Cultural Competence Content Topic Results
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- NRCDV Publications
September 2014
How can I make my center an affirming place for people who identify as LGBTQ?
Publisher(s): Achieving equity and inclusivity for people who are traditionally on the margins of our culture is a multi-step process. NRCDV's September 2014 TA Question of the Month discusses strategies for promoting LGBTQ inclusion.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
September 2014
Sheltering Transgender Women: Providing Welcoming Services
Publisher(s):This Technical Assistance Guidance highlights effective strategies for integrating trans women into shelter, building on the knowledge that most shelter staff and allied professionals have already developed practice, familiarity, and skill in providing shelter services to women.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
September 2014
Moving Beyond the Wheel: Advocacy & Support for LGBTQ Survivors of Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):Battered Women's Justice Project (BWJP), The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse
This webinar focuses on strategies for support and advocacy when working with LGBTQ survivors, with a particular emphasis on the needs and experiences of LGBTQ service members and veterans.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
June 2014
Responding to Transgender Victims of Sexual Assault
Publisher(s):This guide provides practical information supported by the experiences of transgender survivors and some specific challenges that victim service providers may encounter.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
May 2014
Justice for All: How Attorneys Can Successfully Win Custody Cases for Immigrant Survivors When There Is a Clash of Laws, Cultures, Custody and Parental Rights
Publisher(s):This resource provides an overview of family law options for immigrants and immigrant victims, with a particular focus on how to address and respond effectively when immigration status, language access and other issues intersect in family court cases involving immigrants.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
May 2014
What are some best practices for serving Deaf survivors of gender based violence?
Publisher(s): While limited research exists regarding the prevalence of gender based violence within the Deaf community, it is known that Deaf individuals experience violence at significant rates. NRCDV's May 2014 TA Question of the Month offers best practices for serving Deaf Survivors.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
April 2014
Training for Advocates and Attorneys on Trauma Informed Work with Immigrant Women
Publisher(s):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.
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- General Material
April 2014
Transgender Visibility: A Guide to Being You
Publisher(s):This guide was designed to help you and your loved ones through coming out and self identity process. Included are myths and facts about being a trans woman or trans man.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
January 2014
How can I improve my program’s outreach efforts and services to Latin@ survivors and their families?
Publisher(s): Because of the increasing growth of the Latin@ population in the US, more and more domestic violence programs are becoming aware of the importance of improving their outreach efforts. NRCDV's January 2014 TA Question of the Month provides helpful guidance on improving outreach efforts.
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- General Material
January 2014
Language Access: Considerations & Recommendations for Advocates Supporting Survivors of Violence
Publisher(s):This TA brief provides considerations and recommendations for program implementation and developments within anti-violence and legal services agencies. It aims to enable LEP survivors to better navigate the significant challenges faced, strengthen advocacy, and further equal access to justice.
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- General Material
January 2014
UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: Accelerating Change
Publisher(s):This report documents activities of the Joint Program in its fifth year of implementation in 15 African countries: Burkina Faso, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda.
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- Training Tools
- General Material
January 2014
Ensuring Meaningful Access for Survivors with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
Publisher(s):According to the U.S. Census, over 25 million people over the age of five living in the United States speak a language other than English, and do not speak English very well. In order to carry out enhanced safety planning, ensure meaningful access to services, and provide critical information to assist survivors in making informed choices, it is imperative to ensure meaningful access to services for ALL survivors.