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January 2011
Intimate Partner Violence During Pregnancy
Publisher(s):This information sheet examines the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy, its prevalence globally, its health consequences, whether pregnancy is a trigger for IPV, interventions, and policy and research implications.
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- General Material
January 2011
Domestic Violence and Traumatic Brain Injury Tip Card
Publisher(s):This tip card provides information on one of the most unrecognized consequences of domestic violence, encouraging family members, friends, and professionals to be aware of the causes and long-term consequences of TBI.
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- General Material
October 2010
SEEING Beyond Abuse
This article offers an overview of the consequenses of trauma to the eye that may be suffered by victims of abuse, highlighting the connection between domestic violence and glaucoma. It urges appropriate screening and intervention for eye care providers.
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- General Material
September 2010
Justice at the Intersections: Action for Reproductive and Economic Justice in NYC
Publisher(s):This film provides interviews with 16 organizations doing reproductive justice work in New York City.
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- General Material
September 2010
Collaboration Charter
Publisher(s):This charter represents the collaborative agreement among partners of the Domestic Violence and Mental Health Collaboration Project. The charter includes agreements on mission and values, roles and responsibilities, decision-making, conflict resolution, communications, and confidentiality.
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- General Material
September 2010
Reproductive Justice: A Communications Overview
Publisher(s):The objective of this report includes understanding the values that underlie the American public’s views on issues relating to reproductive justice as a predicate to developing a communications framework for the reproductive justice movement, and identifying those segments of the public who appear to be most receptive to reproductive justice messaging and policies.
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- General Material
August 2010
The Four Cs of HIV Prevention with African Americans: Crisis, Condoms, Culture, and Community
Publisher(s):This journal article discusses how to design successful interventions to prevent HIV using socio-cultural factors which address institutional and social barriers impacting risk reduction in African American communities.
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- General Material
June 2010
Addressing violence against women and HIV/AIDS: What works?
Publisher(s):From October 27-29, 2009, a working group of expert researchers, policymakers, and practitioners met to review the current state of evidence and practice in developing and implementing interventions and strategies to address the intersections of violence against women and HIV. The meeting aimed to make policy and programmatic recommendations for national and international HIV/AIDS programs and develop an agenda for future program development, evaluation and research efforts. This report summarizes the presentations, discussions and recommendations from the meeting.
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- Training Tools
- General Material
June 2010
Domestic Violence in Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, and Bisexual Communities: Trainers Manual
Publisher(s):New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute, New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV)
The purpose of the training curriculum is to give health and human service providers the knowledge and skills necessary to sensitively and effectively respond to LGTB victims of domestic violence.
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- General Material
February 2010
Understanding Life with a Brain Injury: The crossroads of Traumatic Brain Injury and Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This PowerPoint presentation offers information related to the prevalence of TBI and discuses the intersections between TBI and DV. Additionally, it provides specific tips including a screening tool, for DV advocates working with survivors with TBI.
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- General Material
January 2010
Building Domestic Violence Health Care Responses in Indian Country: A Promising Practices Report
Publisher(s):This report provides information and tools to help Indian health and community advocacy programs strengthen their clinical and community responses to victims of domestic violence.
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January 2010
Race, Gender, and Abortion: How Reproductive Justice Advocates Won in Georgia
Publisher(s):This report is a brief summary of the policy victory in Georgia and some subsequent activities since the legislative session.