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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Barriers to Leaving an Abusive Relationship
Publisher(s):This brochure outlines the reasons why a survivor may struggle with leaving an abusive relationship.
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When Violence Comes Home
Publisher(s):This sermon comes from Rev. Robert S. Owens, retired minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), who has been involved in ministry to victims of domestic violence and their families for many years.
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Identifying and Responding to Elder Abuse: A Benchcard for Judges
Publisher(s):National Center for State Courts (NCSC), Center for Elders and the Courts (CEC), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
This benchcard outlines the problem of elder abuse and offers strategies the court can take to improve responses. It can be modified to reflect state statutes, court remediation and management tools, and local resources.
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- NRCDV Publications
Data Sets on & Related to Violence Against Women
Publisher(s):National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV), National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
This resource page features a compilation of publicly-accessible online data sets on violence against women. National, state, and local data sets tables include live links to data sets, annotations, and related information.
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Final Report on the project entitled: Animal Welfare and Domestic Violence
This study assesses animal maltreatment in samples of women seeking safety at shelters and community samples of women. Women in shelter were much more likely (54%) to report partners' hurting or killing of their pets than women not in shelter (3.5%).
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How to Protect Yourself and Your Children from Domestic Violence: Safety Planning for Immigrant and Refugee Women
Publisher(s):This document offers guidance to immigrant survivors for planning their safety at home and at work and for planning for safety of their children. Available in English and Spanish.
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- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
Talking to Partners who Batter Discussion
Publisher(s):This discussion provides an opportunity to explore our role when victims ask us to talk to their partners or to help their partners change.
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Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking
Publisher(s):This fact sheet includes an overview of human trafficking, its impact and legal definition, as well as a description of the connection between intimate partner violence and human trafficking. Tips for safety planning are also included.
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Dater's Bill of Rights
Publisher(s):This one-page document lists individual rights within a dating relationship.
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- Training Tools
Wheel Library
Publisher(s):The Power and Control Wheel was developed from the experience of battered women in Duluth who had been abused by their male partners. It has been translated into over 40 languages and has resonated with the experience of battered women worldwide. This page includes various adaptations and translations into a multitude of languages.
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U Visa for Domestic Violence Crimes
Publisher(s):This brief provides general information about the process of applying for U visa.
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On the Road to Social Transformation: Utilizing Cultural and Community Strengths to End Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This document is meant to inspire program innovation and a deeper commitment by service providers, policy makers and funders to building culturally proficient organizations capable of delivering quality services to diverse communities.