Being a leader is rewarding. It comes with a lot of responsibilities, struggles and work, But, if done well, it can lead to a purposeful career and life. Women often face unique hurdles as they take on leadership roles. We will identify those hurdles and learn how to get over, around or through them. We will talk about how shortcuts in all our minds have created a likability hurdle for those women who assume leadership roles and what we can do...

Firearms are inherently lethal when combined with intimate partner violence (IPV). Victim advocates serve on the front lines of IPV and receive training on the basics of safety planning, risk assessment, and state and federal firearm laws. Yet, advocates do not receive specific training on how to discuss firearms with victims. This gap in knowledge leads advocates to feel uncomfortable and unlikely to address firearms with victims. Advocates n...

The mass demonstrations of 2020 and 2021 have been different than previous years. Recently, increasing numbers of mass demonstrations and protests have been about and directed toward law enforcement. These demonstrations have been planned and coordinated, effectively leveraged social media and messaging applications, and used more advanced logistics and tactics to counteract known law enforcement and government response strategies. They have b...