In a lot of ways, we are living in unprecedented times and there is still so much uncertainty around the Election. We wanted to share some helpful resources following the immediate aftermath of the Election, which as of the time of this writing are still unknown.
If anyone needs anything or has any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us (email is typically the best way to communicate at the moment, given how many of our staff are still working remotely). Email membership@iowacasa.org with any specific TA requests.
In the meantime, here is a roundup of resources to assist advocates and program directors. Please utilize for yourselves and for your clients. If you have additional resources you think might be helpful, please email them to communications@iowacasa.org. We will be updating this list as needed.
Safety Planning for Communities
Clever Girl Craftings Safety Planning Checklist > click here for document to download, click here for Instagram post
Community Safety Recommendations > click here
General Emergency Plans > click here
Safety Checklist for November > click here
Organizational Tools
Leadership Learning Community > Election Day Scenario Planning > Emerging Wisdom from The Field > click here
The Management Center > Election Season Community Conversation Slide Deck > click here
Interaction Institute for Social Change > From Trauma to Transformative Futures framework for the future > click here
Resources for Civil Unrest
Des Moines Black Lives Matter Foundation & Collective > Black State of Emergency in Iowa > click here
Resources to Prevent and Mitigate Political Violence > click here
Self Care
Coping with Intense Emotions Around the 2020 Presidential Election > click here
Grounding practices and techniques > Beauty after Bruises > click here