Domestic Violence Content Topic Results
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Results displayed are grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections then by individual related materials. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
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March 2009
Deaf Culture and Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This PowerPoint presentation offers an overview of the Deaf culture, accessibility challenges faced by Deaf individuals in society, dynamics present for Deaf victims, myths and realities about the Deaf culture among members of the hearing world, and more.
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- General Material
March 2009
Model Form - In the Event of My Death
Publisher(s):This form is meant to provide guidance for programs regarding confidentiality and releasing of information in the event of a program participant’s death.
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- General Material
March 2009
Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Victims of Crime
Publisher(s):This report presents findings about violent crime and property crime experienced by the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population in the United States.
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- General Material
March 2009
Intimate Partner Violence in Immigrant and Refugee Communities: Challenges, Promising Practices and Recommendations
Publisher(s):This report offers information on challenges, prevention, and treatment of IPV in immigrant and refugee communities. It includes recommendations and summaries for future work and funding efforts.
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- General Material
March 2009
National Elder Mistreatment Study
Publisher(s):Findings of this nationally representative study showed that more than one in ten respondents experienced some type of abuse or potential neglect in the past year.
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- General Material
March 2009
Addressing the Epidemic of Domestic Violence in Indian Country by Restoring Tribal Sovereignty
Publisher(s):American Indian women residing on Indian reservations suffer domestic violence and physical assault at rates far exceeding women of other ethnicities and locations.
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- General Material
February 2009
Model Protocol on Service Animals in Domestic Violence Shelters
Publisher(s):This document provides basic information about service animals and the people who use them, the laws that apply to domestic violence shelters and service animals, and policies and procedures for domestic violence shelters regarding service animals.
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- Training Tools
- General Material
February 2009
Webinar - Now That We Know: How to Use the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Report to Mobilize Change
Publisher(s):This is a 2-hour webinar presenting the findings and recommendations from the 2008 report “Now That We Know” by the Washington State Domestic Violence Fatality Review.
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- General Material
January 2009
Broken Vows: Religious Perspectives on Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):Through the stories of six abused women and expert information from Jewish, Roman Catholic and Protestant leaders, Broken Vows addresses how religious teachings have been misused to perpetuate abuse and how religious communities can work proactively to end domestic violence.
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- General Material
January 2009
Standing Up and Speaking Out Through Athletics
Publisher(s):In this audio presentation, Coach Ehrmann discusses the influence of sports in the construction of masculinity and the role of athletes in the prevention of violence against women.
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- General Material
January 2009
Summary: Virginia's Plan for Primary Prevention of Intimate Partner Violence
Publisher(s):This statewide plan was based on a systematic 10-step planning process called “Getting to Outcomes.” The goal was to create and implement evidence-based strategies that prevent first-time perpetration of intimate partner violence.
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- General Material
January 2009
Violence Prevention: The Evidence - Promoting gender equality to prevent violence against women
Publisher(s):This document reviews promising initiatives to promote gender equality and the effectiveness of such approaches in reducing VAW. These include school-based programs, community interventions such as microfinance, public awareness campaigns, and initiatives that engage men.