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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Attachment from the Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development
Publisher(s):This document explores the different types of attachment, how they develop, and the impact of this bond on young children’s development.
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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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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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La Violencia Doméstica hacia el Varón: factores que inciden en el hombre agredido para no denunciar a su pareja
Publisher(s): This article in Spanish explores the variety of reasons why abused men don’t report the abuse they are experiencing to the authorities.
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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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Jessica Lenahan (Gonzales) v. United States of America
Publisher(s): Jessica Lenahan’s three daughters were kidnapped and killed by her estranged husband due to the lack of actions taken by local law enforcement. She took her case before the U.S. Supreme Court and then before the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights. This webpage includes the amicus briefs regarding her case, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights decision, and the press releases regarding this decision.
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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.
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State Law Guide: Employment Rights for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Publisher(s):This guide provides descriptions of state/local laws and legislative proposals explicitly covering employer prohibitions related to treatment of DV survivors in certain circumstances.
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What Every Congregation Needs to Know About Domestic Violence
Publisher(s): An introductory pamphlet that includes basic information about domestic violence, addresses common questions, and provides additional resources. Ideal for distribution to both laity and clergy.
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Supporting Victims and Survivors of Faith: Elder Abuse and Faith
Publisher(s): This webinar explores what advocates need to know about aging in America, the specificities of elder abuse, and the intersections of elder abuse and faith to give an introduction to and facilitate better support for victims of elder abuse.









