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Sexual Violence Content Topic Results

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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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June 2006

Creating Safe Environments: Violence Prevention Strategies and Programs

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"This report provides an overview of promising violence prevention initiatives across the nation, with special focus on the primary prevention of violence affecting youth and adult intimate partner violence. Specific attention is given to initiatives directed at particularly vulnerable populations, including racial/ethnic groups, immigrants, low-income populations, girls and women, and others.
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  • General Material
May 2006

Fact Sheet on Federal Prosecutions of Trafficking Cases in the United States

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Briefly outlines selected US federal sex and labor trafficking cases, and cases of sexual violence and labor trafficking and sex tourism. TVPA and PROTECT Act of 2003 also mentioned.
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April 2006

Battered Immigrants and U.S. Citizen Spouses

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This study reveals that the rate of abuse is higher among immigrant women who are married to American citizens. Examples of immigration-related tactics of abuse are provided.
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  • NRCDV Publications
  • General Material
April 2006

Current Trends in Psychological Assessment and Treatment Approaches for Survivors of Sexual Trauma

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This document provides a review and critique of current trends in mental health assessment and treatment for sexual trauma survivors with an emphasis on early intervention. Treatment approaches are restricted to psychotherapy.
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April 2006

Community Readiness: A Handbook for Successful Change

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The purpose is to guide communities and researchers to better understand the process of community change and to develop effective, culturally-appropriate, and community-specific strategies for prevention and intervention.
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  • General Material
March 2006

Sexual Violence and Homelessness

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This fact sheet provides information on the link between homelessness and sexual violence, the barriers homeless face in receiving services, and what rape crisis centers can do to meet the needs of the homeless. It provides general information on the topic as well as information and statistics specific to Pennsylvania.
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  • General Material
  • Training Tools
March 2006

When Deaf and Hearing Meet: Until We Can Communicate with Ease - A work-book for Hearing People Connected to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Disability, and Related Programs

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This workbook offers introductory information about language, culture, and respectful interactions between hearing and Deaf, helping the user feel comfortable, confident, creative, and competent to provide respectful assistance to Deaf individuals.
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  • NRCDV Publications
  • General Material
March 2006

The Psychological Consequences of Sexual Trauma

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This document describes current research findings on the effects of childhood and adulthood sexual victimization on women's mental health. Existing data on understudied communities and risk factors for mental health problems are discussed.
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  • NRCDV Publications
  • General Material
February 2006

Marital Rape: New Research and Directions

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This document provides an overview of the research on marital rape including a brief legal history of marital rape; discussion of its occurrence; summary of the effects; and an analysis of practitionersí intervention with marital rape survivors.
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  • NRCDV Publications
  • General Material
February 2006

Assessment for Lifetime Exposure to Violence as a Pathway to Prevention

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This document provides a brief overview of the research on lifetime exposure to violence and the long-term health consequences of violence. It also examines how assessment for lifetime exposure to violence can create a pathway to prevention.
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  • General Material
  • Training Tools
February 2006

The Exploitation of Trafficked Women

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This resource is designed for police and other officials who work to address community problems related to trafficking and prostitution and to assist victims of trafficking.
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  • General Material
February 2006

Washington State's Community Notification Law: 15 Years of Change

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Washington State's Community Notification Law: 15 Years of Change by the Washington State Institute for Public Policy (2006) In 1990, Washington became the first state to authorize the release of information regarding sex offenders to the public. Since then, the law has been amended numerous times to expand its application, increase uniformity across counties, and increase citizen access.