Prevention Education Resources

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NCCADV Specific Campus Resources

The DV & TBI Quick Guide

The DV and TBI Quick Guide, created by Ashley Leonard in Summer 2025, sheds light on the often-overlooked connection between domestic violence and traumatic brain injury. It explains how survivors of abuse, especially those who’ve experienced choking or blows to the head, may suffer mild or persistent TBIs that impact memory, mood, balance, and overall brain function.

The Navigating Domestic Violence in Media Quick Guide

The Navigating Domestic Violence in Media Quick Guide examines how media portrayals of abuse can shape public perception and impact survivors. The guide explains how sensationalized or judgmental coverage can retraumatize survivors and reinforce stigma, while also offering strategies for trauma-informed reporting. By encouraging responsible storytelling, centering survivor voices, and protecting anonymity, it calls on media professionals to move beyond sensationalism and toward empathy, accuracy, and advocacy for those affected by domestic violence.

The Quick Guide to Addressing Suicide During Survivor Calls

The Quick Guide to Addressing Suicide During Survivor Calls offers, trauma-informed guidance for responding to survivors who express suicidal thoughts during phone interactions. Backed by statistics showing that survivors of intimate partner violence are significantly more likely to experience suicidal ideation, this resource encourages thoughtful, nonjudgmental communication that prioritizes survivor safety, dignity, and emotional well-being.

Title IX Partnership Guidance

The Title IX Partnership Guidance outlines how colleges and universities can build strong, trauma-informed partnerships between Title IX offices, Human Resources, Conduct departments, and Victim Service Providers (VSPs) to better support survivors of sexual and relationship violence. The guide explains how VSPs help survivors navigate options, safety planning, and supportive measures while ensuring trust and empowerment. By maintaining confidentiality, and integrating survivor-centered practices into institutional policy, campuses can create safer, more responsive environments.

Best Practices for Effective Prevention Programming in Higher Education

This guide from the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers a comprehensive roadmap for designing effective intimate partner violence prevention programs in higher education. It introduces key frameworks to help campuses strategically plan and evaluate their efforts. With practical insights on asset mapping, SMART goal setting, student engagement, peer education structures, and cross-campus partnerships, the manual empowers institutions to build sustainable, culturally relevant, and impactful programming tailored to their unique communities.

Best Practices Guide for Trauma Informed IPV Prevention and Response Offices

This trauma-informed best practices guide from the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Chrysalis Network equips campus IPV prevention and response offices with actionable strategies to support survivors. It emphasizes the critical importance of 24/7 confidential advocacy, thoughtful office location planning, and the creation of multidisciplinary IPV Threat Assessment Teams. Grounded in research and policy, the guide offers practical tools for improving survivor safety, institutional accountability, and cross-campus collaboration, ensuring services are accessible, culturally competent, and rooted in healing-centered care.

Trauma Informed Programming Guide for Prevention and Awareness Events

This guide provides practical strategies for developing and delivering programs that center participant safety, empowerment, and trust. It outlines core trauma-informed principles, such as choice, collaboration, and cultural responsiveness, and offers tools for assessing current practices, creating supportive environments, and preventing re-traumatization. Designed for educators, facilitators, and program leaders, the guide helps ensure that all participants can engage meaningfully and feel respected throughout the programming process.