Since information and guidance continues to change and evolve, RSP created this COVID-19-specific resource page to share information relevant to managing coalitions, offering TA around providing sexual assault advocacy, working with funders, and getting support during this time.
As your coalition TA providers, we are committed to finding answers to as many things as we humanly can. And, as with everything, we are reliant on this community to create our own answers. Many of the resources shared here were developed by peer sexual assault or dual coalitions and may be adapted to your local context. Nothing on this website is intended to supercede local, state, territorial, or federal guidance or policy.
We are working to update this page as we become aware of any relevant new resources. If you come across or develop something that may be of use to other coalitions and are willing to share, please email norio@iowacasa.org to add to the resource collection.
General Tips
This guidance does not come from any specific source, but reflects general best practice in the midst of change and transitions.
- Check in with your state funders about any requirements related to remote work.
- Wash your hands. Eat something.
Federal Guidance
- OMB June 18, 2020 Memo (M-20-26)
- OVC May 14, 2020 Packet on COVID-19 Guidance
- OVW March 19, 2020 Letter (attached below)
- OVW Grantee Staff Pay March 19, 2020 Letter (attached below)
- OMB March 2, 2020 Letter (attached below)
- OJP March 19, 2020 Guidance on Short-term Administrative Relief (attached below)
- CDC document on community mitigation strategies
- USCIS information on COVID-19 and "public charge" immigration rules
- EEOC information "What You Should Know About the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19
- EEOC "Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act"
- OMB March 9, 2020 Letter (attached below)
- OMB 2 CFR Part 200 excerpt (attached below)
HR, Personnel, and Management Resources
http://www.resourcesharingproject.org/covid-19-hr-personnel-and-management-resources
This section includes:
- Sample policies for Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Leave, Administrative Leave, and Working Remotely
- Federal policy updates and factsheets
- Tools related to HR, hiring, and management during COVID-19
Tools for Talking About COVID-19
http://www.resourcesharingproject.org/tools-talking-about-covid-19
This section includes:
- Anti-oppression education resources
- Links to multilingual COVID-19 resources
- Communications tools and tips
Survivor Support
http://www.resourcesharingproject.org/survivor-support-during-and-after-covid-19
This section includes:
- Resources on mobile advocacy
- Resources and information on hospital advocacy and medical care
- Resources for developing in-person advocacy protocols
- Resources on sexual assault and housing
Taking Care of Ourselves and Our Communities
http://www.resourcesharingproject.org/taking-care-ourselves-and-each-other-during-covid-19
This section includes:
- Mental health readings and self-care tools
- Mutual aid links
- Tools to interrupt oppression and bias
Coalition TA Tools
http://www.resourcesharingproject.org/coalition-ta-tools-during-covid-19
This section includes:
- Links to coalition landing pages
- List of professional development ideas
- Online training publications
- Ideas for staying connected with member programs
This project was supported by Grant No. 2016-TA-AX-K032 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this program are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.
