SPARK - IPV

Helping researchers effectively measure IPV in maternal health research

Culturally-Specific Services

Birth Center Equity

Jun 5, 2026
Birth Center Equity (BCE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to culturally affirming, midwifery-led birth centers in communities led by Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). Their website provides resources to support BIPOC-led community birth centers as well as information on network gatherings, trainings, and coaching.... Read More →

Birth Center Equity

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Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence

Jun 5, 2026
An institute that strives to eliminate domestic violence in Asian and Pacific Islander communities by increasing awareness about the extent and depth of the problem making culturally specific issues visible; strengthening community models of prevention and intervention; identifying and expanding resources; informing and promoting research and policy; and deepening understanding and analysis of the issues surrounding violence against women... Read More →

Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence

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Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community

Jun 5, 2026
An institute that provides an interdisciplinary vehicle and forum by which scholars, practitioners, and observers of family violence within the African American community have continual opportunity to articulate their perspectives on family violence through research findings, the examination of service delivery and intervention mechanisms, and the identification of appropriate and effective responses to prevent/reduce family violence.... Read More →

Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community

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National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence

Jun 5, 2026
A network of nationally recognized Latina and Latino advocates, community activists, practitioners, researchers, and survivors of domestic violence working together to promote understanding, sustain dialogue, and generate solutions to move forward the elimination of domestic violence in Latino communities, with an understanding of the scaredness of all relations and communities... Read More →

National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence

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The Afiya Center

Jun 5, 2026
The Afiya Center (TAC) is a reproductive justice organization based in Dallas, Texas. TAC is dedicated to transforming the lives, health, and well-being of Black women and girls by addressing the unique needs of Black Communities. The website highlights key areas of focus: 1) Reproductive Justice, 2) HIV Education and Programming, 3) Abortion Justice, and 4) Maternal Mortality... Read More →

The Afiya Center

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Black Therapists Rock

Jun 5, 2026
Black Therapists Rock is a non-profit organization that mobilizes mental health professionals committed to reducing the psychological impact of systemic oppression and intergenerational trauma. Resources available on the website include the Community Learning Program, information about support groups, and links to therapists... Read More →

Black Therapists Rock

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Black Emotional and Mental Health

Jun 5, 2026
BEAM is a national training, movement building, and grant making institution that is dedicated to the healing, wellness, and liberation of Black and marginalized communities. BEAM works to improve access to emotional health care and healing through education, training, advocacy, and creative arts. Their website includes information on finding a therapist, different mental health programming, training, and wellness tools... Read More →

Black Emotional and Mental Health

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Zencare

Jun 5, 2026
The Zencare website provides information on Black and African American therapists across the United States. Each therapist has a profile page which includes an introductory video about their background and approach to therapy... Read More →

Zencare

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Shades of Blue Project

Jun 5, 2026
The Shades of Blue Project is a Houston, Texas based non-profit organization with a focus on improving maternal mental health for Black and Brown birthing people. A new Maternal and Mental Health Resource Center will be opening in Northern Houston and offer social support services, job placement skills, online therapy sessions and support groups... Read More →

Shades of Blue Project

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Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color (PMHA-POC)

Jun 5, 2026
The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color (PMHA-POC) is a program created to address the disparities in perinatal mental health support for birthing people, providers, and communities of color. Their website includes information about a perinatal mental health provider directory, free virtual support groups, and educational web series and trainings... Read More →

Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color (PMHA-POC)

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SisterSong: Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective

Jun 5, 2026
SisterSong is a Southern based, national membership organization. The organization aims to build an effective network of individuals and organizations to improve institutional policies and systems that impact the reproductive lives of marginalized communities. Their website includes information on various trainings, including labor support and breastfeeding... Read More →

SisterSong: Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective

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