Attitudes / Perception / Awareness Content Topic Results
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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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April 2004
Model Protocol on Working with Friends and Family of Domestic Violence Victims
Publisher(s):This manual provides guidance around beginning or enhancing work with friends or family of survivors as primary supports in his/her life.
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- Training Tools
February 2004
When the Batterer is a Law Enforcement Officer: A Guide for Advocates
Publisher(s):This is a comprehensive resource for any advocate working with a survivor of a batterer who is in law enforcement, including information on particular safety considerations and advocacy strategies.
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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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January 2004
Effective Outreach Through the Media
Publisher(s):This is a guide for those working in agencies that serve victims of sexual assault on how to effectively utilize the media.
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July 2003
Adolescent Sex Offenders: Common Misconceptions vs. Current Evidence
Publisher(s):This fact sheet from the National Center on Sexual Behavior of Youth offers information on myths and facts about adolescent sex offenders.
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July 2003
Domestic Violence by Police Officers Model Policy
Publisher(s):This policy establishes procedures for handling acts of domestic violence committed by police officers and for implementing prevention strategies.
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January 2003
Elimination of Violence Against Women in Partnership with Men
Publisher(s):This document has two papers and an inventory of organizations and initiatives that engage men in VAW prevention. These resources were prepared for a sub-regional training workshop.
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January 2003
The Social Norms Approach to Violence Prevention
Publisher(s):Describes an approach that seeks to engage men as allies by creating campaign messages that validate men's hidden feelings and beliefs in order to foster an environment where speaking out against violence against women is socially acceptable
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January 2003
Factors Associated with Men Committing Rape
Publisher(s):This page offers example of risk factors for men's perpetration of rape for each socio-ecological level. Examples of common risk factors include alcohol and drug use, emotionally unsupportive family environment, and generally accepting sexually violent behavior.
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- Training Tools
January 2003
Ubícate!/Find Yourself!
Publisher(s):Created by and for Latino youth, this film features four stories that explore such themes as abusive relationships, gender roles, communication, peer pressure and teen pregnancy. Youth driven discussion about healthy relationships is woven throughout the stories.
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January 2003
Distracted by Drama: How California Newspapers Portray Intimate Partner Violence
Publisher(s):The publication describes the results of a study analyzing how violence is reported in two nationally prominent CA newspapers during the course of a year. Findings of the study are described in detail to reveal how contemporary reporting portrays IPV.
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January 2003
Feeling Safe: What Girls Say - Executive Summary
Publisher(s):The findings of this study demonstrate that feeling emotionally safe is as important as being physically safe. Furthermore, what is of most concern to girls is navigating their every day world (home, school, social settings, and routine activities) and developing trust and positive relationships with others.