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March 2021
Mistreatment of Chinese Elders
Publisher(s): This research brief synthesizes the latest available information and research relating to the mistreatment of Chinese older adults living in the United States, providing insight into general cultural beliefs, views, norms, of Chinese immigrant communities and how they relate to and influence elder mistreatment.
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- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
March 2021
Holding Space, Creating Safety: A Toolkit for Facilitating Conversations about Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence for Bisexual Peer Support Groups
Publisher(s):National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP), Bisexual Resource Center, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV), National LGBTQ Institute on IPV
This toolkit explores how sexual and intimate partner violence impacts bi+ communities and how support and social group facilitators can address these issues. It offers facilitation tips and guides that lead you through imagining and creating a peer support group.
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- Training Tools
March 2021
Supporting Latinx Survivors of Domestic Violence
Publisher(s): This webinar, presented by Paula Gomez Stordy, explores what advocates need to know about Latinx traditions to better support Latinx victims.
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March 2021
Mistreatment of Korean Elders
Publisher(s): This research brief synthesizes the latest available information and research relating to the mistreatment of Korean older adults living in the United States, providing insight into general cultural beliefs, views, norms, of Korean immigrant communities and how they relate to and influence elder mistreatment.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
March 2021
Domestic Violence Through a Christian Lens
Publisher(s): This webinar, presented by Safe Havens staff, explores what advocates need to know about Christian traditions and American Christians to better support Christian victims.
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- Training Tools
February 2021
Supporting Deaf & DeafBlind Survivors
Publisher(s):This is a series of videos about Deaf and DeafBlind culture, best practices for working with Deaf and DeafBlind survivors, and how to find qualified interpreters. There is also a panel discussion highlighting key factors that contributed to a successful partnership between a hearing and Deaf organization.
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- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
February 2021
WEBINAR: Meaningful Partnerships to Support Youth at the Intersections of Homelessness and Gender-Based Violence
Publisher(s): Recognizing and understanding the intersections of youth homelessness/housing insecurity and gender-based violence is critical to creating meaningful services and effective intervention and prevention strategies. This webinar examines the scope and unique characteristics of relationship violence amongst RHY, and explores the why and the how of building and sustaining effective community collaborations to best serve youth at the intersections.
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- NRCDV Publications
February 2021
Report on Faith Leader Listening Sessions: Community Responses to Domestic and Sexual Violence and Safe Housing for Survivors
Publisher(s): This report highlights key findings from a series of listening sessions with faith leaders, hosted by the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Jewish Women International. The report highlights the role faith leaders and communities play or could play at the intersection of faith, spirituality, religion and gender-based violence response and prevention, with a particular emphasis upon increasing safe housing options for survivors.
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January 2021
The Importance of Faith in the Lives of Faith-Affiliated Survivors of Abuse
Publisher(s): The first in Safe Havens Supporting Victims and Survivors of Faith: A Webinar Series for Advocates series, this webinar addresses the importance of faith for some victims and ways that faith can be both a barrier and a resource.
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January 2021
Domestic Violence Survivors Toolkit
Publisher(s): Islamic teachings from the Quran and Hadith provide a model for healthy relationships in which the objective is a tranquil environment for all family members. This toolkit from Peaceful Families hopes to provide resources and services that may be useful for survivors in this journey.
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- Training Tools
January 2021
Responding to the Needs of Muslim Survivors
Publisher(s): This webinar, presented by Dr. Denise Berte of Peaceful Families Project, explores what advocates need to know about Muslim traditions and American Muslims to better support Muslim victims.
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- General Material
January 2021
Research and Policy Roundtable Report
Publisher(s): In 2019, Casa de Esperanza brought together their Research and Policy Advisory Councils to analyze current realities, gaps in services, emerging issues, and culturally-specific strategies to address gender-based violence. This report offers the findings and recommendations from this roundtable.