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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March 2026
Domestic Violence Counts: 20th Annual Report
Publisher(s): For the twentieth consecutive year, on September 10, 2025, the National Network to End Domestic Violence conducted the Domestic Violence Counts Survey: a one-day, unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States. The Domestic Violence Counts Report summarizes this data and is instrumental in raising awareness about domestic violence and the incredible work local domestic violence programs do every day, providing lifesaving services to survivors and their families.
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March 2026
VAWA No Fee Toolkit
Publisher(s):A practical toolkit that helps advocates, legal professionals, and court personnel understand and implement VAWA's "no fee" protections for survivors seeking protection orders.
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February 2026
Paternal Abuse & Surviving Torture: Male Sexual Abuse
Publisher(s):This survivor story explores the lifelong effects of childhood sexual abuse, highlighting the impact of trauma, dissociation, family secrecy, faith, resilience, and the healing power of community and support.
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- NRCDV Publications
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February 2026
WEBINAR: The Hidden Costs of Financial Abuse and Fraud in Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):Victims of domestic violence experience unique challenges related to financial abuse and fraud by their intimate partners. On this webinar, presenters highlight the intersections of financial fraud, financial abuse, and intimate partner violence. They also discuss the emotional and financial impact on victims and offer tangible tools and resources to assist survivors.
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February 2026
National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey: 2023/2024 Intimate Partner Violence Data Brief
Publisher(s): Intimate partner violence is a critical public health issue that impacts millions of individuals across the United States each year. This data brief provides national and state prevalence estimates for IPV in the United States based on 2023/2024 data from CDC’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey.
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January 2026
Criminal vs Civil cases: Understanding the Crucial Interplay for Sexual Abuse Assault Victims
Publisher(s):A webinar that explains the differences between the criminal and civil justice systems and how each can impact survivors of sexual assault and abuse.
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January 2026
Beyond the Restraining Order: Civil Options for Victims of Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):A webinar that explores how civil legal remedies can help survivors of domestic violence pursue justice, accountability, and financial recovery beyond protection orders.
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- NRCDV Publications
January 2026
How can advocates honor the uniquely important role of young people in violence prevention work?
Publisher(s):By including young people, advocates have the capacity to teach them organizing strategies that will prevent violence, and they gain the opportunity to learn from young people on what does and doesn’t work as the violence prevention space continues to change. This Technical Assistance Question (TAQ) explores what meaningful partnership with young people looks like in prevention work.
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December 2025
Healing Activities Guide: Building Protective Factors with Survivors of DV
Publisher(s): Protective factors are conditions and characteristics of individuals, interpersonal relationships, communities, and the larger society that reduce the negative impacts of domestic violence, promote healthy development, and support the well-being of both adult and child survivors. The goal of this guide is to assist advocates and facilitators to support survivors by helping individuals, groups, and families dive deeper into their healing journeys.
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November 2025
The Safety Net Survivor’s Guide to AI: Understanding Artificial Intelligence, Protecting Your Autonomy, and Making Empowered Choices
Publisher(s): Technology is evolving quickly, and artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming part of more and more everyday experiences. This guide was created to support survivors of domestic violence in making informed, confident choices about AI use.
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November 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Victim Services: A Comprehensive Guide for Advocates
Publisher(s): Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming embedded in nearly every profession, and victim services are no exception. This guide is designed to share practical guidance and help victim service providers (VSPs) and other advocates make informed, mission-aligned decisions about whether and how to use AI tools in the context of victim services.
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- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
October 2025
WEBINAR: Domestic Violence 101
Publisher(s):To kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2025, NRCDV offered an introductory webinar describing the dynamics and common tactics that characterize domestic violence.









