Material Listing

The EITC and the Refundable Child Tax Credit Are Extremely Important to Women’s Economic Security

This fact sheet evidences how refundable tax credits for low- and moderate income working families, including the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC), provide a significant economic boost to women and their families.

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) – Use the EITC Assistant to Find Out if You Should Claim it

This current year EITC Assistant will help you: find out your filing status; find out if you are eligible for EITC; determine if your child or children meet the tests for a qualifying child; and estimate the amount of credit.

Gaining Ground, Breaking Through: A Report on the Leadership Experiences of Women of Color, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Individuals of Color, Individuals with Disabilities, Native Women, Aspiring Allies, Immigrant Women Working in the An

Gaining Ground, Breaking Through provides insight into the experiences of underrepresented populations within all levels of anti-violence organizations.

SAMHSA's Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach

This paper identifies a working concept of trauma relevant to justice systems and other stakeholders, outlines fundamental assumptions and principles for developing a trauma-informed approach, and explores trauma in the context of community.

Street Harassment: Know Your Rights

This Guide outlines the legal recourse available to victims of street harassment, which varies significantly from country to country.

Who Counts? An Inclusive Vision for Ending Gender-Based Violence

To capture the lessons from this ground-breaking work, Mama Cash has developed a report that documents the work of 27 groups around the world.

2014 Protected Innocence Challenge: A Legal Framework of Protection for the Nation's Children

This full report includes an introduction to the Challenge, Map of State Grades, 2014 Legislative Advancements, Protected Innocence Legislative Framework Methodology, and a number of issue briefs.

Recourse for Trafficked Native Women in the Duluth Harbor

In this article, the author first discusses how Native women, girls, and boys have been sold for sex on ships in the Duluth Port in Minnesota, an issue she previously wrote about in a report entitled "Garden of Truth: The Prostitution and Trafficking of Native Women in Minnesota."

2014 Truth About Abuse Survey

This survey aimed to understand how long teens and young adults wait before they reach out for help and gauge what type of abuse is most prevalent among those who seek help.

Women and Natural Resources: Unlocking the Peacebuilding Potential

This report analyzes the reasons behind this discrepancy, its implications for long-term peace and development and suggests some solutions.

WEBINAR: Celebrating the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) 30th Anniversary

This commemorative webinar celebrates the far-reaching impact of FVPSA, the first Federal commitment to creating a pathway to safety for survivors of domestic violence and their children.

WEBINAR: The Monument Quilt: Creating a public culture of support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault

This training introduces listeners to The Monument Quilt, an on-going collection of stories from survivors of rape and abuse to transform our current culture of public shame into a culture of public support.

WEBINAR: Enhancing Safe Access to Child Support

This webinar provided an overview of OCSE produced domestic violence resources - including fact sheets, desk cards, and online training materials - promoting safe access to child support.

Domestic Violence and the Holidays: Promoting Wellness and Managing Stress

This Technical Assistance Guidance is intended to help domestic violence programs create the organizational support needed to better respond to the wellness needs of shelter staff during the holiday season.

Designing Accessible Events for People with Disabilities Registration Tip Sheet

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.

Socio-Emotional Impact Of Violent Crime

Examines victims' socio-emotional problems resulting from violent crime, including moderate to severe distress, problems with family or friend relationships, or problems at work or school.

Criminal Victimization, 2013 (Revised)

Presents 2013 estimates of rates and levels of criminal victimization in the United States. Includes estimates of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and injury and use of weapons in violent victimization. It also describes the characteristics of victims.

When Men Murder Women: An Analysis of 2012 Homicide Data

The study covers homicides involving one female murder victim and one male offender, and uses data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Supplementary Homicide Report.

Sheltering Transgender Women: Providing Welcoming Services

This Technical Assistance Guidance highlights effective strategies for integrating trans women into shelter, building on the knowledge that most shelter staff and allied professionals have already developed practice, familiarity, and skill in providing shelter services to women.

WEBINAR: Selling Social Change: Exploring What Works in Making the Case for Prevention

On this webinar, the IPV Prevention Council and allies will share key preliminary findings from these discussions, invite participants to offer their insights, and explore successful models in Washington and Texas for encouraging investment in prevention.

Engaging Asian Men: Divesting from Gender Violence, Investing in Gender Equality

This report examines how engagement applies within the cultural contexts of Asian men and their communities.

La importancia de utilizar enfoques y herramientas culturalmente relevantes, cuando trabajamos con comunidades Latinas y otras comunidades que han sido históricamente marginadas

La importancia de utilizar enfoques y herramientas culturalmente relevantes, cuando trabajamos con comunidades Latinas y otras comunidades que han sido históricamente marginadas, presentadoras Heidi Notario & Ivonne Ortiz, La Red Nacional Latina, en colaboración con el Centro Nacional de Recursos sobre la Violencia Doméstica (Marzo 2014)

Domestic Violence & Youth Homelessness: How the Two Intersect and What You Can Do To Help

Domestic Violence & Youth Homelessness: How the Two Intersect and What You Can Do To Help by Ivonne Ortiz and Susan Spagnuolo for the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence & MANY (May 2014)

Peer Educators: The Frontline in Campus Violence Prevention

This presentation provides information about the roles and responsibilities of peer education in violence prevention and offers guidance on establishing a peer education program. Also included here are special considerations for peer educators at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

A Good Solution Solves Multiple Problems

This web conference discusses efforts made by anti-sexual and -domestic violence organizations to prevent violence through collaboration efforts with outside partners.