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An Online Resource Library on Domestic & Sexual Violence
This list compiled by the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health provides recommended background readings for anyone interested in learning more about domestic violence, trauma, and mental health.
This 196-page report concludes that in many sexual assault cases, the police did not file incident reports, which are required to proceed with an investigation, or misclassified serious sexual assaults as lesser or other crimes. Human Rights Watch also found that the police presented cases to prosecutors for warrants that were so inadequately investigated that prosecutors had little choice but to refuse them and that procedural formalities were used to close cases with only minimal investigation.
This special report examines lifetime victimization of sexual violence, stalking and intimate partner violence by respondents’ self-reported sexual orientation.
Schools are uniquely positioned to promote healthy attitudes and behavior among young people, and to help teens who are experiencing violence or abuse. Young people who are informed and empowered are more likely to succeed in all of their relationships and less likely to engage in violence or to believe violence is acceptable. Love Whats Real provides 3 simple steps for your school or community to join in the movement to end violence.
This 2-page document summarizes information about the “Stop Abuse for Every Teen Act” or SAFE Teen Act designed to help schools play an important role in preventing teen dating violence.
