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January 2010
What to do if you've been the victim of a hate crime
Publisher(s):This resource provides information on what a person who has experienced a hate crime can do to report it and find support.
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January 2010
Enhancing Services to Children and Youth in Virginia Exposed to Violence: Demonstration Site - Family Resource Center Trauma-informed Advocacy Services
Publisher(s):These materials highlight the work of one site in Virginia’s “Enhancing Services to Children and Youth” demonstration project.
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January 2010
A Perspective on Domestic Violence in the Muslim Community
Publisher(s): In this article written for advocates, Salma Elkadi Abugideiri discusses the diversity of the Muslim community in the US, and the religious and cultural issues that victims/survivors of domestic violence may experience.
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January 2010
Sexual Violence in Later Life: Fact Sheet
Publisher(s):Sexual violence can affect individuals across the life span, including people in later life. This two page document offers information concerning sexual abuse in later life, including barriers to response and prevention, victims and perpetrators.
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January 2010
Ensuring Language Access to Immigrant Victims of Sexual Assault
Publisher(s):This Chapter demonstrates that although immigrant victims can legally access services that are available to protect victims regardless of immigration status, such as sexual assault and domestic violence services, law enforcement protection, and immigration relief, many immigrant victims are unlikely to seek help due to language barriers, isolation, and lack of information about available help.
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January 2010
Race, Gender, and Abortion: How Reproductive Justice Advocates Won in Georgia
Publisher(s):This report is a brief summary of the policy victory in Georgia and some subsequent activities since the legislative session.
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January 2010
Enhancing Services to Children and Youth in Virginia Exposed to Violence: Demonstration Site - Samaritan House Mentoring Program
Publisher(s):These materials highlight the work of one site in Virginia’s “Enhancing Services to Children and Youth” demonstration project.
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January 2010
From The Roots Up: An Overview of Shelter and Advocacy Program Development Supporting Women’s Sovereignty
Publisher(s): This resource offers a basic outline for the development of shelters and advocacy programs serving Native women who are battered or raped and their children. It provides an overall picture of elements and steps necessary in establishing a shelter.
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January 2010
2010 State Law Report Cards: A National Survey of Teen Dating Violence Laws
Publisher(s):This report card assesses each state’s domestic violence protection order laws and how they impact young people who seek protection from abusive relationships.
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January 2010
What You Can Do About Violence and Harassment Against LGBT Individuals
Publisher(s):This fact shest contains information for youth and adults about ways to get involved, show support and learn more about violence and harassment against LGBT individuals.
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January 2010
The New Jim Crow
Michelle Alexander’s book, The New Jim Crow, challenges the civil rights community—and all of us—to place mass incarceration at the forefront of a new movement for racial justice in America
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January 2010
Prevention Starts Here: North Dakota's Plan for Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention
Publisher(s):As part of CDC’s DELTA program, this plan outlines the state of North Dakota’s plan to improve efforts to prevent intimate partner violence and sexual assault.