Domestic Violence Content Topic Results
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For Victims and Allies
Publisher(s):Older adults can be harmed in many different ways by spouses, partners, adult children or other family members or others, including strangers. This page from the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life features resources for older adults experiencing abuse, as well as their loved ones.
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Information for Domestic Violence Providers about LGBTQ Partner Abuse
Publisher(s):This guide includes examples of abuse relevant to LGBTQ communities, information on screening for survivors and abusers, differences from straight domestic violence, and barriers to services for LGBTQ people.
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Addressing Domestic Violence in a Clinical Setting
Publisher(s):This manual is designed for health professionals and addresses domestic violence from the clinical perspective, with a focus on assisting migrant and immigrant survivors of abuse.
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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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LGBTQ Relationships and the Law
Publisher(s):The legal system is an important tool in your safety planning, whether you’re straight or LGBTQ. This short handout provides safety tips for LGBTQ youth for seeking legal assistance and protection.
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Community Action Toolkit for Addressing Intimate Partner Violence Against Transgender People
Publisher(s):National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP), National Black Justice Coalition, National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE), Trans People of Color Coalition, GLAAD, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Research has shown that transgender individuals are disproportionately impacted by the violence in intimate partner relationships. In addition, transgender communities face many systemic barriers while accessing services to redress intimate partner violence. This toolkit was designed to create dialogue on transgender intimate partner violence, ways to support survivors, and identify resources for intimate partner violence.
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Relationship Rights & Responsibilities
Publisher(s):This handout lists individual rights and responsibilities in dating relationships.
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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.
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Supporting Survivors of Dating Violence in our Faith Communities
Publisher(s): This webinar series was designed for advocates and faith leaders (clergy and lay) to participate in together. This webinar focused on how to support victims of dating violence.
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Clinical Protocol: Victims of Abuse
Publisher(s):This sample clinical protocol describes how the clinic works with patients who are suspected of being victims of abuse.