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January 2006
"Why are Mami y Papi Fighting?" Latino Youths Perceptions of Why Parents Fight
Publisher(s):This research poster includes the findings from a study that focused on learning about what Latino/a youth believe are the reasons for their parents fights.
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January 2006
A Community Psychologist's Perspective on Domestic Violence: A Conversation with Julia Perilla, Ph.D.
Publisher(s):In this interview, Julia Perilla presents a community psychologist’s perspective on the definition of domestic violence, describes the importance of understanding the cultural, historical and economic context in which domestic violence occurs, the many ways in which violence can be experienced, and how these forms of violence are linked.
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January 2006
Finding Dawn
Publisher(s):Finding Dawn illustrates the deep historical, social and economic factors that contribute to the epidemic of violence against Native women in this country.
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September 2005
Understanding Children, Immigration, and Family Violence: A National Examination of the Issues
Publisher(s):This resource gives background information and best practice recommendations for those serving immigrant children and families dealing with family violence.
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April 2005
The 2004 Fair Lending Disparities: Stubborn and Persistent
Publisher(s):This NCRC survey discusses HMDA data from 15 large lending institutions. The executive summary describes chronic fair lending disparities primarily affecting communities of color, women, and low and moderate-income borrowers.
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April 2005
A Tribal Leader's Guide to Launching an Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Campaign
Publisher(s):This manual is designed for Native American leaders and community members who are interested in launching an EITC awareness campaign. It begins with an overview of the EITC, explains how the EITC can benefit Native American communities, provides concrete strategies, tips and a timeline, and includes additional resources.
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March 2005
Discrimination in Metropolitan Housing Markets: National Results from Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 of the Housing Discrimination Study (HDS)
The Housing Discrimination Study 2000 (HDS 2000) represents the most ambitious effort to date to measure the extent of housing discrimination in the United States against persons because of their race or color. It is the third nationwide effort sponsored by HUD to measure the amount of discrimination faced by minority home seekers. The previous studies were conducted in 1977 and 1989.
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March 2005
The Community Engagement Continuum: Outreach, Mobilization, Organizing and Accountability to Address Violence Against Women in Asian and Pacific Islander Communities
Publisher(s):The Community Engagement Continuum documents a range of innovative community based approaches in the anti-violence movement and clarifies the goals of engagement. This model encourages a more strategic approach to all four levels and offers tools towards realistic step-by-step implementation.
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January 2005
Culture Handbook
Publisher(s):This handbook highlights the importance of culture and provides guidance to develop cultural competency at the individual and organizational levels.
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December 2004
Indigenous Women’s Reproductive Justice A Survey of Sexual Assault Policies and Protocols Within Indian Health Service Emergency Rooms
Publisher(s):The Indian Health Service has a long history of providing reproductive health services to Native American women in a manner that challenges a woman’s right to services and violates her basic human rights.
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November 2004
A Guide for Legal Advocates Providing Services to Victims of Human Trafficking
Publisher(s):United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), Migration and Refugee Services (MRS), Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC), Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)
This legal guide contains information in chapter format ranging from An Overview of Human Trafficking, T Nonimmigrant Visas, Continued Presence, Benefits for Victims, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status for Children, and resources for advocates.
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October 2004
Women's Economic Status in the States: Wide Disparities by Race, Ethnicity, and Region
Publisher(s):This report looks at women's economic status across several indicators: women's earnings, gender wage ratio, % of women in managerial/professional occupations, women's business ownership, and poverty. State profiles are available.