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Guiding Principles on Working with Older Survivors of Abuse
Publisher(s):This tip sheet gives basic recommendations for working with older survivors of abuse.
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What is an invisible disability?
Publisher(s): This brief article describes what the term "invisible disability" means and why it is important to understand invisible disabilities.
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Relationships & Sexuality
Publisher(s):A comprehensive resource that promotes healthy relationships, sexuality education, and sexual abuse prevention for individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
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Deaf Victims/Survivors: A Guide to Effective Service Delivery
Publisher(s):This resource is intended to help the staff of domestic violence programs better understand the needs of Deaf/HOH victim/survivors and provide services in ways that appropriately meet those needs.
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Seeing at the Speed of Sound
Publisher(s):Rachel Kolb, the first deaf Rhodes Scholar, describes the frustrations and humor embodied in the process of lipreading.
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Cultural Competency Tips
Publisher(s):This brief tipsheet provides guidance on working with survivors from various cultures in a culturally relevant manner.
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Community Action Toolkit for Addressing Intimate Partner Violence Against Transgender People
Publisher(s):National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP), National Black Justice Coalition, National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE), Trans People of Color Coalition, GLAAD, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Research has shown that transgender individuals are disproportionately impacted by the violence in intimate partner relationships. In addition, transgender communities face many systemic barriers while accessing services to redress intimate partner violence. This toolkit was designed to create dialogue on transgender intimate partner violence, ways to support survivors, and identify resources for intimate partner violence.