Domestic Violence Content Topic Results
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Fifty Obstacles to Leaving, a.k.a., Why Abuse Victims Stay
Publisher(s):Domestic violence victims stay for many valid reasons that must be understood by lawyers, judges, and the legal community if they are to make change. This document lists reasons the author has encountered in 22 years of work with thousands of victims.
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LGBTQ Abusive Relationships
Publisher(s):This fact sheet presents information about dating and domestic violence among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) young people and the obstacles faced by LGBTQ youth in seeking help.
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The Victim Assistance Training Online (VAT Online)
Publisher(s):VAT Online is a foundational Web-based victim assistance training program that offers victim service providers and allied professionals the opportunity to acquire the essential skills and knowledge they need to more effectively assist victims of crime.
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A Teen's Guide to Safety Planning
Publisher(s): This document from LoveIsRespect offers a safety plan template for teens experiencing dating violence.
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Praxis Safety & Accountability Audit Tool Kit
Publisher(s):This toolkit is a critical how-to guide for communities assessing their institutional responses to violence against women.
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Domestic Violence and Probation
Publisher(s):This article offers specialized management techniques that probation officers can use to monitor batterers and intervene in domestic violence cases more effectively.
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Bringing NO MORE To Your School
Publisher(s):This one-hour webinar is free and provides information, resources, and tools for students interested in raising awareness and action around ending domestic violence and sexual assault on their campuses or in their local communities.
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Many Voices, Many Traditions: A FVPSA Toolkit for Working with Indigenous Partners
Publisher(s):Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center, Alliance of Tribal Coalitions to End Violence, National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC), National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), Pouhana O Nā Wāhine
This toolkit provides users with foundational knowledge and historical context when working with indigenous peoples, important landmark decisions that have had an impact on tribal and indigenous communities, as well as more practical information about FVPSA funding options and building equitable partnerships.
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Women's Independence Scholarship Program
Publisher(s):The WISP provides scholarship money to survivors of domestic violence interested in furthering their education, and to advocates working in domestic violence programs, to increase professional development (eligibility criteria apply). The site also has a comprehensive list of financial aid sources, on the Links page.
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Digital Storytelling for Social Change: Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Beyond
In this introductory webinar, StoryCenter staff member Amy Hill discusses the theoretical underpinnings, methods, and impacts of storytelling in domestic violence work and offers resources for organizations interested in developing storytelling efforts for DVAM and beyond.
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Organizing Men to Stop Men’s Violence Against Women: A Possible Five-Step Plan
The author of this document serves as a spokesperson for the National Organization for Men Against Sexism. He provides suggestions for how to actively engage men in violence prevention work using five concrete steps.
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Public Benefits Manual
Publisher(s):This manual is a comprehensive tool that provides information relating to public benefits. It is composed of chapters and training tools providing an overview of immigrant crime victims’ legal rights to services and public benefits.