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In 2002, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded RTI International to identify programs designed to prevent first-time male perpetration of sexual violence and to provide&evaluation assistance to a subset of these programs. RTI conducted an environmental scan to identify programs in the relatively new field of prevention of first-time perpetration of sexual violence. The current report provides updated information on 23 of the original 37 programs and adds information on 36 new programs that have been developed since the 2003 report.

The finding in particularÑzero tolerance for sexual violence and other predatory behaviorÑwas cited as the foundation for successful programs.

This document is based on the knowledge and experience of the WSN members, with the objective of helping States to improve alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment services to women through the establishment of standards that build on the capabilities and strengths of State systems and provider networks.

Interviews were conducted with Native American and Alaska Native survivors, their families, activists, support workers, service providers and health workers. Issues of marginalization and discrimination are discussed as well as jurisdiction, policing, and prosecution problems. Recommendations for addressing violence against indigenous women are also offered.

This update presents the main achievements of the past year in detail and identifies urgent priorities going forward.