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Results displayed are grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections then by individual related materials. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
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January 2015

The Misuse of Police Powers in Officer-Involved Domestic Violence

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This document explores how the power and authority granted to officers to protect the public can lead to the abuse of their power. Recommendations are provided for advocates working with survivors whose batterers are in law enforcement.
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January 2015

Grounding Tools to Use with Kids

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This interactive tool offers five grounding tools that support the ability for anyone to calm their mind and body down during a scary time. This tool can be used with an advocate, parent, or even alone.
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  • Training Tools
January 2015

Making Domestic Violence Services Accessible to Individuals with Limited English Proficiency: A Planning Tool for Advocacy Organizations

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This toolkit bridges the gap between the laws, rules, and standards of services; and the effort necessary - community assessments, program policy, staff training, etc. - to develop and implement language access services for survivors with limited English proficiency (LEP).
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January 2015

Power and Control Wheel for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Relationships

This lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans relationship power and control wheel is adapted from the Power and Control and Equity Wheels developed by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project.
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July 2014

Getting Started: Tips for Domestic Violence Service Providers

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Service providers can make small changes that can improve their response to the needs of survivors at risk for or diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. This resource helps domestic violence service providers integrate HIV discussions, screening, and support into their programs.
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  • Training Tools
April 2014

Training for Advocates and Attorneys on Trauma Informed Work with Immigrant Women

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This is a hands-on training for advocates and attorneys on trauma-informed work with immigrant women who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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  • Training Tools
January 2014

Reproductive Health and Intimate Partner Violence Wheel

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Reproductive Health and Intimate Partner Violence Wheel provides definitions and examples of reproductive coercion and intimate partner violence. The wheel can be used as a training tool for advocates and service providers, as well as a supportive and enlightening resource for survivors.
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January 2014

Women With HIV Speak Out Against Violence: A collection of essays and reflections of women living with and affected by HIV

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Compiled from personal narratives, and written by the women impacted, this collection is designed to share an intimate understanding of life for women living with HIV/AIDS and the intersection of domestic violence.
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January 2014

Language Access: Considerations & Recommendations for Advocates Supporting Survivors of Violence

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This TA brief provides considerations and recommendations for program implementation and developments within anti-violence and legal services agencies. It aims to enable LEP survivors to better navigate the significant challenges faced, strengthen advocacy, and further equal access to justice. 
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January 2014

Circle of Hope: A Guide for Conducting Effective Psychoeducational Support Groups

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This manual offers a guide to planning and conducting educational support groups for survivors of sexual violence.
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January 2014

Summary of U.S. State Laws Related to Advocate Confidentiality

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This chart summarizes laws around when communication is protected (i.e., is privileged or confidential) between domestic or sexual violence victims and advocates, and defines various advocate roles and types of communication.
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June 2013

When Crisis Strikes: A Toolkit for Critical Incident Response and Management

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PCADV developed this toolkit to help domestic violence programs navigate a crisis situation – a homicide, suicide, natural death, accident or fire – that could disrupt services, distress staff and shelter residents, and attract unwanted media and public interest.