Attitudes / Perception / Awareness Content Topic Results
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September 2021
Human Trafficking Training
Publisher(s):A free introductory training that builds foundational knowledge of human trafficking, dispels common myths, and equips participants to recognize and respond to trafficking through a survivor-centered, systems-focused approach.
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August 2021
The Science of Sexuality and Aging
Publisher(s):This presentation challenges ageist assumptions about older adults and sexuality by emphasizing that sexual expression, intimacy, pleasure, and sexual well-being can remain important throughout aging, including for marginalized and LGBTQ+ older adults.
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August 2021
The Effects of Exposure to Domestic Violence on Babies and Children
Publisher(s):Presented by Judge Carol Kelly and Judge Rolando Prescott, this court-mandated educational video addresses parents involved in domestic violence cases to explain how exposure to abuse physically and emotionally damages children. Watch to explore how domestic violence impairs infant brain architecture, activates toxic stress, alters DNA, and impacts long-term child development.
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July 2021
Disclosure of Child Sexual Abuse
Publisher(s):Presented by Consultant Pediatrician Dr. Michelle Cutland, this webinar provides an insightful overview of child sexual abuse statistics, the complex barriers to disclosure, and key practice strategies for professionals responding to young survivors.
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June 2021
Working with Male Survivors: Talking to Men with Disabilities About Sexual Assault
Publisher(s):Centers the voices and needs of male survivors with intellectual and developmental disabilities, stressing the importance of accessible, respectful care.
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June 2021
Working with Male Survivors: Healing at Sexual Assault Centers and Beyond
Publisher(s):Offers insights from professionals on how to effectively support male survivors through trauma-informed, inclusive practices.
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May 2021
Supporting Men and Boy Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Publisher(s):This training presentation raises awareness about the prevalence of sexual violence against men and boys, highlights the role of socialization and masculinity, and explores the barriers male survivors face in accessing services.
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April 2021
Working with Male Survivors: How Sexual Assault Impacts Transgender Men – Part 2
Publisher(s):These episodes focus on the specific needs and experiences of transgender men, offering foundational knowledge for inclusive service provision.
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April 2021
Working with Male Survivors: How Sexual Assault Impacts Transgender Men – Part 1
Publisher(s):These episodes focus on the specific needs and experiences of transgender men, offering foundational knowledge for inclusive service provision.
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March 2021
Mistreatment of Chinese Elders
Publisher(s): This research brief synthesizes the latest available information and research relating to the mistreatment of Chinese older adults living in the United States, providing insight into general cultural beliefs, views, norms, of Chinese immigrant communities and how they relate to and influence elder mistreatment.
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March 2021
Mistreatment of Korean Elders
Publisher(s): This research brief synthesizes the latest available information and research relating to the mistreatment of Korean older adults living in the United States, providing insight into general cultural beliefs, views, norms, of Korean immigrant communities and how they relate to and influence elder mistreatment.
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February 2021
Violence against women with disabilities
Publisher(s):This source explains the increased risk of violence against women with disabilities, identifies warning signs of abuse, and provides guidance on reporting concerns and accessing support services.









