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Domestic Violence 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.
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January 1995

Forgiveness: The Last Step

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Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune explores the issue of forgiveness for victims/survivors and the theological understanding that forgiveness is the last step in healing. Forgiveness is founded upon justice; only the victim can define when and if they are willing and able to offer forgiveness.
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January 1995

Minimal Elements of a Domestic Violence Protocol & Implementation of a Domestic Violence Protocol

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This short document provides guidance for the development and implementation of a domestic violence protocol for use within a health care setting.
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June 1994

The Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence against Women

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The Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence against Women, known as the Convention of Belém do Pará, defines violence against women, establishes that women have the right to live a life free of violence and that violence against women constitutes a violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
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January 1994

On Being Invisible in the Mental Health System

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The author provides a case study of her daughter’s sexual abuse as a child and subsequent experiences as a “chronically mentally ill” client in the mental health system. Information from 17 years of mental health records and anecdotal accounts are used to illustrate the effects of the abuse, her attempts to reach out for help, and the system’s failure to respond.
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December 1993

UN Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women

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Adopted in 1993 by the UN General Assembly, this declaration defines violence against women. As a consequence of the declaration, the Commission on Human Rights adopted Resolution 1994/45 that appointed a Special Rapporteur on violence against women.
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January 1992

The Men's Movement of Choice

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This commentary offers one woman’s response to men in the movement to end domestic violence.
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January 1992

Mental Health System Advocacy Wheel

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This wheel depicts how mental health providers can best respond to survivors of domestic violence by respecting their autonomy and confidentiality and promoting access to community services.
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January 1991

A Commentary on Religious Issues in Family Violence

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Addresses some of the common religious concerns raised by people dealing with family violence (including child sexual abuse and incest) and illustrates ways of converting potential religious roadblocks into valuable resources.
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January 1989

The Transformation of Suffering: A Biblical and Theological Perspective

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The question of suffering may be central to victims'/survivors' spiritual response to violence and abuse. Rev. Dr. Fortune looks at the Biblical and theological resources to explore the question of why there is suffering and how suffering is transformed into action and healing.
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January 1987

The Construction of Masculinity and the Triad of Men's Violence

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This article discusses the concept of surplus repression and how it tends to lead to surplus aggression in males. It also addresses the fact that traditional masculinity can lead men to commit violence not only against women, but against other men, and themselves too.
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January 1986

Making Social Change: The Dynamics of Education, Action and Reflection

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Excerpt: "A radical transformation of the culture will be accomplished by creating new visions: visions of hope, not despair; visions of strength through unity, not power through domination... The role of education and action within the battered women's movement is crucial to the continuous development of a nonviolent world."
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June 0021

Supporting Victims and Survivors of Faith: Supporting LGBTQ+ Survivors of Faith

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This webinar, presented by Dr. Nancy Neinhuis of the Safe Havens board, explores what advocates need to know to better support LGBTQ+ victims.