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January 2007
The PILOTS Database
Publisher(s):The Published International Literature on Traumatic Stress (PILOTS) Database is an electronic index to the worldwide literature on PTSD and other mental health consequences of exposure to traumatic events.
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January 2007
Ozha Wahbegganis: Exploring Supervised Visitation and Exchange Services in Native American Communities
Publisher(s):This resource explores ways to serve families who have experienced intimate partner violence and where children are visiting or being exchanged between the abused and abusive parent, with a specific focus on cultural considerations relating to Native Americans.
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- General Material
December 2006
Working to end sexual violence & working to end domestic violence: intersections and differences
Publisher(s):This first issue of the Alliance journal, Revolution, invites it's readers to ponder the differences and similarities between the work to end sexual violence in America, and the work to end domestic violence in that same culture. The issue also shares a few observations about the process of creating the Alliance.
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- General Material
December 2006
An Influenza Pandemic Planning Guide for Homeless and Housing Service Providers
Publisher(s):This planning guide is a tool to support planning for pandemic influenza in the homeless and housing service sector, offering new practices for day-to-day operations that will help during an influenza pandemic or any other emergency.
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- General Material
July 2006
Disaster-related Preparedness & Trauma Information Packet
Publisher(s):This packet provides a variety of sample policies and procedures that programs can adapt to help address disaster preparedness.
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January 2006
The Impact of Exposure to Domestic Violence on Child Development
Publisher(s):Provides a detailed chart that illustrates the impact of exposure to domestic violence on 5 stages of child development as defined by Erikson. Describes general impact, specific signs/symptoms, and children's perspectives from infancy through adolescence.
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- Training Tools
- General Material
January 2006
Mission-focused management and empowerment practice: A handbook for Executive Directors of DV Programs
Publisher(s):This handbook presents a brief grounding of the Battered Women's Movement and offers specific ideas and strategies for engaging in mission-focused and empowerment management.
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- General Material
January 2006
The Civil Protective Order as a Tool for Economic Justice
Publisher(s): This article urges attorneys and advocates for survivors to consider using civil protection orders as a tool for accessing economic justice.
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- General Material
December 2005
Caught in the Storm: The Impact of Natural Disasters
Publisher(s):This report explores the disproportionate vulnerability of women in disaster situations.
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June 2005
Assessing Organizational Readiness To Provide Online Advocacy & Services Online
Publisher(s):Discusses how organizations can prepare to advocate with and support survivors around the use of online services. Includes safety, confidentiality and capacity issues that organizations should address when considering provision of online TA or counseling.
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- General Material
January 2005
A Guide to Managing Stress in Crisis Response Professions
Publisher(s):U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
This guide provides basic information on the signs and symptoms of stress and offers practical strategies for stress management that can be incorporated into the daily routine of managers and workers.
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- Training Tools
- General Material
January 2005
Module 7: Skills Development (JARS Curriculum Trainer's Manual)
Publisher(s):This document is a trainer’s module on skills development. Sections included in this module are Understanding Crisis, The Helping Relationship, Effective Communication, Problem Solving, Crisis Intervention, Safety Planning, and Goal Planning.