Domestic Violence Content Topic Results

This trainer’s guide is designed to demonstrate effective techniques for first responders called to help crime victims who have disabilities that affect the victim’s intellectual and communication abilities.

This document describes the DASH risk assessment tool that was designed for practitioners who work with victims of domestic abuse in the UK in order to help them identify those who are at high risk of harm.

This handout covers 3 basic steps organizations can take if they work with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking: (1) have safety alerts and an escape button on every page of your website; (2) post some general safety tips that alert survivors to risks without educating stalkers about new ways to abuse; and, (3) use web forms that promote informed consent.

This podcast spotlights New York hairdressers who are partnering to fight domestic violence by learning the warning signs and extending help to clients who may be suffering in silence by participating in the Beauty Salon Awareness Project.

This guide discusses the intersections of domestic violence, sexual assault, and hate crimes as experienced by people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender and provides resources available to serve LGBT victims of violence in Pennsylvania

This document discusses the challenges service providers face because of advanced communication technology when working with young people who experience dating violence. The document provides suggestions for teaching young people to use technology safely.

This report offers key data findings on domestic violence homicides in Washington State, including data specific to women of color -- who have been found to be at a 2.5 to 3.5 times greater risk for homicide than white women.

Domestic Violence Training for New Staff and Volunteers is a basic training curriculum on domestic violence that orients new staff and volunteers to the world of domestic violence services, providing the information needed to begin this important work.

Mobilizing communities to prevent domestic violence involves engaging communities in supporting, developing, and implementing prevention strategies that target change in individuals, as well as in the community and society. Potential strategies include educating the community, building support among key stakeholders for prevention efforts, developing programs that strengthen social networks, organizing community groups to challenge social norms that contribute to the use of violence, and advocating for community accountability.

This document presents a gender analysis of teen dating violence. The author draws on various studies to examine physical aggression by girls and boys. The authors describe the differences between adult intimate partner violence and teen dating violence and note that applying adult intimate partner violence perspective to teen dating violence is problematic.

This article discusses the critical role of primary care providers in identifying intimate partner violence and facilitating referrals through routine inquiry, ongoing dialogue, and establishing patient trust.

This groundbreaking study provides important insights into the role that shelters play in survivors' efforts to escape violence and abuse. Results capture the voices and experiences of over 3,400 shelter residents in 215 programs across eight states.