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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February 2008
A Guide to Addressing Teen Dating and Sexual Assault in a School Setting
Publisher(s):This guide details schools' responsibility to take a leadership role to prevent and respond to teen dating and sexual violence in schools and in the community.
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- Training Tools
- General Material
January 2008
K.I.S.S. (A Kid Is So Special): Strengthening Mother-Child Bonds
Publisher(s):This 12-week child-focused curriculum includes a guide for advocates and five mother-child workbooks.
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- General Material
January 2008
A Tool for Reflection: The Realities and Internalized Oppression Faced by Lesbians of Color
Publisher(s):This 3-page document explores the elements that impact the identity of Latin@ Lesbians and provides additional information to facilitate discussion after watching the video "My Girlfriend Did It."
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- General Material
January 2008
Dating Violence in Communities of Color
Publisher(s):This "Facts & Stats Collection" paper describes specific issues and distinguishing dynamics that confront teens and young adults of color, highlighting types of abuse and warning signs. Resources for additional information are provided.
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- General Material
January 2008
Transgender Youth and Dating Violence
Publisher(s):This fact sheet explains what being transgender means, how transgender youth may experience TDV differently. The factsheet also discusses barriers transgender youth face in seeking help.
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- General Material
January 2008
Violence Against Women in Melanesia and East Timor: Building on Global and Regional Promising Approaches
Publisher(s):This study describes what is known about VAW in Melanesia and East Timor and assesses the effectiveness of efforts made in this region, particularly in increasing access to justice, services to survivors, and promising practices.
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- General Material
January 2008
The Amazing Brain: Trauma and the Potential for Healing
Publisher(s):Designed specifically for parents and caregivers, this resource describes how the brain works, how it is affected by trauma, and how it can heal.
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- General Material
January 2008
De Hombre A Hombre ¿Qué Podemos Hacer Ante La Violencia Doméstica?
Publisher(s):Este panfleto ofrece información a los hombres para examinar su comportamiento y prevenir la violencia contra su pareja.
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- General Material
January 2008
Domestic Violence Counts 2007: A 24-hour census of domestic violence shelter and services across the United States
Publisher(s):On September 25, 2007, 1,346 out of 1,949, or sixty-nine percent, of identified domestic violence programs in the United States participated in the 2007 National Census of Domestic Violence Services. The results are published in this report.
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- General Material
January 2008
Covering Domestic Violence: A Guide for Journalists and Other Media Professionals
Publisher(s):This guide is designed to assist journalists in accurately covering domestic violence homicides and other related stories.
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- General Material
January 2008
A Victim-Centered Approach To Domestic Violence Against Native Women
Publisher(s):Tribal governments across the United States are creating programs to improve response to violent crime. As sovereign governments, tribes can assert jurisdiction in criminal and civil actions involving assaults against Native women.
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- General Material
January 2008
The Rights of Domestic Violence Survivors in Public and Subsidized Housing
Publisher(s):This fact sheet lays out the problems DV survivors face and how Housing laws including VAWA can help and protect them.This guide discusses survivors' rights in reference to housing. It includes rules and regulations passed to protect victims of domestic violence.