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Although the sky is the limit when it comes to advocates’ creativity and resourcefulness, advocates seem eager to learn from each other and gain new ideas about innovative approaches to provide a more holistic, engaging and comprehensive set of services to victims and survivors. NRCDV's July 2011 TA Question of the Month provides ideas for incorporating experiential outdoor activities into programming for domestic violence survivors.

More than 50% of all reported rape/sexual assault incidents occurred within one mile of or in the victim’s home, which may create a dire need for victims to relocate and to find safety in temporary and transitional shelter. NRCDV's August 2011 TA Question of the Month provides insight on supporting survivors' housing needs.

In addition to feelings of guilt or shame, changes in sleeping patterns and flashbacks to the event, many survivors of sexual violence report eating disorders. NRCDV's September 2011 TA Question of the Month explores the connection between sexual violence and eating disorders.

Hearing directly from survivors about their experiences and the impact of domestic violence on their lives, family, and community can inspire and energize others to act, as well as assist in reducing or removing barriers faced by survivors and their children. NRCDV's October 2011 TA Question of the Month offers tips for hosting survivor speakers.

Given that research is such an invaluable tool, it is important that advocates think critically about the research findings they are using to support their work. NRCDV's November 2011 TA Question of the Month offers suggestions to help advocates ensure that they are using credible research.

Sexual violence prevention programs led by youth often use a peer education model. NRCDV's December 2011 TA Question of the Month discusses the value of youth-led prevention programming.

Stalkers may be strangers to their victims but, too often, they are acquaintances, friends, and intimate partners. NRCDV's January 2012 TA Question of the Month discusses the connection between domestic violence and stalking.

When news stories on the allegations of former Penn State University Assistant Football Coach Jerry Sandusky sexually abusing children broke, many local rape crisis centers in Pennsylvania and across the country faced an increase in calls for services. NRCDV's February 2012 TA Question of the Month shares information about responses to Penn State and lessons learned for the future.

PTSD and TBI are not new issues to domestic violence advocates. NRCDV's March 2012 TA Question of the Month examines the implications to the domestic violence field of PTSD and TBI among veterans who return home to their partners and families.

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.