Attitudes / Perception / Awareness Content Topic Results
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October 2005
Regional Capacity Building Workshop on Men, Caring and Fatherhood
Publisher(s):This workshop report describes the deliberations and outcomes of a meeting of development professionals from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sweden, who discussed how to equip men and boys to become more caring, attentive and gender sensitive fathers and husbands, in turn helping themselves, their families and the society at large.
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- General Material
August 2005
Violence Shelter Considers Hiring Male Director
Publisher(s):One of the country's oldest shelters opened a gender-neutral search for a new executive director and hired a man to run the organization in the interim. Some feminists call the move a violation of the founding principles to protect women.
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- General Material
June 2005
The Demand for Victims of Sex Trafficking
Examines sex trafficking from the 'demand' side, focusing on the role of 'exploiters' and the 'state' as two components.
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- General Material
June 2005
Report of the Defense Task Force on Sexual Harassment & Violence at the Military Service Academies
Publisher(s):This report provides an assessment of the US Military Academy & US Naval Academy’s ability to address sexual harassment and assault within their institutions. It provides task force recommendations on how academies can better address these issues.
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- General Material
January 2005
Part of the Package: Ideas of Masculinity among Male-Identified Transpeople
Publisher(s): Through the author’s personal observation, literature review, and survey research, this article explores concepts and embodiments of masculinity that are manifest among transmen.
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- General Material
January 2005
Beyond April and October: Some Ideas for Gender Violence Prevention Campaigns Throughout the Year
Provides examples of year-round, local public awareness programming that can raise awareness with limited resources. The article includes a month-by-month listing of ideas for local programs to adapt for implementation in their own community.
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- General Material
January 2005
Intimate Partner Violence, Employment, and the Workplace
Publisher(s):This article is a literature review on violence against women and employment. It includes information on types of job interference tactics by perpetrators, employer responses and attitudes, consequences for employers, and survivor responses.
Available from: Contact the NRCDV at 1-800-537-2238; 1-800-553-2508 (TTY).
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
October 2004
Working with Men to Prevent Violence Against Women: An Overview (Part One)
Publisher(s):VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
This document provides an overview of current efforts involving men in the prevention of violence against women. This document discusses men role in prevention, what is effective, and cultural issues and considerations in working with men.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
October 2004
Working with Men to Prevent Violence Against Women: Program Modalities and Formats (Part Two)
Publisher(s):VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
This document discusses best practices in prevention, provides an overview of different program modalities and formats, and reviews program philosophies that can be used in working with men to prevent violence against women.
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October 2004
Addressing Domestic Violence as a Barrier to Work: Building Collaborations between Domestic Violence Service Providers and Employment Services Agencies
Publisher(s):The report describes and recommends practices including collaboration, training, and screening/referral.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
July 2004
Pornography and Sexual Violence
Publisher(s):VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
This document summarizes the current research on the connection between pornography and sexual violence, and looks at how we define pornography, the consumption and effects of pornography, and the implications this has on policies and practices.
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- General Material
June 2004
Sexual Violence Prevention Strategies Aimed at Potential Victims of Drug Facilitated Sexual Battery: "Watch Your Drink" Messages and Drink Testing Devices
Publisher(s):This position papers addresses the rising popularity of two prevention strategies targeted at potential victims of drug-facilitated sexual battery and argues that prevention projects and funding should focused on broader messages that address root causes.