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Witness to Witness's campaign, "Words Matter: The Impact of Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric and Policies on Clinicians and Patients," included a three-part webinar series. This series offered numerous resources including information and data on the health consequences of anti-immigrant rhetoric; clinical implications of immigration-related Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs); and strategies to support immigrant mental health. This document brings together all the resources and recommended websites from the three-part series. In English. 

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What many thought would be a period of electoral uncertainty is today a time of certainty. There will be many analyses of why the outcomes are what they were but there will be no definive answers today.

Today is a day to take care of yourself and the many communities of which you are apart. There will be differences among those you know, work with and care for. Greet everyone with kindness.

We know everyone is stressed; not everyone is stressed for the same reasons. These 11 practices can help you support yourself and others.

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The SWOT analysis tool is utilized to identify strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities in your community.

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The Community Risk Analysis is a tool that allows you to select five potential threats that may impact the health and safety of your community. It also allows prioritizing these threats from extreme-risk to low-risk.

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The Community Resource Mapping is used to add and describe internal, public, and private resources, whether they are local or external. It helps communities easily find and access the support and services they need.

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The Community Resource Mapping is used to add and describe internal, public, and private resources, whether they are local or external. It helps communities easily find and access the support and services they need.

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National STD Curriculum from the University of Washington STD Prevention Training Center. Provides information on different STDs and STIs, which are available for Quick Reference. There is also the option to Self-Study, allowing the user to track progress and receive Continuing Education credit.

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From the CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Vol. 70, No. 4, published July 23, 2021. 

Summary: "These guidelines for the treatment of persons who have or are at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were updated by CDC after consultation with professionals knowledgeable in the field of STIs who met in Atlanta, Georgia, June 11–14, 2019. The information in this report updates the 2015 guidelines. These guidelines discuss 1) updated recommendations for treatment of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Trichomonas vaginalis; 2) addition of metronidazole to the recommended treatment regimen for pelvic inflammatory disease; 3) alternative treatment options for bacterial vaginosis; 4) management of Mycoplasma genitalium; 5) human papillomavirus vaccine recommendations and counseling messages; 6) expanded risk factors for syphilis testing among pregnant women; 7) one-time testing for hepatitis C infection; 8) evaluation of men who have sex with men after sexual assault; and 9) two-step testing for serologic diagnosis of genital herpes simplex virus. Physicians and other health care providers can use these guidelines to assist in prevention and treatment of STIs."

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CDC framework for assisting clinicians in discussing the sexual health issues of a patient in order to obtain a more complete picture of the patient's overall health. The guide covers the clinical environment, the Five "P"s, and other dialogue with the patient that may arise by the end of the session.

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CDC Guidelines, for clinicians, on the use of doxy PEP for the prevention of bacterial STIs. Provides education on prescribing doxy PEP (such as who benefits and for which STIs, potential side effects, etc.), what is still being researched, and a list of additional resources.

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Sexual violence remains a pervasive issue in farmworker communities. Farmworker women are particularly vulnerable to sexual violence, although children and men are also affected. Factors common to farmworker communities, including documentation status, isolation, fear of retaliation, and social stigma, increase the risk of sexual violence and decrease the likelihood of care access to support victims of sexual violence.

The purpose of this guide is to help clinicians better serve farmworker patients who have experienced sexual violence. You will find information about farmworker communities within the U.S., the particular vulnerabilities and expressions of sexual violence, what to look out for, and some resources that may help.

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