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Policy & Systems Advocacy Content Topic Results

The results displayed below have been grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections - containing our most highly valued resources - then by individual related materials. Refine your search by category, types, author and/or publisher using the options provided. Sort by date published, date added, or alphabetically. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
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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January 2008

Promoting Healthy Families in Your Community: 2008 Resource Packet

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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

The Rights of Domestic Violence Survivors in Public and Subsidized Housing

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This fact sheet lays out the problems DV survivors face and how Housing laws including VAWA can help and protect them.This guide discusses survivors' rights in reference to housing. It includes rules and regulations passed to protect victims of domestic violence.
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January 2008

Prop 4 Victory Brief: Reproductive Justice at the Ballot Box

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This brief discusses Proposition 4 and Proposition 8 in California as catalysts for community organizing, education, and networking; discussing different strategies and ways that leadership and coalitions can be built in communities of color around reproductive justice.
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January 2008

Myths & Realities of Identity Change

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This 2 page handout addresses common issues for victims who are considering changing their identity (e.g. name, U.S. social security number, birth certificate, etc.) as part of an attempt to remain safe and hidden from an abuser or stalker. It dispels seven common myths by describing realities of what can happen after an identity change and by providing introductory tips on protecting your identity.
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January 2008

Elder Abuse in Communities of Color

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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

The Unconstitutionality and Inefficacy of Sex Offender Residency Laws

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This paper examines existing and potential constitutional challenges to various state residency laws, policy concerns and considerations of creating or expanding sex offender residency laws, and the political causes and ramifications of the residency laws and explains the need for a Supreme Court decision establishing the constitutional limit of residency laws
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  • Training Tools
January 2008

The Violence Against Women Act: A Housing Toolkit for Advocates

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The toolkit is designed to provide advocates with an overview of VAWA's housing provisions and includes administrative guidance, recent legal developments, and sample advocacy materials.
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  • Training Tools
January 2008

Pregnancy Wheel

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This pregnancy wheel for OB/GYN and reproductive health settings reminds providers to routinely ask their patients about birth control interference or coerced pregnancy and about their experiences with intimate partner violence. The card reminds providers how to offer patients support, raise alternative birth control options and provide referral for safety planning. The back of the wheel lists phone numbers for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, the National Dating Abuse Helpline, and the Sexual Assault Hotline for further support.
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January 2008

Technology Safety Planning with Survivors: Tips to discuss if someone you know is in danger

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This handout provides some simple but critical tips about phone, computer, email, instant messaging and other technology use to discuss if someone you know is in danger. Available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Somali, and Russian.
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January 2008

Do Sex Offender Registration and Notification Laws Affect Criminal Behavior?

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The evidence suggests that registration reduces the frequency of sex offenses among "local" victims" (e.g., friends, acquaintances, neighbors) but not against strangers. It also presents evidence that community notification deters first-time sex offenses but increases recidivism by registered offenders by imposing social and financial costs, making non-criminal activity relatively less attractive after an initial conviction. This is consistent with previous work by criminologists and important because the stated purpose of community notification is to reduce recidivism.
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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

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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

William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008

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The Act bolsters federal efforts to combat both international and domestic trafficking in human beings. It expands pre-existing law enforcement authority, clarifies the reach of earlier prohibitions and outlaws obstructing anti-trafficking enforcement efforts, conspiring to traffic and the gain of any benefit from trafficking.