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October 2015
WEBINAR: Allies in the Struggle: Intersectional work as a trauma-informed response and prevention
Publisher(s):This webinar was designed for aspiring white allies interested in deepening their understanding of the connections between racial justice work and domestic and sexual violence intervention and prevention work.
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August 2015
Serving Transgender Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence Webinar
Publisher(s): Topics include prevalence rates, barriers to accessing services, and unique issues facing both trans survivors and service providers. Specific attention is paid to the complex needs surrounding shelter, as well as the challenges and opportunities of rural service delivery with trans survivors.
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April 2015
HIV Among Transgender People
Publisher(s):This fact sheet includes facts and statistics about HIV prevalence in trans communities, and includes some of the challenges of reporting and collecting data about HIV prevalence among transgender people.
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- Training Tools
February 2015
Learning From Latin@ Youth About Teen Dating Violence
Publisher(s):This webinar presentation brings together the voices of practitioners and researchers sharing their experiences from working or studying teen dating violence among Latin@ youth.
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February 2015
Tribal Legal Code Resource: Domestic Violence Laws Guide for Drafting or Revising Victim-Centered Tribal Laws Against Domestic Violence
Publisher(s): This guide includes exercises, examples, and discussion questions to help you customize your laws to meet the needs of your community. This resource was revised and updated in March of 2015, including changes addressing issues concerning the 2010 enactment of the Tribal Law and Order Act and VAWA 2013.
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January 2015
Pronouns & Trans People: Victim Service Providers' Fact Sheet
Publisher(s):This fact sheet explains how to respectfully ask someone about their pronouns, and explores some of the gender-neutral alternatives some people use.
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January 2015
Increasing Language Access in the Courts Toolkit
Publisher(s):This toolkit examines advocates’ observations about the court experiences of survivors with limited English proficiency, and offers guidance and resources to build systems change efforts for language accessibility.
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January 2015
Culture, Language, and Access: Key Considerations for Serving Deaf Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Publisher(s):This document offers a framework for understanding and addressing the unmet needs of Deaf survivors that is rooted in a cultural and linguistic perspective.
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January 2015
Facts about Teen Dating Violence
Publisher(s):This fact sheet includes statistics and other useful information to assist the reader in understanding this issue as it relates to Latin@ youth.
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January 2015
Transgender FAQ
Publisher(s):This page contains an introductory explanation of the term "Transgender," as well as other relevant terms such as gender identity, and the difference between gender and sexuality.
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January 2015
The New Boarding Schools: Racial biases in the state of South Dakota continue to fuel constant, willful violations of the Indian Child Welfare Act
Publisher(s):The Lakota People’s Law Project's 35-page report reveals how private institutions and their relationships with those in the highest seats of power in South Dakota are responsible for the daily violations of the Indian Child Welfare Act and the systemic human rights abuses against the Lakota population in Indian Country.
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January 2015
Disability Etiquette: Tips on Interacting with People with Disabilities
Publisher(s):The United States Census Bureau reports that approximately 56.7 million Americans have a disability. This booklet is for anyone—with or without a disability—who wants to interact more effectively with people with disabilities.