Understanding the Needs of the Victims of Sexual Assault in the Deaf Community
The report contains a review of relevant literature as well as information on best practices.
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An Online Resource Library on Domestic & Sexual Violence
The report contains a review of relevant literature as well as information on best practices.
This resource also includes information on issues of special consideration, including: immediate victims, comorbid conditions, pregnancy and gynecological care, male patients, patients with disabiltities, and pediatric and adolescent patients.
Advocates are guided by certain principles in our support of survivors. This publication includes some Principles of Advocacy that are intended to provide a basis for a consistent advocacy response when working with Native women. It addresses issues of sovereignty, confidentiality, traditional healing ways, and includes an advocacy checklist and advocate resources.
This fact sheet provides information about the connection between sexual assault and substance abuse, and lists statistics on the issue along with citations.
The manual details considerations and recommendations for service provision, benefits available to victims of trafficking, legal issues, criminal prosecution of traffickers, working with the media, potential funding sources, and additional anti-trafficking resources.