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January 1998
Right from the Start: Guidelines for Sexuality Issues, Birth to Five Years
Publisher(s):Administrators will find these guidelines useful in developing policies concerning sexual issues within the preschool setting. The guidelines reflect a comprehensive approach to sexuality education and are organized into six key concepts: human development, relationships, personal skills, behaviors, health, and society/culture. Each key concept includes specific related topics and age-appropriate developmental messages.
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January 1991
A Commentary on Religious Issues in Family Violence
Publisher(s):Addresses some of the common religious concerns raised by people dealing with family violence (including child sexual abuse and incest) and illustrates ways of converting potential religious roadblocks into valuable resources.
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January 1988
Two Views of Deafness
This chart compares two contrasting views of deafness: 1) as pathology and 2) as a difference. It provides helpful explanations of what a person might think or how they may behave.
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December 1979
Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women
Publisher(s):Among the international human rights treaties, the Convention takes an important place in bringing women into the focus of human rights concerns. The present document spells out the meaning of equality and how it can be achieved.
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January 0004
Deaf Culture: NETAC Teacher Tipsheet
Publisher(s):This brief factsheet describes common terms used within Deaf community, details shared values in contrast with mainstream U.S. hearing culture, and offers guidelines for communication.
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Good Guys: Partnership & Positive Masculinity
Publisher(s):This curriculum explores issues of power and control, gender, self-esteem, masculinity and relationships, helping boys understand what it means to be a man in Judaism. Available for purchase from Jewish Women International.
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Abused man
Domestic violence refers to a range of abusive behaviors which occur within intimate relationships. Determining the exact proportion of male victims is difficult because they may be more reluctant to come forward and report it. This poem features the story of a male survivor of domestic violence.
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These Arguments Are Often Used Against Victims Of Workplace Harassment. Male Allies Can Help.
Publisher(s): This article unpacks several common victim-blaming myths, explaining why they are harmful and how aspiring allies can respond when confronted with these comments. While the article focuses specifically on workplace harassment, many of the suggestions can be helpful for discussions about other forms of domestic and sexual violence as well.
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Browsing with C.A.R.E: Helpful Tips for Supporting Young Men and Boys
Publisher(s):A guide for advocates, parents, and trusted adults that promotes digital safety and healthy online behavior among boys and young men through the C.A.R.E. framework. Available in English and Spanish.
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Fifty Obstacles to Leaving, a.k.a., Why Abuse Victims Stay
Publisher(s):Domestic violence victims stay for many valid reasons that must be understood by lawyers, judges, and the legal community if they are to make change. This document lists reasons the author has encountered in 22 years of work with thousands of victims.
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Youth-Led Prevention: Partners in Social Change
Publisher(s):This newsletter focuses on youth-led sexual violence prevention efforts. It includes spotlights on various programs and a discussion of oppression as a root cause of sexual violence.
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Talking about LGBT Equality Among Latinos and Hispanics
Publisher(s):This report includes the findings from a research study that confirmed the strength of Latin@ support for LGBT issues, and uncovered approaches that can further even greater understanding and acceptance.









