Vera Institute of Justice

  • A Conversation on Serving Survivors with Disabilities

    Research has shown that people with disabilities experience increased risk of domestic and sexual violence compared to people without disabilities. They also experience unique challenges in receiving healing and support, …
  • How Safe are Americans with Disabilities?

    While people with disabilities make up nearly one-fifth of the U.S. population, they remain largely invisible to society at large, and victim response systems in particular. And despite growing public …
  • Meeting the Needs of Autistic Survivors

    Autistic people live in a society that was not designed for them: one in which they are often forced to conceal who they are and are unable to receive the …
  • Understanding and Reaching Formerly Incarcerated Survivors with Disabilities

    People with disabilities are over-represented in our nation’s jails and prisons. And, most people who serve time in jail or prison were victims of some type of harm or abuse …
  • Zoom Meeting Tip Sheet

    Zoom is a video conferencing platform that allows us to interact virtually. Zoom allows us to connect face-to-face, work on documents collaboratively, share PowerPoint slides, view websites, watch videos together, …
  • Meeting the Needs of American Indian and Alaska Native Survivors with Disabilities

    During this webinar, Amanda Watson, Program Director at Praxis International, will explore ways in which programs can better understand the cultural implications of working with AI/AN survivors with disabilities and …
  • Closing the Gap Between Values and Reality: Disability Inclusion in Culturally Specific Work

    Culturally specific domestic violence and sexual assault programs have always known that when you create services by focusing on those in the margins, you end up with better services for …
  • Accessibility Tip Sheet for Virtual Meetings and Events

    This resource includes accessibility tips to consider for virtual events and engagements. Consider language and disability accessibility needs for all virtual meetings.
  • Economic Justice for Survivors with Disabilities During COVID-19 and Beyond

    Survivors with disabilities often face economic barriers to services and healing. They may live on a limited income (either due to sub-minimum wage, Social Security, or SSI) that restricts their …
  • Advocacy Strategies for Ensuring Access to Services and Healthcare for Survivors with Disabilities During COVID-19 and Beyond

    COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting survivors with disabilities. They are more likely to contract the virus, more likely to experience severe symptoms, and less likely to receive services, including advocacy services …