Domestic Violence Content Topic Results
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March 2006
When Deaf and Hearing Meet: Until We Can Communicate with Ease - A work-book for Hearing People Connected to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Disability, and Related Programs
Publisher(s):This workbook offers introductory information about language, culture, and respectful interactions between hearing and Deaf, helping the user feel comfortable, confident, creative, and competent to provide respectful assistance to Deaf individuals.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
February 2006
Marital Rape: New Research and Directions
Publisher(s):VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
This document provides an overview of the research on marital rape including a brief legal history of marital rape; discussion of its occurrence; summary of the effects; and an analysis of practitionersí intervention with marital rape survivors.
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- General Material
February 2006
Intimate Partner Violence and HIV/STD Risk Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Communities
Publisher(s):This report discusses the intersection of violence and HIV in LGBT relationships based on a study conducted in New York, USA.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
February 2006
Assessment for Lifetime Exposure to Violence as a Pathway to Prevention
Publisher(s):VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
This document provides a brief overview of the research on lifetime exposure to violence and the long-term health consequences of violence. It also examines how assessment for lifetime exposure to violence can create a pathway to prevention.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
February 2006
Casa de Esperanza: Mobilizing Latinas and Latino Communities to End Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This issue of the BCS newsletter features the strengths-based, community engagement approach of Casa de Esperanza, of St. Paul, MN. The main article describes their work of mobilizing Latinas and Latino communities to end domestic violence.
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- General Material
January 2006
The Family Violence Risk Assessment Project and its Domestic Violence Screening Instrument (DVSI-R)
Publisher(s):This Sanctions Update focuses on the DVSI-R: what it is, how it is used in the courts, how it benefits system players and victims, and what the next steps are for refining it even further.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
January 2006
Physician Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence Survey (PREMIS)
Publisher(s):This instrument is a 15-minute survey that is a comprehensive and reliable measure of physician preparedness to manage IPV patients. It can also be used to measure the effectiveness of IPV educational programs.
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- General Material
January 2006
Housing Discrimination Against Abused Women
Publisher(s):This Q&A discusses discrimination in housing and the legal avenues that DV survivors can use. This includes information regarding the Fair Housing Act and when to contact an attorney.
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- Training Tools
- General Material
January 2006
Finding Dawn
Publisher(s):Finding Dawn illustrates the deep historical, social and economic factors that contribute to the epidemic of violence against Native women in this country.
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- General Material
January 2006
The Impact of Exposure to Domestic Violence on Child Development
Publisher(s):Provides a detailed chart that illustrates the impact of exposure to domestic violence on 5 stages of child development as defined by Erikson. Describes general impact, specific signs/symptoms, and children's perspectives from infancy through adolescence.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
January 2006
Opening the Door: A Pastor's Guide to Addressing Domestic Violence in Premarital Counseling
Publisher(s): A critical new interdenominational resource for Christian pastors and counselors seeking to prevent domestic violence. A must-have, step-by-step resource for every Christian minister who provides premarital counseling. Assists clergy in discussing domestic violence in the context of premarital counseling.
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- General Material
January 2006
"Why are Mami y Papi Fighting?" Latino Youths Perceptions of Why Parents Fight
Publisher(s):This research poster includes the findings from a study that focused on learning about what Latino/a youth believe are the reasons for their parents fights.