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 2007
The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bonds
Publisher(s):Report describes the healthy aspects of free and unstructured play, noting that it is essential for helping children reach important social, emotional, and cognitive developmental milestones as well as helping them manage stress and become resilient.
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- General Material
January 2007
Domestic Violence Counts 2006: A 24-hour census of domestic violence shelters and services across the United States.
Publisher(s):After developing and piloting the survey tool in May 2006, NNEDV conducted its first national Census on November 2, 2006. The results are highlighted in this report.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
January 2007
Pastoral Care for Domestic Violence: Case Studies for Clergy
Publisher(s): These training manuals for Christian and Jewish audiences accompany the video series Pastoral Care for Domestic Violence, which can been viewed for free on YouTube.
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- General Material
January 2007
Ozha Wahbegganis: Exploring Supervised Visitation and Exchange Services in Native American Communities
Publisher(s):This resource explores ways to serve families who have experienced intimate partner violence and where children are visiting or being exchanged between the abused and abusive parent, with a specific focus on cultural considerations relating to Native Americans.
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- General Material
January 2007
Caregiver Challenges
Publisher(s):Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL)
These four (4) booklets, produced in collaboration with the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life, provide information to caregivers who may have questions about elder abuse, neglect or exploitation. A power and control wheel for abuse of people with developmental disabilities by a caregiver is included.
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- General Material
January 2007
Abuse in Later Life: Power and Control Dynamics and a Victim-Centered Response
Publisher(s):Heath care professionals, such as nurses and mental health service providers, are in a unique position to identify and address the needs of older victims of abuse. This article focuses on three main topics: the dynamics of abuse in later life, a victim-centered response, and working collaboratively with other disciplines to offer a comprehensive response to these complex cases.
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- General Material
January 2007
What does cultural competency mean and why should I care?
Publisher(s): These training slides can be used by advocates to understand the three spheres of culture (of domestic violence and gender inequality, of familial and community values and norms, and of systems) and provide survivor-centered services to survivors.
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- General Material
January 2007
Exploring Dimensions of Masculinity and Violence
Publisher(s):This report presents the findings and recommendations for education to explore masculinity and its relationship to violence and gender based violence.
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- General Material
January 2007
Danger Assessment-Revised: For Use in Abusive Female Same-Sex Relationships (DA-R)
Publisher(s):The revised Danger Assessment (DA-R) is intended to predict reassault, not lethality, in abusive female same-sex relationships.
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- General Material
January 2007
Electronic Palm Teen Dating Violence & Childhood Exposure to IPV Assessment Tool
Publisher(s):This new assessment tool for childhood exposure to intimate partner violence and adolescent dating violence is available in two formats, for either the iSilo or Documents to Go text readers.
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- General Material
January 2007
Issue Brief: Men and Boys
Publisher(s):This article addresses the issue of masculinity as defined through violence and aggression in our culture, and the impact that this has on men and boys.& Suggestions on how men can become part of the solution are also offered.
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- General Material
January 2007
The Impact of Minnesota's Felony Strangulation Law
Publisher(s):This groundbreaking study provides key insights into the implementation and outcomes of Minnesota’s felony strangulation law, including discussion of obstacles and recommendations for changes in the handling of strangulation cases.









