From Reading to Resources: How Law Libraries Can Support Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Oct 4, 2024
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which brings attention to an issue that affects many. When I first applied to work at the law library, I was advised that we are sometimes called on to help people during the most difficult days of their lives. Sadly, it is not rare to discover that one of our patrons is dealing with domestic violence. Knowing the right way to respond to these situations as someone not trained in social services can feel overwhelming, so it was with great relief that I found a training webinar titled, “Supporting Domestic and Sexual Violence Survivors at your Library,” given by Miranda Dube, a librarian and victim advocate. The video not only provided facts but concrete advice and measures that can be implemented in libraries and other establishments open t…
