Cultural Competence Content Topic Results
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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.
Special Collection
Special Collection
October 2011
Sexual Violence in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Queer (LGBTIQ) Communities
The select resources and research in this special collection illustrates the LGBTIQ communities’ experiences with sexual violence within the US. Resources especially relevant to these individuals, as well as straight allies and professionals, address the issue of sexual violence in LGBTIQ communities, relationships, and the impact on society.
Materials
Materials
- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
December 2025
Beyond Barriers: Community-Driven Solutions for Black Immigrant Survivors with Housing Needs
Publisher(s): This brief report highlights key findings from a qualitative evaluation examining the experiences of domestic violence advocates and service providers who support Black immigrant and refugee survivors. The findings are intended to support more responsive service delivery and inform policy and systems-level improvements that reflect the lived realities of Black immigrant and refugee survivors.
Materials
- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
December 2025
Barriers to Service Delivery: Insights from Organizations Supporting Black Immigrant Survivors
Publisher(s): This brief report presents key findings from a qualitative evaluation focused on the experiences of domestic violence advocates and direct service providers working with Black immigrant and refugee survivors. The insights shared in this report are intended to inform more responsive service delivery and guide policy and systems-level changes that align with the lived realities of Black immigrant and refugee survivors.
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- General Material
June 2025
Service Accessibility: Service Providers’ Perspectives on Barriers Faced by Immigrant Women of Color Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Publisher(s):This study aims to examine the perspectives of service providers from both formal or domestic violence designated agencies and informal or non-DV designated agencies on barriers to service accessibility for IWOC.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
June 2025
Language Access and Interpretation in Domestic Violence Contexts: Perspectives from Survivors and Interpreters
Publisher(s):This qualitative study explores the experiences and needs of both survivors of domestic violence who utilize interpretation services and the interpreters who support them.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
June 2025
Supporting Black Maternal Vitality & Resiliency at the Intersection of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), COVID-19, and Historical Trauma: Key Findings and Strategies
Publisher(s):This report captures the key findings, critical areas for improvement, and promising practices to promote Black maternal vitality and narrow gaps in services for Black pregnant and birthing survivors across the United States.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
May 2025
Domestic Violence and Housing Insecurity: A Crisis for Black Immigrant and Refugee Survivors
Publisher(s):This report examines how the challenges of housing insecurity are especially impactful for underserved communities, including Black immigrant and refugee populations.
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- General Material
May 2025
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities
Publisher(s):Emergencies, such as natural disasters, human-caused disasters, and disease outbreaks, can be scary and stressful. This web page includes resources that can help you feel more prepared and may keep you safer during emergencies.
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- General Material
December 2024
Boletin: Safeguarding immigrant survivors | Boletin: Defensa de l@s sobrevivientes inmigrantes
Publisher(s):This document serves as an educational tool for policymakers, shedding light on the existing gaps in safeguarding immigrant communities and their adverse impacts on survivors of gender-based violence.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
November 2024
Fact Sheet: Trauma-Informed Environments for Young People
Publisher(s):This fact sheet accompanies the Special Collection of the same name, offering statistics and tips for creating trauma-informed environments for children and youth where they live, play, and grow.
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- General Material
October 2024
Promotoras building bridges during COVID-19: Strategies and leadership shared by Latina Promotoras serving Latin@ communities impacted by COVID-19
Publisher(s):Promotoras are leaders dedicated to bridging the gap between their community members and health systems. This report shares innovative approaches Promotoras used to respond to and mitigate the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Latin@ community.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
September 2024
Examining the Needs and Experiences of BIPOC LGBTQ Survivors Through a Flexible Funding Pilot Project
Publisher(s):This report details the project expansion of the 2022 process evaluation of the flexible funding pilot project conducted by the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) in partnership with the LGBT Center of Central PA. Specifically, this report describes the findings from a research project that documented the types and quantities of BIPOC LGBTQ survivors' needs addressed through the flexible funding program; the immediate impact of receiving flexible funding on the housing status, safety, and overall well-being of BIPOC LGBTQ survivors; and the experiences of BIPOC LGBTQ survivors receiving support services from a community-based organization that specifically serves LGBTQ individuals.









