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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 2006
Model Policy for Law Enforcement on Communicating with People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Publisher(s): This is a model policy by the U.S. Department of Justice that law enforcement agencies can modify for their own organizations as appropriate. It deals with how law enforcement officers should communicate with people who have hearing difficulties.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
January 2006
Communicating with People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: ADA Guide for Law Enforcement Officers
Publisher(s): This is printable, foldable brochure meant as a guide for law enforcement officers on how to communicate effectively with people with hearing difficulties.
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- General Material
October 2005
Understanding the Needs of the Victims of Sexual Assault in the Deaf Community
Publisher(s):The report contains a review of relevant literature as well as information on best practices.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
August 2005
Assisting Women Who Are Abused in Our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community
Publisher(s):This presentation reviews Deaf culture and language, domestic violence in the Deaf community, the rights of the Deaf and ADA accommodations, and ways to better meet the safety and communication needs of Deaf survivors seeking services.
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- General Material
January 2005
Services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Victims of Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This brochure is intended to assist domestic violence victims who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing increase their knowledge of what types of services are available to them and the importance of their confidentiality when receiving services.
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- General Material
October 2004
Self-Sufficiency and Safety: The Case for Onsite Domestic Violence Services at Employment Services Agencies
This report highlights some of the barriers to employment that many domestic violence survivors experience, service needs, and outcomes.
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- General Material
April 2004
Research & Evaluation on Violence Against Women: Battering, Work, & Welfare, Final Grant Report
This research project sought to understand the obstacles women receiving welfare identified in their lives, as well as the strengths and resources they bring to their struggles for safety and solvency.
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- General Material
April 2004
Increasing Agency Accessibility for People with Disabilities: Domestic Violence Agency Self-Assessment Guide
Publisher(s):Intended for use in domestic violence victim services, this guide was produced to provide domestic violence programs and agencies with a practical tool to review the accessibility of the agency and services offered for victims with disabilities.
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- General Material
February 2004
Developing Linguistically and Culturally Responsive Materials for Latina Survivors of Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This paper summarizes efforts undertaken by the National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence to develop responses to the particular challenges and barriers faced by Spanish-speaking Latina survivors and by organizations serving them. Included here are guidelines for developing Spanish-language material.
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- General Material
January 2004
Audism: Exploring the Metaphysics of Oppression
Publisher(s):This paper explores three dimensions of audism (individual, institutional, and metaphysical) in further detail.
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- General Material
June 2003
Section 8 Made Simple: Using The Housing Choice Voucher Program To Assist People With Disabilities
This guidebook is intended for people with disabilities, their families, and service providers seeking comprehensive information on the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. It provides information on how to engage public housing agency staff to help people with disabilities participate in the Section 8 program.
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- General Material
January 2003
Considerations for Mediating with People Who Are Culturally Deaf
Publisher(s):This page, while written for mediators, gives an excellent overview of communication and cultural barriers for Deaf people.