Domestic Violence Content Topic Results
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Information for Immigrants
Publisher(s):This webpage answers questions that immigrant women in domestic violence situations may have, including answers such as where to report domestic violence, how to be safe, and legal issues related to immigrant status.
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Ensuring Access to Services for Survivors with Limited English Proficiency: Frequently Asked Questions
Publisher(s):This is a compilation of answers to frequently asked questions regarding Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which requires all programs that receive federal funds to take reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access to individuals with Limited English Proficiency.
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Tips for Social Workers, Counselors, Health Workers, Teachers, Clergy, and Others Helping Victims of Rape, Domestic Violence, and Child Abuse
Publisher(s):Provides basic information on how to respond to victims/survivors of violence for those who may have limited formal training on violence against women and children. Available in English and Spanish.
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Honoring Texas Victims: Family Violence Fatalities in 2012
Publisher(s):Honoring Texas Victims provides information on the number of women killed in Texas by their male intimate partner.
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Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This webpage lists questions and answers regarding the misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, including the definition, application of the law to specific individuals and within specified time frames, hypothetical scenarios in which the law is applied, and differentiation between federal and state law.
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Children and Respect
Publisher(s):This fact sheet talks about respect and what the term means, providing examples of respectful and disrespectful behaviors. This fact sheet is intended for families and people who work with families
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Knowledge leads to empowerment. Victim Advocates: Your Guide to Sex Offender Containment Teams
Publisher(s):This booklet introduces a new approach to helping victims of sexual violence. This approach, called the victim-centered 'Sex Offender Containment Model', may be a significant change in the way many do advocacy work.
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- NRCDV Publications
Advocacy Qualities: Responsible vs. Responsive
Publisher(s):This exercise explores different qualities of advocacy for victims and children and which support a victim-defined approach.
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Kisa K Vyolans Domestik / The Domestic Violence Handbook
This handbook describes some of the ways in which immigrant women are abused, lists signs to look for in a battering personality, and lists several myths and facts about domestic violence.
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Power and Control Wheel
Publisher(s): The Power and Control Wheel explains some of the common tactics used by abusers.
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Abuse in Later Life Wheel
Publisher(s):This abuse in later life power and control wheel describes different types of abuses that occur in later life and tactics used by abusers to exercise power and control over their victims. This wheel was developed in consultation with survivors of later life abuse.
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After the Storm - Tips for Adults: Healthy Relationships
Publisher(s):Recovering after a natural disaster can be difficult and relationships can be strained. This one-pager provides several tips to help ease stress and maintain healthy relationships with those around you. Also available in Spanish.