Domestic Violence Content Topic Results

This document reviews promising initiatives to promote gender equality and the effectiveness of such approaches in reducing VAW. These include school-based programs, community interventions such as microfinance, public awareness campaigns, and initiatives that engage men.

This handout covers 3 basic steps organizations can take if they work with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking: (1) have safety alerts and an escape button on every page of your website; (2) post some general safety tips that alert survivors to risks without educating stalkers about new ways to abuse; and, (3) use web forms that promote informed consent.

This guide aims to assist legal professionals working with victims of human trafficking in recognizing trafficking victims among existing domestic violence caseloads; in identifying key civil legal remedies and other issues that require exploring in order to effectively assist human trafficking victims, and; in identifying and using other resources to pursue specific legal remedies and secure social services and other benefits for clients.

This review takes stock of the achievements of 15 years of work on the VAW mandate, which has produced an impressive collection of annual reports, country mission reports, and communication reports comprising many communications to and from governments.

This Applied Research document discusses the role of victims within restorative justice, reviews the research on restorative justice, and discusses the potential harms and benefits of using restorative justice in cases of intimate partner violence.

This checklist will help domestic violence programs identify ways to increase access to services for survivors with a disability.

The Pandora Project provides online resources, tools, blogs, and groups for LGBTQ people with a history rape or sexual abuse. This page describes the services and resources available to LGBT survivors.

This document discusses the role of cultural and social norms in promoting VAW and presents promising interventions aiming to change these norms. The document also identifies challenges in rigorously evaluating the effectiveness of such interventions.

This trainer’s guide is designed to demonstrate effective techniques for first responders called to help crime victims who have disabilities that affect the victim’s intellectual and communication abilities.

This document describes the DASH risk assessment tool that was designed for practitioners who work with victims of domestic abuse in the UK in order to help them identify those who are at high risk of harm.

This monograph explores the role of the Black church in addressing intimate partner violence in the African American community, including recommendations for facilitating spiritual healing and freedom from intimate partner violence.  

This Technical Assistance brief provides suggestions for advocates, survivor/victims, communities, agencies, and service providers to address sexual violence. It takes into account the discomfort and vulnerabilities advocates themselves may face, issues related to language access, and effective interventions.