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The results displayed below have been grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections - containing our most highly valued resources - then by individual related materials. Refine your search by category, types, author and/or publisher using the options provided. Sort by date published, date added, or alphabetically. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
Results displayed are grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections then by individual related materials. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
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January 2013

Meaningful Access for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency (Acceso Significativo para Personas con Dominio Limitado del Ingles)

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This issue of Synergy is dedicated to immigration and child protection and custody issues in the context of domestic violence. This article describes the obstacles that victims with limited English proficiency face in our judicial system and how to improve the situation for them and their families.
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December 2012

Safe and Accessible Meeting and Event Planning

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This slide show provides information on the elements of an accessible meeting and offers practical guidance for advocates and others planning accessible meetings and events.
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  • NRCDV Publications
December 2012

How can my organization create accessible materials in alternate languages?

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The way we use language is connected to our hometowns, cultures and families; language isn’t just the way we communicate, but a direct reflection on the lens through which we view the world. NRCDV's December 2012 TA Question of the Month addresses language access.
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September 2012

Universal Design Factsheet

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This factsheet provides information on the importance of universal design, or designing for the largest audience possible.
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  • Training Tools
September 2012

Meeting the Needs of LGBTQ Survivors of Domestic Violence: NCAVP Can Help Your Coordinated Community Response

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In this webinar, presenter Chai Jindasurat explains the nuances of intervening with survivors/victims and perpetrators of LGBTQ domestic violence, including how oppression and discrimination create barriers to accessing system-based responses for LGBTQ survivors and strategies to meet the specific needs of LGBTQ survivors in your local community.
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  • NRCDV Publications
August 2012

How can I advocate within the legal system to work with victims who are nonverbal?

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The American legal system is not universally or equitably accessible to many people. NRCDV's September 2012 TA Question of the Month offers strategies for legal advocacy for survivors who are nonverbal.
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  • NRCDV Publications
July 2012

How can I provide culturally competent services to women of color?

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Advocates often wonder about how to reach and provide culturally relevant services to meet the needs of diverse communities of color. NRCDV's July 2012 offers guidance on providing services that are culturally relevant and accessible.
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March 2012

Etiquette for ASL Students and Signers

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This page gives etiquette tips for those who know sign language or ASL and wish to interact in the Deaf community.
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January 2012

Latina Portrait: The Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act and Latinas

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This publication provides an overview of the original VAWA legislation and its subsequent reauthorizations in 2000 and 2005, with a particular emphasis on how it relates to domestic violence and sexual assault experienced by Latina and immigrant women. Additionally, it provided an assessment of the VAWA reauthorization efforts in 2012 and made recommendations for moving forward.
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January 2012

National Survey of Youth Access to Dating Abuse Services

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This survey report illustrates important national trends in service provision to youth. Trends in availability and accessibility highlight gaps in service as well as strengths and unique needs of communities.
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January 2012

Domestic Violence Counts 2011: A 24-hour census of domestic violence services

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On September 15, 2011, 89 percent of identified domestic violence programs in the United States participated in the 2011 National Census of Domestic Violence Services. The results were published in the this report.
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January 2012

Working with Victims with Brain Injuries in Domestic Violence Shelters

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Domestic violence victims who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may need help coping with the high levels of stress and stimulation that can be part of communal living. Because TBI affects different people differently, shelter residents will have different needs. Screening for TBI during shelter intake will help advocates identify ways to make the shelter more accessible and user-friendly.