Material Listing

This 3-page summary describes 4 major perspectives on sexual violence: public health; risk factors; social change; and law and criminal justice.

It covers the issues teachers themselves may need to confront as presenters of this difficult material, as well as challenges related to students' potential reactions to it. At the end is a document explaining Colorado law on teachers' obligation to report sexual contact, abuse & assault.

This document from the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault explores the history of sexual assault prevention efforts from the 1970s to the present, covering the major debates, players, institutional responses and public reactions to the movement.

"The document provides conceptual, policy and practical suggestions on how to implement each of the six country-level activities, and promotes a multi-sectoral, data-driven and evidence-based approach."

Recommendations include:

"This article describes theoretical frameworks, including two public health models, that can inform the future development of domestic violence prevention strategies. It also provides examples of innovative prevention strategies currently being implemented across the country, and discusses results from evaluations, when available." (134)

This article focuses on the need to include men in efforts to end violence against women.& The author provides information on educational strategies that are primary prevention focused, best practices, and information on the importance of evaluation.

Although this plan was written for Oregon, it contains information and recommendations that can be used by anyone working to prevent sexual violence in their community.

Contents include:

• Keeping Children and Youth Safe
• Educating Children for Prevention
• Educating Adults in the Congregation
• Support for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
• Guidelines for Involving Sex Offenders
• Youth Who May be Abusers

Teleconference facilitated by Allison Randall of the National Network to End Domestic Violence. The collection of associated articles address the numerous complex difficulties victims of domestic violence face in obtaining and maintaining housing.

The collection of documents address legislation aimed at both legal and illegal immigrants and its potentially harmful effects on victims of domestic violence and trafficking. The documents also provide additional resources for research and assistance.