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January 2008
Disaster Preparation and Recovery: Lessons from Research on Resilience in Human Development
Publisher(s):While this paper focuses on resilience in the face of disaster, it also provides a helpful overview of the resilience research literature. The authors build on four decades of theory and research on resilience in human development to offer lessons for planning disaster response and recovery, lessons that are also relevant for domestic violence survivors and their children.
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January 2008
Promoting Healthy Families in Your Community: 2008 Resource Packet
Publisher(s):The packet contains resources to promote community awareness of five important protective factors that can help families protect children from the risk of child abuse and neglect.
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January 2008
Elder Abuse in Communities of Color
Publisher(s):This "Facts & Stats Collection" paper describes specific issues and distinguishing dynamics that confront older women of color, highlighting types of abuse and warning signs. Resources for additional information are provided.
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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
A Global Response to Elder Abuse and Neglect: Building Primary Health Care Capacity to Deal with the Problem Worldwide
Publisher(s):The elder population and primary health care professionals in 8 countries perceived that a screening instrument is critical in preventing and identifying elder abuse, suggesting that the tool should vary according to cultural and geographical contexts.
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January 2008
A Comparison of Domestic Violence Advocacy Models
Publisher(s):This chart compares domestic violence advocacy models and serves as a reference for effective advocacy for Latina families.
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January 2008
Promoting Safety: A Resource Packet for Marriage and Relationship Educators and Program Administrators
Publisher(s):The Resource Guide was developed for relationship and marriage educators and program administrators to help them understand and respond to domestic violence issues that may arise within their programs.
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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
Male Survivors Resource Sheet
Publisher(s):This resource sheet contains information on websites, books, and articles for male survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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January 2008
When Children Experience Trauma: A Guide for Parents and Families
Publisher(s):This booklet offers strategies for parents and families to lessen the impact of violence and other kinds of trauma. Describes what to expect from children after a traumatic event occurs.
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January 2008
Eliminating Female genital mutilation: An interagency statement
Publisher(s):This resource explains what FGM is and detail some of its consequences. It also calls on agencies and communities to develop, strengthen, and support specific and concrete actions directed towards ending female genital mutilation.
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January 2008
Dating Violence in Communities of Color
Publisher(s):This "Facts & Stats Collection" paper describes specific issues and distinguishing dynamics that confront teens and young adults of color, highlighting types of abuse and warning signs. Resources for additional information are provided.