Counseling & Crisis Intervention Content Topic Results

This article describes a study of five master’s level counseling students to determine their level of acceptance of rape myths, which are destructive beliefs that rape victims are lying about their abuse or bear some responsibility for their victimization.

This brief guide provides advocates with advice on how to work effectively with interpreters in the context of domestic violence. It addresses problems that may arise when using an interpreter, and tips on what should be done.

Report findings document the prevalence of intimate partner violence and its association with women's physical, mental, sexual and reproductive health. Data is included on non-partner violence, sexual abuse during childhood and forced first sexual experience. Information is also provided on women's responses. Available in English, French, and Spanish.

Domestic violence programs are likely encountering human trafficking victims, whether knowingly or unknowingly. NRCDV's October 2014 TA Question of the Month provides information on screening for human trafficking and assisting trafficking survivors in domestic violence programs.

This document provides guidance to advocates on addressing the current gap in services for teens needing emergency shelter to escape dating abuse.

This page provides an overview of reporting options for active duty military personnel serving stateside and on shore. It discusses both Restricted and Unrestricted reporting and the benefits and limitations of each option. The Military Rape Crisis Center provides advocacy and counseling to those wishing to discuss reporting options.

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.

This resource was designed to support advocates in beginning conversations about HIV with survivors of domestic violence.

This guide provides practical information supported by the experiences of transgender survivors and some specific challenges that victim service providers may encounter.

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.

This webinar, held on Monday, April 21, 2014, provided information for both victim advocates working in shelter settings as well as birth doulas, regarding the identification and impact of domestic violence and abuse in pregnant women. Likewise, the benefits of a partnership between these two groups was discussed as a way to further improve pregnancy and birth outcomes for pregnant survivors.

Pregnant women's experiences and needs for emotional support, physical well-being, access to healthcare and other community-based services are significantly different from women who are not pregnant. For pregnant women also dealing with past or current domestic violence and currently residing in a domestic violence shelter or safe house, the multitude of experiences and needs may be even greater.