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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
February 2006
Casa de Esperanza: Mobilizing Latinas and Latino Communities to End Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This issue of the BCS newsletter features the strengths-based, community engagement approach of Casa de Esperanza, of St. Paul, MN. The main article describes their work of mobilizing Latinas and Latino communities to end domestic violence.
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- General Material
January 2006
Pathways to Early School Success: Helping the Most Vulnerable Infants, Toddlers, and their Families
Publisher(s):This issue brief discusses the challenges faced by children who grow up in low income environments. It includes statistics regarding vulnerable children and solutions to prevent vulnerable children from falling behind.
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- General Material
January 2006
The Family Violence Risk Assessment Project and its Domestic Violence Screening Instrument (DVSI-R)
Publisher(s):This Sanctions Update focuses on the DVSI-R: what it is, how it is used in the courts, how it benefits system players and victims, and what the next steps are for refining it even further.
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- Training Tools
- General Material
January 2006
Teacher's Guide, Interesting, Fun, and Effective Classroom Activities to Influence Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention
Publisher(s):This guide provides suggestions for class activities that increase awareness of teen dating violence.
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- General Material
January 2006
Toolkit to Combat Trafficking in Persons
Publisher(s):This toolkit emphasizes comprehensive strategies based on a human rights framework.
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- General Material
January 2006
The Impact of Exposure to Domestic Violence on Child Development
Publisher(s):Provides a detailed chart that illustrates the impact of exposure to domestic violence on 5 stages of child development as defined by Erikson. Describes general impact, specific signs/symptoms, and children's perspectives from infancy through adolescence.
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- Training Tools
- General Material
January 2006
Finding Dawn
Publisher(s):Finding Dawn illustrates the deep historical, social and economic factors that contribute to the epidemic of violence against Native women in this country.
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- General Material
January 2006
Tips for Domestic Violence Victims Seeking Unemployment Benefits
Publisher(s):This document provides Q&A explaining unemployment benefits, discussing eligibility in circumstances involving domestic violence, and describing the application process for benefits.
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- General Material
January 2006
Model Policy for Law Enforcement on Communicating with People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Publisher(s): This is a model policy by the U.S. Department of Justice that law enforcement agencies can modify for their own organizations as appropriate. It deals with how law enforcement officers should communicate with people who have hearing difficulties.
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- General Material
January 2006
Housing Discrimination Against Abused Women
Publisher(s):This Q&A discusses discrimination in housing and the legal avenues that DV survivors can use. This includes information regarding the Fair Housing Act and when to contact an attorney.
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- General Material
January 2006
State Law Guide: Housing Protections for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence and Stalking
Publisher(s):This review lists state laws and recent legislative proposals addressing housing-related issues faced by survivors of domestic and sexual assault, including prohibitions on housing discrimination, defenses to eviction, termination of leases, and penalties for seeking police assistance. Links from the document take the reader to actual text of the laws and legislative proposals. Advocates will find this state law and legislative review helpful for possible state-level housing-related legislative actions and ideas.
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- General Material
January 2006
The Links Between Prostitution and Sex Trafficking: A Briefing Handbook
Publisher(s):Addresses positions on trafficking and sex work, as well as various legislative and international human rights responses.