Gender 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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- Training Tools
- General Material
January 2012
Sexual Violence in Disasters: Interactive Online Series
Publisher(s):This three-part series of interactive online courses discuss the connections among sexual violence and disasters and offer recommendations for creating a pre-disaster plan for sexual violence prevention and response.
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- General Material
January 2012
It’s time... to talk about gender norms
Publisher(s):This document provides information on gender norms, sexuality, and ways to create environments that decrease restrictive gender norms and promote healthier sexual interactions. It also provides a list of resources.
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- General Material
December 2011
United States' Investigation of the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office
Publisher(s): The Department of Justice opened an investigation of the Maricopa County (AZ) Sheriff’s Office (MCSCO) in March 2008. This letter highlights factual and legal findings on the violations committed.
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- General Material
November 2011
Theories that shape our work
Publisher(s):This page presents the various theories guiding the work of Men Can Stop Rape, including explanations for Bystander Intervention, Socio-Ecological Model for Prevention, Social and Emotional Learning Theory, and Dominant Stories and Counter-stories of Masculinity.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
October 2011
Addressing the Gendered Dimensions of Harassment and Bullying: What domestic and sexual violence advocates need to know
Publisher(s):National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV), National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
This paper clarifies the distinctions between bullying and harassment and the priorities and responsibilities of school districts, explores the unintended consequences of ignoring the gendered dimensions of bullying and harassment in K-12 schools, and suggests helpful strategies for advocates collaborating with school personnel and students.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
October 2011
Changing Perceptions of Sexual Violence Over Time
Publisher(s):VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
The author reviews available research on perceptions held by the general public about sexual violence and how they have changed over time. She also makes recommendations for future practice, which include discussing the root causes of sexual violence and addressing subtle victim blaming.
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- General Material
September 2011
We Can Do Better: Power and Control and Accountability Wheels for Male Aspiring Allies
These wheels, based on the Duluth Abuse Intervention Project (DAIP) model, provide a framework for explaining men’s abuse of power and control in work to address gendered violence. The author offers a model for accountable men’s work within anti-violence movements.
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- General Material
September 2011
Investigation of the Puerto Rico Police Department
Publisher(s):This report contains the findings of the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division’s pattern and practice investigation of the Puerto Rico Police Department (PRPD). The investigation found troubling evidence that PRPD frequently failed to police sex crimes and incidents of domestic violence.
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- General Material
July 2011
Let's Stop Violence Before It Starts: Using primary prevention strategies to engage men, mobilize communities, and change the world (Workshop notes)
Publisher(s):This document represents the text of a one-day workshop presented by Dr Michael Flood. Hosted by the women’s organization Soroptimist International, the workshop took place in Mt Gambier, South Australia, on July 15th 2011. The workshop took up the second day of the two-day conference United Against Domestic Violence – Engaging All Men in Prevention.
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- General Material
June 2011
The Helpseeking Experiences of Men Who Sustain Intimate Partner Violence: An Overlooked Population and Implications for Practice
Publisher(s): This is the first large-scale, nationally-based, quantitative study to systematically detail the helpseeking experiences of men who have sustained IPV from their female partners. Results are discussed in terms of implications for the social service sector and for future research.
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- General Material
June 2011
A Different World is Possible: A call for long-term and targeted action to prevent violence against women and girls
Publisher(s):This report from the UK calls for long-term and targeted action to prevent violence against women and girls. In particular, it asks schools and other educational institutions to play their part.
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- General Material
June 2011
A Different World is Possible: Promising practices to prevent violence against women and girls
Publisher(s):This UK report sets out 15 innovative case studies of "promising" prevention programs including workshops with boys in schools, drama groups, enabling girls at risk of gang violence to access decision makers, and training "bystanders" to intervene to challenge the attitudes of their peers.