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For the estimated 16 million survivors of domestic/intimate partner violence and their children each year, their earthquakes happen in the shadows—creating physical and psychological trauma—or chronic PTSD. While this is well-documented and recognized, culturally, the effect of the trauma is often minimized or dismissed.
Just like wildfire, the domestic violence crisis cannot be extinguished without the proper systems, resources and accessible workforce. In the case of domestic violence, the efforts to address, intervene and prevent intimate partner violence with complicated infrastructures and human resources are seriously lacking. The chaos caused recently by President Donald Trump’s stop on all federal grants—and the subsequent legal pause ordered by a federal judge—only highlight the urgency to maintain and enhance financial support for domestic violence victims.
AfroLA is not just documenting the LA wildfire crisis—they’re an active part of the solution, proving the power of local journalism to uplift and unite communities in times of need.
The Bay Area’s vibrant communities of Latino/x and indigenous Mayan immigrants have been underserved by and underrepresented in mainstream media coverage for many years. El Tímpano responds directly to information gaps identified by readers, many of which relate to health and health care.
Programs that serve victims of domestic violence are bracing for unprecedented cuts that will also affect rape crisis hotlines, child abuse, and legal services across California.
Californians in general struggle to find and afford mental health treatment, but the access difficulties are magnified for survivors. These access challenges are often compounded by practical, cultural and linguistic barriers including — as in Lisbet’s case — the overwhelming nature of domestic violence, health insurance limitations, stigma and fear of turning to authorities for help.
The financial system has become an important new frontier in the fight against intimate partner violence. More than nine in 10 survivors of an abusive relationship experience economic abuse, according to the US National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
A USC Center for Health Journalism fellow shares tips and strategies defining “Impact Reporting”, a model that incorporates powerful narratives, unassailable data, and engagement, for journalists seeking to generate change in their own communities.
How breaking down silos in health and social services can enable collaboration and reduce intimate partner violence.
How breaking down silos in health and social services can enable collaboration and reduce intimate partner violence.
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