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July 2017

Part of the Solution: Gender-Integrated Sexual Assault Support Groups

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Widespread practices of holding only single-gender support groups deprive many transgender, non-binary, and male survivors of opportunities to benefit from these core services. This webinar outlines ways that advocates can create more inclusive sexual assault support groups and extend services to more survivors.
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  • NRCDV Publications
July 2017

Serving Male-Identified Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

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This paper offers guideposts for responding to the needs of male-identified victims of intimate partner violence. It is meant to be a resource to foster meaningful dialogue around supporting inclusive services for all victims and survivors seeking safety and healing.
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May 2017

Domestic Violence Counts 2016: A 24-hour census of domestic violence shelters and services

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For the eleventh consecutive year, on September 14, 2016, NNEDV conducted a one-day unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States. This annual census documents the number of individuals who sought services in a single 24-hour period, as well as the types of services requested, the number of service requests that went unmet due to a lack of resources, and the issues and barriers that domestic violence programs face as they strive to provide services to victims of domestic violence.
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April 2017

Integrating Transgender Survivors into Shelter and Support Groups

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Traditionally, these services have been restricted to non-transgender women or they have been sex-segregated, excluding male survivors (transgender and non-transgender) or individuals who do not identify within the gender binary (as male or female). A growing number of shelters and support groups affirm that inclusion of survivors of all genders is much easier than some may think.
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  • NRCDV Publications
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March 2017

WEBINAR: Strengthening Hope and Resilience in Children, Youth, and Mothers in Domestic Violence Programs: Lessons from Friendship Home webinar

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This webinar highlighted the ways in which strengths-centered advocacy can help to mitigate or repair some of the potential negative impacts of domestic violence on children and youth, while also strengthening protective factors that can lead to resilience across the lifespan.
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  • Training Tools
February 2017

Enhanced Safety Planning for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence

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This webinar offers guidance to advocates for implementing enhanced safety planning for immigrant survivors, including discussing recent policy developments and new enforcement measures that should be taken into consideration when assisting immigrant survivors with safety planning.
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  • Training Tools
February 2017

Polyvictimization in Later Life

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The training addresses the context of polyvictimization; victims and perpetrators of polyvictimization; best practices to work with older adults affected by polyvictimization using trauma-informed, ethical, and culturally appropriate practices; and the latest research and best practices to serve this population.
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  • General Material
  • NRCDV Publications
  • Training Tools
January 2017

PAATH15: Combating Human Trafficking Along Route 15

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In observance of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, NRCDV highlighted the work of PAATH15, a Human Trafficking Response Team providing direct services to victims along Route 15, which runs through Pennsylvania from Maryland to New York.
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  • General Material
  • NRCDV Publications
January 2017

Victim-Defined Safety Planning: A Summary

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Victim perspectives and priorities determine the strategies, objectives, and direction of victim-defined safety plans. The essential role of advocacy is to offer information, analysis, and resources – to work in partnership with victims to strengthen their plans. This resources discusses safety as a broad concept and provides information for advocates on how to engage in comprehensive safety planning to better meet victims’ needs.
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  • General Material
  • NRCDV Publications
November 2016

How can I best support a survivor who is confronted with the possibility of HIV infection after sexual violence?

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In NRCDV's December 2016 TA Question of the month, Eric Stiles explores the intersection of sexual violence and HIV/AIDS and offers guidance on how advocates can support survivors facing the possibility of HIV infection.
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  • Training Tools
November 2016

Healthy Moms, Happy Babies Safety Card (Florida)

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This safety card, adapted with state-specific information by the Florida Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Initiative, is intended to start conversations about domestic violence and safety planning between survivors and home visitors. The card includes helpful safety planning strategies and questions to ask.