Sexual Health / Literacy Content Topic Results
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August 2012
Intimate Partner Violence and Reproductive Coercion
Publisher(s):This fact sheet explores the problem of intimate partner violence (IPV), illustrates the magnitude of the problem, presents the reproductive health effects associated with it, and describes what can be done to prevent IPV.
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July 2012
Lancet Special Issue on HIV in Men who have Sex with Men (MSM)
Publisher(s): This report for policy makers and advocates highlights the unique characteristics of the MSM community and outlines the need for specialized services to meet the needs of the community.
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- Training Tools
June 2012
Promoting Healthy Relationships Among Youth: Reducing Teen Pregnancy by Recognizing and Responding to Dating Violence and Reproductive Coercion
Publisher(s):This presentation includes information on the link between Adolescent Relationship Abuse (ARA) and condom/birth control interference, the likelihood of pregnancy among female victims of ARA, and the difficulty of negotiating the use of birth control with abusive partners.
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- General Material
April 2012
Mapping Prevention: Incorporating Healthy Sexuality
Publisher(s):This video podcast features a conversation with Alison Bellavance, Director of Education and Training at Planned Parenthood of Northeast and Mid-Penn in Pennsylvania, about incorporating healthy sexuality approaches into sexual violence prevention work.
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- General Material
April 2012
Women’s Biological Susceptibility to HIV/AIDS
Publisher(s):This resource describes some of the biological reasons it is easier for a person with a vagina to contract HIV during penile-vaginal sex.
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April 2012
Healthy Sexuality: A Guide for Advocates, Counselors and Prevention Educators
Publisher(s):This guide provides guidance and practical tools for discussing healthy sexuality within the context of sexual violence for advocates, counselors, prevention educators, and activists.
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- NRCDV Publications
March 2012
How can I talk about healthy sexuality to prevent sexual violence?
Publisher(s): Healthy sexuality means having the knowledge and power to express sexuality in ways that enrich our lives. NRCDV's April TA Question of the Month offers resources for promoting healthy sexuality as a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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March 2012
New Studies Link the Mental Health Effects of Trauma with Poorer HIV Treatment Access and Outcomes for Women
Publisher(s):This page highlights research on the link between past and recent abuse with poorer HIV treatment access and outcomes for women.
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January 2012
Effects of Domestic Violence on the Workplace: A Vermont survey of male offenders enrolled in batterer intervention programs
This report informs policy makers and employers about the way Vermont workplaces are affected by domestic violence. It provides important information to help employers make decisions about policy and procedural responses to employees involved in domestic violence.
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January 2012
It’s time... to talk about gender norms
Publisher(s):This document provides information on gender norms, sexuality, and ways to create environments that decrease restrictive gender norms and promote healthier sexual interactions. It also provides a list of resources.
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January 2012
It’s time... to talk to your children about healthy sexuality
Publisher(s): This is a fact sheet that provides a scenario and discussion to promote a conversation between youth and caregivers around healthy sexual development.
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January 2012
It’s time… to talk about consent
Publisher(s):This is a fact sheet that provides a scenario and discussion to promote a conversation between youth and caregivers around consent and respect.