Domestic Violence Content Topic Results
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January 2008
Winning U Visas after the Regulations
This article provides practice pointers on how to prepare winning U visa applications, based on the authors experience working with Congress to create the U visa, with Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) to implement its interim relief process, and with practitioners in the field who have won interim relief for noncitizen victims of crime.
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January 2008
Transgender Youth and Dating Violence
Publisher(s):This fact sheet explains what being transgender means, how transgender youth may experience TDV differently. The factsheet also discusses barriers transgender youth face in seeking help.
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January 2008
Covering Domestic Violence: A Guide for Journalists and Other Media Professionals
Publisher(s):This guide is designed to assist journalists in accurately covering domestic violence homicides and other related stories.
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January 2008
Myths & Realities of Identity Change
Publisher(s):This 2 page handout addresses common issues for victims who are considering changing their identity (e.g. name, U.S. social security number, birth certificate, etc.) as part of an attempt to remain safe and hidden from an abuser or stalker. It dispels seven common myths by describing realities of what can happen after an identity change and by providing introductory tips on protecting your identity.
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January 2008
WHO Multi-country Study on Women's Health and Domestic Violence - Country Findings: Brazil
Publisher(s):This fact sheet provides information on the methods and main findings of the 'WHO Multi-country Study on Women's Health and Domestic Violence,' with regard to the phenomenon of intimate partner violence against women in Brazil. (Information available in English, French and Spanish.)
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January 2008
Deconstructing Male Violence Against Women: The Men Stopping Violence Community-Accountability Model
Publisher(s):Men Stopping Violence (MSV), a metro Atlanta-based organization that works to end male violence against women, uses an ecological, community-based accountability model as the foundation of its analysis of the problem of male violence against women and of its work with individuals and in communities.
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- Training Tools
January 2008
Pregnancy Wheel
Publisher(s):This pregnancy wheel for OB/GYN and reproductive health settings reminds providers to routinely ask their patients about birth control interference or coerced pregnancy and about their experiences with intimate partner violence. The card reminds providers how to offer patients support, raise alternative birth control options and provide referral for safety planning. The back of the wheel lists phone numbers for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, the National Dating Abuse Helpline, and the Sexual Assault Hotline for further support.
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January 2008
Models for Developing Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Systems and Trauma-Specific Services
Publisher(s):This extensive report includes descriptions of trauma service models and evidence-based and promising practice models. All models are designed for persons receiving or at risk for receiving public mental health and/or substance abuse services who have been traumatized by interpersonal violence and abuse.
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January 2008
A Tool for Reflection: The Realities and Internalized Oppression Faced by Lesbians of Color
Publisher(s):This 3-page document explores the elements that impact the identity of Latin@ Lesbians and provides additional information to facilitate discussion after watching the video "My Girlfriend Did It."
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January 2008
Getting Safe and Sober: Real Tools You Can Use - Support Group Manual and Supplementary Materials for Advocates
Publisher(s):Getting Safe and Sober is a practical tool kit for use with women who have substance abuse or chemical dependence problems and who are, or have been, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or sexual abuse.
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January 2008
Men Abused by Women in Intimate Relationships
Publisher(s): This booklet from the Canadian Alberta Human Services, Family Violence Prevention and Homeless Supports, offers information on working with male-identified survivors. The booklet defines abuse in intimate relationships and how to recognize it. It also offers information on how to recognize abuse, actions to take as a survivors of abuse, and how to safety plan.
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January 2008
K.I.S.S. (A Kid Is So Special): Strengthening Mother-Child Bonds
Publisher(s):This 12-week child-focused curriculum includes a guide for advocates and five mother-child workbooks.