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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 2019

Why Faith Matters: Responding to Sexual Violence and Abuse: A Handbook for Advocates and Allies

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Spirituality and religion may be essential aspects of a victim's/ survivor's life and identity. This handbook, written for advocates, addresses key questions and issues that may arise in the aftermath of sexual violence and abuse and offers ways for advocates and allies to support survivors.
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  • General Material
January 2019

What You Need to Know if a Child is Being Abused or Neglected

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An introductory pamphlet that includes basic information about child abuse, addresses common questions, and provides additional resources. Ideal for distribution to clergy, laity and volunteers in churches and synagogues.
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  • General Material
  • Training Tools
August 2018

Beyond Halal and Haram: Muslims, Sex, and Relationships

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The goal of this safety card is to be both a survivor-centered resource and a useful conversation starter for service providers working with Muslim youth who are doing universal education around healthy relationships and assessing for violence. It provides information on healthy relationships and sex, guidance and resources for support, how to help a friend, and cultural and religious factors that play into decision-making.
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  • General Material
March 2018

Have Christianity and Islam Helped Black Americans Survive?

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In this piece, Sana Saeed explores how black Americans have relied on religion – especially Christianity and Islam – to survive and liberate themselves for over three centuries.
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  • General Material
  • Training Tools
June 2017

Supporting Victims and Survivors of Faith: Working with Survivors of Clergy Abuse

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This webinar, presented by Sarah Rieth and FaithTrust Institute, explores what advocates need to know about abuse by spiritual leaders and how to best support victims of this abuse.
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  • General Material
  • Training Tools
May 2017

Supporting Victims and Survivors of Faith: African-American Victims and Survivors

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This webinar, presented by Reverend Traci Jackson Antoine and Dr. La Donna Combs, specifically addresses how domestic violence advocates can better support African American victims who are faithful.
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  • General Material
January 2017

Engaging Latin@ Faith Leaders and Communities to Address Domestic Violence: A Guide for Advocates and Service Providers

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For Latin@ survivors of domestic violence, faith can be particularly critical as both a resource and a barrier to safety. The purpose of this resource is to share some of what Casa de Esperanza has learned over the years about working with and within the Latin@ community.
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  • General Material
  • Training Tools
January 2016

Spotlight: A Multi-Faith Discussion Guide

Author(s): Publisher(s):
This free multi-faith guide to the Oscar award-winning film Spotlight is designed to help faith communities use the film to have important conversations about child abuse, faith community response to abuse, and create safe faith communities. Special sections for Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities.
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  • NRCDV Publications
  • General Material
December 2015

Domestic Violence and the Holidays: Beyond Resolutions, Envisioning Your Future

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As we naturally reflect on the year that has passed, questions may arise about how to set and achieve life goals and envision the short- and long-term future. This Technical Assistance Guidance explores the New Year’s holiday as an opportunity for domestic violence programs to engage in positive visioning with advocates and survivors.
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  • General Material
  • NRCDV Publications
May 2015

How can I assist survivors of Jewish faith in overcoming obstacles to obtaining a religious divorce (“Get”)?

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A get is a document needed to terminate a marriage between two Jewish people and certifies the fact that each individual is now free to remarry in accordance with Jewish law. NRCDV's May 2015 Technical Assistance Question of the Month (TAQ) provides guidance on assisting Jewish survivors of domestic violence through the process of obtaining a get.
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  • General Material
May 2015

America's Changing Religious Landscape

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This research offers data on the changing religious composition of the U.S. and describes the demographic characteristics of U.S. religious groups, including their median age, racial and ethnic makeup, nativity data, education and income levels, gender ratios, family composition (including religious intermarriage rates) and geographic distribution.
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  • General Material
May 2015

America’s Changing Religious Landscape

Publisher(s):
This research offers data on the changing religious composition of the U.S. and describes the demographic characteristics of U.S. religious groups, including their median age, racial and ethnic makeup, nativity data, education and income levels, gender ratios, family composition, and geographic distribution.