020 National Resource Center for Reaching Victims logo and NCALL logo Grant Information This project is supported by the Vera Institute of Justice and was produced with funding from grant award #2016XVGX- K015, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this virtual learning and toolkit are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. National Resource Center for Reaching Victims (NRC) The NRC is a one-stop shop for victim service providers, culturally specific organizations, criminal justice professionals, and policymakers. We provide information and expert guidance to enhance capacity to identify, reach, and serve victims, especially those from communities that are underrepresented in healing services and avenues to justice. Agenda • Introductions • Project History • Panel Discussion: Why this resource is important for the field • Ms. Evelyn’s Story • Overview of Toolkit Resource • Group Discussion: Participants and Panelists • Additional Resources • Closing Introductions • NCALL • Juanita Davis, J.D. • Katie Block, M.S.W., M.P.H. • INSPIRE Consulting, LLC • LaTrice Buck National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) NCALL is committed to creating a world that respects the dignity of older adults and enhances the safety and quality of life of older victims and survivors of abuse. We engage communities to foster a collaborative, inclusive, survivor-centered response to abuse in later life. Inspire Consulting, LLC • Founded in 2008 • Education, training, technical assistance, and consultation • Subject matter expert on toolkit project Other Project Partners The Asha Project • Village Wrap, Inc. • Terra Nova Films • Participant Poll • APS/Aging Network/Elder Services • DV/SA Advocate • Culturally-specific service provider • Faith community • Healthcare • Legal services • Systems-based advocate • VOCA Administrator • Other stakeholder (please share in chat box) Project History Project History • 2016 – NCALL joins NRC collaborative • 2018 – multi-modal needs assessment • Early 2019 – filming session in Milwaukee, WI Older African American woman in red dress, sitting in a wooden chair on the deck in a garden Project History (continued) • Late 2019/Early 2020 – drafting toolkit and external review • July 2020 – toolkit published Older African American man with a gray beard wearing a brown hat and gray collared shirt, standing near a tree Panel Discussion: Why is this Information Critical for the Field? Use chat box feature to share your thoughts, reflections, and/or questions. Panel Discussion: Why is this Information Critical for the Field? • Older African American victims are underserved • Systemic barriers prevent victims from accessing services Younger African American woman in blue medical scrubs standing behind older African American man in a wheelchair Video: Ms. Evelyn’s Story Ms. Evelyn’s Story -Video Video screen shot of Ms. Evelyn's story - Ms. Evelyn, and older African-American woman tells her story. Video includes sign langauge interpretation. Thoughts/Reflections on Ms. Evelyn’s Story? Use chat box feature to share your comments, and/or questions. Panel Discussion: Why is this Information Critical for the Field? • Increasing awareness is critical • Advancing equitable partnerships are key • Sharing strategies for enhancing access Younger African American woman in blue medical scrubs standing behind older African American man in a wheelchair Overview of Resource Increasing Access to Healing Services and Just Outcomes for Older African American Crime Survivors Toolkit Toolkit Components screen shot of toolkit front page: Increasing access to healing services and just outcomes for older African American crime survivors: a toolkit for enhancinc critical knowledge and informing action within the Crime Victims assistance field; Screen shot of the front page of the workbook for the Increasing Access Toolkit: an older African American man and youger African American man are speaking. The younger man has his arm around the older man's shoulder; Screen shot of the Increasing Access for Older African American Crime Survivors video landing page with the video series. Increasing Access to Healing and Just Outcomes for Older African American Crime Survivors Toolkit Resource Guide • Five content modules • Glossary of terms • Appendices screen shot of toolkit front page: Increasing access to healing services and just outcomes for older African American crime survivors: a toolkit for enhancinc critical knowledge and informing action within the Crime Victims assistance field Increasing Access to Healing and Just Outcomes for Older African American Crime Survivors Toolkit Critical Framework C ultural Humility Responsiveness Intersectional Lens Trauma-Informed Institutional Positionality Centering Affirming L earning and Unlearning Reflections Workbook Screen shot of the front page of the workbook for the Increasing Access Toolkit: an older African American man and youger African American man are speaking. The younger man has his arm around the older man's shoulder. • Questions based on each content module • Glossary of terms • Fillable, Printable versions Increasing Access to Healing and Just Outcomes for Older African American Crime Survivors Toolkit Screen shot of the Increasing Access for Older African American Crime Survivors video landing page with the video series. • Four expert panel discussions • Three survivor stories Increasing Access to Healing and Just Outcomes for Older Library of Video Clips African American Crime Survivors Toolkit Group Discussion: Participants and Panelists Use chat box feature to share your thoughts, reflections, and/or questions. You can also pose a question to the group. Reflection Questions • What is resonating for you from the previous sections? • How might this resource help you to enhance services/supports to older African American victims? Older African American woman smiling, wearing blue top and colorful necklace Reflection Questions (2 of 3) • How/where do you see anti-Black oppression showing up for your as an advocate and/or within your organization? African American woman, smiling, wearing a red headband and denim jacket Reflection Questions (3 of 3) • What kinds of technical assistance/training or support can NCALL/NRC/Inspire provide to assist you to increase access for older African American survivors in your work? screen shot of toolkit front page: Increasing access to healing services and just outcomes for older African American crime survivors: a toolkit for enhancinc critical knowledge and informing action within the Crime Victims assistance field Additional Resources: Older Victims of Crime Trainers and Educators forum NCALL Older Victims of Crime Trainers and Educators Forum Other Questions/ Comments? Use chat box feature to share your thoughts, reflections, and/or questions. You can also pose a question to the group. Contact Information NRC Email: reachingvictims@Vera.org Juanita Davis Katie Block LaTrice Buck jdavis@ncall.us kblock@ncall.us inspire_lh@outlook.com Thank You!