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January 2013
Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault
Publisher(s):This presentation describes human trafficking and tits connections to sexual violence.
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January 2013
Participatory Action Research with Latin@ Youth: Exploring Immigration and Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):Immigrant Latin@ youth affected by domestic violence are in a unique position to provide researchers insight to the needs of their communities. This study engaged youth in participatory action research where they explored the impact of anti-immigration policies on families impacted by domestic violence.
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January 2013
Creative Strategies for Outreaching and Working Effectively with Immigrant Survivors of Sexual Violence in the Workplace
Publisher(s):In light of immigration enforcement and the economic climate, now more than ever, immigrant women are vulnerable to experiencing sexual violence in the workplace. Across the country, immigrant-working women with and without work authorization are subjected to adverse working conditions and victimization at alarming rates. During this webinar, presenters focus on creative community organizing and screening and outreach strategies to identify survivors. This webinar also introduces basic legal remedies available.
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January 2013
Start Relating Before They Start Dating: A Workshop For Parents and Caregivers, and their Teens
Publisher(s):This is workshop targeting parents and youth in middle school where youth and parents learn about dating abuse and strategies for improving parent/caregiver-youth communication.
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January 2013
Designing Accessible Events for People with Disabilities Registration Tip Sheet
Publisher(s):The registration tip sheet covers what questions you should ask about lodging, meals, interpreting, personal care attendants, and other accommodation needs. It includes sample questions, and additional resources to ensure your registration process assists you in maximizing access for people with disabilities attending your event.
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January 2013
Technology, Teen Dating Violence and Abuse, and Bullying
Publisher(s):This study examines the role of youth technology use in teen dating violence and abuse and bullying and expand knowledge about the types of violence and abuse experiences youth have, the extent of victimization and perpetration via technology and new media, and how the experience of such cyber abuse within teen dating relationships or through bullying relates to other life factors.
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January 2013
Why do Some Men use Violence Against Women and How Can We Prevent It?: Quantitative findings from the United Nations multi-country study on men and violence in Asia and the Pacific
Publisher(s):This report shares the results of a study conducted in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Papua New Guinea. It explores the prevalence of mens use of violence against women in the survey sites, and shows what factors make men more or less likely to use violence.
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January 2013
Turning Tragedy into Change: 2013 DVFRT Statewide Annual Report
Publisher(s):This report discusses the purpose of the statewide Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team (DVFRT) and identifies key findings and recommendations for decreasing domestic violence-related homicides.
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January 2013
Engaging Asian Men: Divesting from Gender Violence, Investing in Gender Equality
Publisher(s):This report examines how engagement applies within the cultural contexts of Asian men and their communities.
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January 2013
Serving Transgender Survivors of Sexual Violence
Publisher(s):This technical assistance resource from the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape provides statistics on sexual assault in trans communities, addresses the lack of trans-specific services and barriers that transgender individuals may face in accessing services, and provides guidance for advocates.
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January 2013
Responding to intimate partner violence and sexual violence against women: WHO clinical and policy guidelines
Publisher(s):These guidelines aim to provide evidence-based guidance to health-care providers on the appropriate responses to intimate partner violence and sexual violence against women, including clinical interventions and emotional support. They also seek to raise awareness among health-care providers and policymakers of gender-based violence in order to improve health-sector response to the problem.
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January 2013
Preventing sexual violence in Latin@ communities: A national needs assessment
Publisher(s):This comprehensive report details advocates needs related to sexual violence in Latin@ communities. For example, while 91.4% of advocates who responded to the national survey said their organization has identified demographics of their intended service population, just 19.3% thought that their clients served matched those demographics; also, participants consistently discussed the importance of creating culturally specific materials that truly reflect the culture of Latin@ and/or Spanish-speaking communities.” This report is also available in Spanish.