Attitudes / Perception / Awareness Content Topic Results
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January 2017
The Basics: Myths and Facts about HIV and AIDS
Publisher(s): This interactive Myths and Facts slideshow explains where HIV comes from, how it is transmitted, and what types of HIV treatments are available. This slideshow is available in both English and Spanish.
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January 2017
Guide for Supervisors: Information for Supervisors on Preventing and Responding to Domestic and Sexual Violence, and Stalking in the Workplace
Publisher(s): This guide advises supervisors on how to handle situations where a supervisor believes an employee is a victim of domestic violence, as well as where he or she believes an employee is a perpetrator of domestic violence, and what to do when one employee has a protection order against another.
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- General Material
December 2016
HIV Transmission
Publisher(s): This resource provides information about risks of transmission of HIV through various types of intercourse, injection drug use, and other activities.
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- General Material
December 2016
Tips for Having an Informed Conversation About Domestic Violence and HIV
Publisher(s):This tip sheet discusses the intersection of DV and HIV and provides guidance for service providers working with HIV-positive DV survivors.
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October 2016
Department of Justice Awards $9.85 Million to Identify and Prevent Gender Bias in Policing
Publisher(s): This press release issued by the U.S. Department of Justice announced the ten grant awards that were provided to enhance training and technical assistance nationally, support research and evaluation, and provide resources to law enforcement agencies to implement the guidance and improve law enforcement responses.
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- General Material
September 2016
Questionable Questions About Transgender Identity
Publisher(s): This resource offers guidance on how to decide whether or not a particular question is appropriate to ask a transgender person. It also has answers to specific questions that many people have, as well as reasons why transgender people may be uncomfortable being asked these questions directly.
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July 2016
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Queer Communites
Publisher(s):This document provides information specific to LGBTQ community members in an effort to provide culturally competent services. It includes information on specific tactics used by perpetrators in same-sex relationships and additional resources available to those who have experienced violence.
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May 2016
United States v. City of Newark: Consent Decree
Publisher(s): The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey and the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice issued a report in 2014 finding a pattern of unconstitutional policing by the Newark Police Department and reached an agreement in principle with the City of Newark to undertake wide-ranging reforms within the Police Department. A consent decree was agreed upon to ensure Newark Police Department move towards achieving effective community engagement
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May 2016
Understanding Gender-Biased Policing: Police Misconduct, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault
Publisher(s): This briefing paper defines and provides examples of gender-biased policing, suggests ways for police departments to address bias that may underlie certain practices and policies, and offers steps advocates can take to work toward police reform.
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April 2016
Men and Sexual Trauma
Publisher(s):This page provides information on the unique experiences of men who face sexual violence. It discusses some common differences in mens experiences based on societal expectation and gender roles, which can dictate responses and reactions to disclosures of sexual violence.
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January 2016
Two Spirits
Publisher(s): This documentary highlights the experiences of Native LGBTQ/Two-Spirit individuals and communities, examining the modern-day and historical factors that contribute to these communities' current experiences of discrimination and oppression.
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January 2016
There's No One I Can Trust: The Impact of Mandatory Reporting on the Help-Seeking and Wellbeing of Domestic Violence Survivors
Publisher(s): This report summarizes a study of over 3600 domestic violence survivors that examined their experience of mandatory reporting and explored how mandatory reporting affected their help-seeking strategies and overall wellbeing.









