Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline
National Domestic Violence Hotline
La Línea Nacional sobre Violencia Doméstica
TTY (800) 787-3224
Envision Illinois is a statewide collaborative project, addressing domestic violence against people with disabilities and Deaf people in order to transform the service system, so survivors can have equal access to healing, safety and justice. The resources provided here are designed to benefit all people, agencies and organizations working towards this same vision.
Concise overview of formatting tips for making written materials accessible. Can be used as a checklist for outreach and training materials and agency forms.
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When to use interpreters, how to access interpreter services, tips for working with interpreters, and confidentiality are addressed in this handout designed for domestic violence programs.
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The Guide was created to assist people with disabilities and their allies in starting an empowerment group for self-advocates. The guide includes instructions in preparing for and conducting group meetings.
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Helpful tips and contact information to support victim services programs in building collaborations with self-advocacy groups and disability organizations.
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This training activity explores how the Power and Control dynamics of domestic violence can manifest in the relationships of Deaf or Hard of Hearing people.
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This handout explores how the Power and Control dynamics of domestic violence can manifest in the relationships of Deaf or Hard of Hearing people.
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One page handout (or poster if enlarged), that provides tips for supporting survivors who are disclosing abuse.
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A checklist that assists agencies in assessing the environmental supports for self-advocacy. The form includes crucial areas , such as, learning opportunities, empowerment, personal power and support staff.
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Listing of State and National self-advocacy resources with associated links.
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This activity can be used for internal training at victim services agencies or for cross-training. The purpose is to build understanding of the perspectives and experiences of survivors with a disability or Deaf survivors.
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This Resource Review describes the VERA Institute of Justice's policy and practice brief " Culture, Language, and Access: Key Considerations for Serving Deaf Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence.
8/10/2020 2:03:38 AM | 0 download(s)
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Case scenarios for training on trauma-informed approaches to identifying and responding to domestic violence for people with disabilities and Deaf people. The activity emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and the importance of addressing accessibility.
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This document explains the types of domestic violence and the relationships in which it can occur. It also provides information on how to locate domestic violence programs and what services they provide.
8/10/2020 1:59:37 AM | 0 download(s)
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It is recommended that this handout be used at trainings or meetings to promote welcoming, accessible gatherings for all participants. It contains tips for communication, room space, and privacy.
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This handout provides a thorough description of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) with examples of common types or strategies used by abusive partners.
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This document about domestic violence and people with disabilities, has up-to-date information under headings like: System issues, context, prevalence, victim-offender relationship, disability-targeted abuse and mandatory reporting data for Illinois.
8/10/2020 1:52:42 AM | 0 download(s)
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This one page handout informs domestic violence victims of their rights related to counseling services in clear, plain language.
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People with disabilities who have a guardian have the right to obtain short term counseling without guardian consent. This one page handout can be used as a tool to educate people with disabilities about their right to counseling services.
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Review of an educational resource kit developed by Penrith Women’s Health Centre (Australia) which contains visual aids to assist in discussing domestic violence issues with women who have an intellectual disability. The review provides an overview and link to the full resource.
8/10/2020 1:46:24 AM | 0 download(s)
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Handout teaching about personal boundaries, different types of boundaries, how to deal with boundary violations and assert for your rights. Multiple realistic examples are given for each situation.
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This resource provides a sample Working Agreement between a Disability Services Agency and Domestic Violence Agency. It also includes activities that can be used when partners to come together to build relationships leading to the development of a working agreement or to revise a working agreement.
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Overview of trauma and people with disabilities. Provides suggestions for staff and organizations for supporting healing and recovery from trauma
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This resource provides valuable tips for informing and reassuring family members who have been impacted by trauma. Links to other resources are included.
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Agency Assessment Tool on Trauma Responsiveness which can be self-administered or conducted by an external partner/consultant. The tool assess trauma responsiveness in the areas of organizational commitment, environment, programs and services, external relationships and policies and procedures.
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This sample policy designed for disability service agencies addresses trauma informed person-centered approach, assessments and service planning as well as staff development and organizational environment.
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Activity designed to increase knowledge and awareness of hearing loss and its impacts on receiving services from a service provider as well as learn about accommodations and being culturally responsive.
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This resource could be used for self-advocates, people with disabilities and/or Deaf clients assist in identifying accessible service providers and to advocate for accommodations.. It could also be used to help service providers as an assessment tool for determining the accessibility of services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients.
8/10/2020 1:24:04 AM | 0 download(s)
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This Healthy Relationships Wheel with images and text was adapted and distributed by the Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS). The wheel can be used for teaching about healthy relationships. Text description of the wheel graphic was added by Envision Illinois, with ADWAS approval.
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Interactive activity which can be used as an icebreaker or introduction to the topics of communication or policy development.
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A brochure to assist victims with disabilities and Deaf victims safety plan. Plain language and pictures are used to support safety planning.
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This handout uses plain language and images to explain confidentiality for survivors of domestic violence who seek counseling services. Examples relevant to people with disabilities are included in the text and images.
6/24/2020 5:26:16 PM | 0 download(s)
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Many examples of healthy and unhealthy uses of power in relationships for people with disabilities are described in this activity. Instructions are included, as well as a handout. Best used for training with disability service providers and victim services programs.
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This training activity is targeted at self-advocates and disability service provider staff. Participants will be able to define self-advocacy, state the pieces of the self-advocacy puzzle and speak up for the things that are important.
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Self-identity, by nature, is individualized and is formed from a variety of factors. The listing provided is a general overview of widely acceptable terms and terms considered outdated and offensive by the Deaf community.
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This training resource is a PowerPoint slide showing different types of domestic violence (family violence, Intimate Partner Violence, Child Abuse), with many images including people with disabilities. The notes include descriptions and how to find help.
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Through plain language and pictures, this handout explains the basics of safety planning. What is a safety plan, when to use one, parts of a plan and things to consider when developing a plan.
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MY TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK was written to help self- advocates understand the world of computers and technology. The materials are presented so that someone who has never used technology may be able to do so with confidence.
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A self-advocacy group activity to assist in speaking up for the things that are important, identifying strengths and areas of opportunity for their self-advocacy group, and developing a plan to keep a strong group strong.
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This activity can be used for cross-training and internal training at victim service agencies and disability service providers. The activity is designed to help participants gain a better understanding of the role of guardians and the rights people with disabilities retain, even when they have a legal guardian.
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A brochure which explains about abuse in plain language and pictures. It includes types of abuse and resources for help.
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The role of a legal guardian for an adult with a disability or a Deaf adult is an important one. Disability and victim services staff can better advocate for survivors when they understand how a guardian makes decisions on behalf of a ward. Adult Guardianship in Illinois: Best Practice Standards for Decision Making helps explain the current best practice standards a legal guardian in Illinois must follow when making decisions on behalf of a ward.
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Interactive activity which can be used as an icebreaker or reinforcement for clear communication and/or team building. Participants line up by birth date order without using verbal communication.
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Reporting abuse of a person is an important role, but it isn’t always clear who you should call to report abuse. The “Who Do You Call?” guide can be utilized to clear up the distinctions of who should be contacted to make a report. This resource also includes contact information for sexual assault and domestic violence programs.
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