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Domestic Violence, Housing, and Homelessness
Publisher(s):The sheet provides talking points supported by relevant statistics on the following: the link between domestic violence and homelessness; the importance of housing for survivors of domestic violence; the need to address housing-related discrimination affecting survivors; and the efficacy of transitional and permanent housing.
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PFLAG National Glossary of Terms
Publisher(s):This glossary contains some working definitions and examples of frequently used (and misused) gender and sexuality terms as a starting point for dialogue and understanding.
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Seeing at the Speed of Sound
Publisher(s):Rachel Kolb, the first deaf Rhodes Scholar, describes the frustrations and humor embodied in the process of lipreading.
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Quiz: Are your services linguistically and culturally accessible to immigrant and refugee women?
Publisher(s):This quiz helps service providers identify if their services are linguistically and culturally accessible to immigrant and refugee women.
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Infographic: U.S. Government Response to Human Trafficking
Publisher(s):The infographic displays the multi-level interagency cooperation provided by the Federal agencies, noting key services and tasks. Click on the name of the agency to go directly to the website of that agency.
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A Parent's Guide to Sexual Abuse Prevention
Publisher(s):It is the result of years of research on sexual abuse and pedophile tendencies. This guide covers:
Myths and facts of sexual abuse
Molester psychology
How the damage occurs
Why children don't tell
The psychology of abuse-what makes it click
What makes kids a hard target
How to abuse proof your child
Avoiding suggestive questioning
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Early Childhood Development - Your Options - How Do I Know If My Child Is Transgender?
Publisher(s):Addresses the questions: What Is transgender? Can a Child Be Transgender? What Makes a Child Transgender? Why Canít My Child Be ""Normal""? How Should I Respond? How Can I know If Itís a Phase? Where Do I Get Help, Support, and More Information?"
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Many Voices, Many Traditions: A FVPSA Toolkit for Working with Indigenous Partners
Publisher(s):Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center, Alliance of Tribal Coalitions to End Violence, National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC), National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), Pouhana O Nā Wāhine
This toolkit provides users with foundational knowledge and historical context when working with indigenous peoples, important landmark decisions that have had an impact on tribal and indigenous communities, as well as more practical information about FVPSA funding options and building equitable partnerships.
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Quick Tips for Using an Interpreter
This resource offers guidance on communicating via an interpreter. Available in both English and Spanish.
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Assisting Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence, Law Enforcement Guide
Publisher(s):This guide for law enforcement officers provide information about language and cultural issues faced by immigrant women, and immigration laws and services available for immigrant women. The guide also includes suggestions for responding to immigrant victims of domestic violence.