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January 2008

Models for Developing Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Systems and Trauma-Specific Services

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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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November 2007

Freedom from Violence: Tools for Working with Trauma, Mental Health and Substance Use

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This comprehensive toolkit includes information, personal stories, and guides for specific situations for service providers. It works within an Anti-Oppression Perspective and uses a Harm Reduction Framework to promote safety for women who have experienced trauma, mental health problems, and substance abuse, issues which are highly pertinent to any domestic violence shelter.
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  • General Material
August 2007

Domestic Violence and Occupational Homicides

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This presentation describes the results of a CDC-funded project (1999-2005) to quantify the magnitude of IPV in females in Kentucky, characterize its nature, and measure health and mental health outcome.
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August 2007

A Science-Based Framework for Early Childhood Policy: Using Evidence to Improve Outcomes in Learning, Behavior, and Health for Vulnerable Children

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This paper builds on a process of systematic analysis that began with the publication in 2000 of a landmark report by the National Academy of Sciencesentitled From Neurons to Neighborhoods: The Science of Early Childhood Development, followed bythe ongoing work of the National Scientific Councilon the Developing Child and the National Forumon Early Childhood Program Evaluation, both of which are based at the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University.
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  • Training Tools
January 2007

Access to Advocacy: Serving Women with Psychiatric Disabilities in Domestic Violence Settings

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This curriculum is a foundational resource on the impact of trauma across the lifespan; recommendations for working with survivors experiencing the traumatic effects of abuse, mental health conditions, and/or psychiatric disability; recommendations for collaboration; developing inclusive and trauma-informed services; peer support principles; and legal issues.
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September 2006

A Conceptual Model of Historical Trauma: Implications for Public Health Practice and Research

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This article offers an analysis of the theoretical framework of historical trauma theory and provides a general review of the literature. A conceptual model is introduced illustrating how historical trauma might play a role in disease prevalence and health disparities.
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August 2006

Providing Counseling Online: Because We Can, Should We?

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This article reviews common characteristics of many online counseling consumers, risks associated with online counseling, and ethical issues to consider when thinking about implementing online counseling practices.
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August 2006

Traumatic Brain Injury Screening: An Introduction

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Given its high prevalence, identification of TBI is critical in delivering appropriate services and supports to those who need them. This document provides an overview of the importance of screening for TBI among people accessing state and community services and supports. Information about available instruments used for screening for TBI, as well as tips for screening individuals with TBI are included.
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July 2006

Victims of Violence in Times of Disaster or Emergency

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This paper highlights a number of emergency preparedness issues as they relate to violent crime and trauma and offers key recommendations to begin addressing gaps in victim services provision.
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  • General Material
April 2006

Current Trends in Psychological Assessment and Treatment Approaches for Survivors of Sexual Trauma

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This document provides a review and critique of current trends in mental health assessment and treatment for sexual trauma survivors with an emphasis on early intervention. Treatment approaches are restricted to psychotherapy.
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  • NRCDV Publications
  • General Material
March 2006

The Psychological Consequences of Sexual Trauma

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This document describes current research findings on the effects of childhood and adulthood sexual victimization on women's mental health. Existing data on understudied communities and risk factors for mental health problems are discussed.
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  • General Material
December 2005

Caught in the Storm: The Impact of Natural Disasters

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This report explores the disproportionate vulnerability of women in disaster situations.