Attitudes / Perception / Awareness Content Topic Results
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August 2020
Sexual Violence and Oppression Infographic
Publisher(s): Some groups experience sexual violence at higher rates than others. We know that sexual violence is inextricably tied to oppression, but how do we communicate effectively about this? Learn more with this infographic from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.
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June 2020
Let's Talk About Prevention Webinar: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
Publisher(s):In this webinar, Dr. David Finkelhor explores the complex dynamics of child sexual abuse and highlights comprehensive school-based education as the most effective strategy for empowering youth and deterring offenders.
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May 2020
An NFL player says United ignored his reports of sexual assault. The problem's bigger than him.
Publisher(s): This article highlights how racial stereotypes and cultural stigma can silence Black male survivors, exposing broader societal disbelief and institutional failure to respond to male victimization.
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May 2020
Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention in Fatherhood Programs
Publisher(s): Brief research integrating domestic violence prevention into fatherhood programs/practices
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May 2020
Addressing Resistance to Domestic and Family Violence Responses in CALD Communities
Publisher(s): This resource highlights the context and forms of resistance to gender equality and prevention of violence against women initiatives in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities in Australia. It is designed for those working to prevent or respond to violence against women in migrant and refugee communities.
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April 2020
It’s All My Fault: Helping Parents of Sexually Abused Children Work through Conflicting Emotions
Publisher(s):In this clinical presentation, Dr. Moore and foster parent Sasha outline the complex emotional and behavioral impacts of child sexual abuse on both young survivors and their non-offending caregivers, emphasizing the critical need for comprehensive parental support.
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April 2020
WEBINAR: Addressing the Influences Implicit Biases, Inequities & Historical Trauma Have on Aging Processes for Children of Color
Publisher(s): Trauma and toxic stress often stem from experiences that occur disproportionately in the lives of girls and women, and of girls and women of color in particular. The adultification of African American girls who have histories of trauma has become the manifestation of how the needs of women and girls of color are overlooked and misunderstood. This webinar addresses the impact of implicit biases, inequities and historical trauma on the lives of children of color.
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April 2020
Adult Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Are We Really Helping?
Publisher(s):The webinar examines the barriers adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse face when disclosing their experiences and argues that disclosure should be understood as a relational, non-linear process rather than a simple act of telling.
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April 2020
Sexual Difficulties Following Childhood Sexual Abuse and Trauma
Publisher(s):This webinar examines the impact of childhood sexual trauma on adult sexuality, relationships, attachment, and intimacy while exploring trauma-informed approaches to treatment and healing.
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April 2020
Reducing Gender Bias in Sexual Assault Response and Investigation – Part 2
Publisher(s): This webinar series explores the phenomenon of gender bias and the resulting stereotypes and attitudes that can influence the professional response to, and investigation of, sexual assault. Part 2 resumes the discussion with an exploration of how gender bias affects victim blaming after the sexual assault.
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April 2020
Reducing Gender Bias in Sexual Assault Response and Investigation – Part 1
Publisher(s): This webinar series explores the phenomenon of gender bias and the resulting stereotypes and attitudes that can influence the professional response to, and investigation of, sexual assault. Part 1 begins by introducing the concept of implicit bias, and then address key questions about how this can influence sexual assault dynamics and responses.
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February 2020
Safety Plan for Stalking Victims
Publisher(s):A practical safety planning guide that helps survivors of stalking reduce risk, document abuse, and navigate legal and community resources.









