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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December 2014
How Gender Stereotypes and Stigma Associated with Mental Health & Substance Use Impact Survivors of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
Publisher(s):This brief report discusses two stereotypes that negatively impact survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in legal proceedings: the stereotype that women who have mental health conditions or substance abuse issues are not credible when disclosing abuse and the conception that women with these conditions cannot also be good parents.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
December 2014
Social Marketing Webinars
Publisher(s): This two-part webinar series on social marketing for advocacy organizations outlines basic marketing concepts and explains how domestic and sexual violence organizations can apply these concepts to their prevention and outreach efforts.
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- General Material
November 2014
Teen Dating Violence: How Peers Can Affect Risk & Protective Factors
Publisher(s): This Research in Brief report from the National Institute of Justice examines the theme of how “peers and the contexts in which peers interact can contribute to their risk for and protection against dating violence.
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- Training Tools
November 2014
How to Support a Colleague Victim of Domestic or Sexual Violence
Publisher(s):This video is part of the "See the Signs, Speak Out" series on starting conversations in the workplace about domestic and sexual violence.
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- General Material
November 2014
Job Applicant Credit Check Laws: Tips for Job Applicants and Employees
Publisher(s):What questions may be asked about your background; use of background reports; what to do if the employer finds something negative in your background; and where to go for help.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
November 2014
Domestic Violence and the Holidays: Promoting Wellness and Managing Stress
Publisher(s):National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV), National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health (NCDVTMH)
This Technical Assistance Guidance is intended to help domestic violence programs create the organizational support needed to better respond to the wellness needs of shelter staff during the holiday season.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
October 2014
WEBINAR: Intersection of Intimate Partner Violence and Economic Factors
Publisher(s):Family Violence Prevention and Services Program (FVPSA), Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
This webinar focused on the intersection of intimate partner violence (IPV), economic abuse, and poverty. Speakers provided an overview of the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, explored the intersection between economic factors and IPV, and discussed policy implications.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
October 2014
WEBINAR: Intersection of Domestic Violence & Poverty
Publisher(s):Family Violence Prevention and Services Program (FVPSA), Office of Community Services Administration for Children and Families (OCS), National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)
This webinar explored the intersection of poverty, domestic violence, and economic security. Important considerations for domestic violence survivors, including strategies to strengthen the safety net for survivors in need, were explored. Resources were shared about financial literacy, asset building, credit repair, and economic empowerment.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
October 2014
WEBINAR: Enhancing Safe Access to Child Support
Publisher(s):This webinar provided an overview of OCSE produced domestic violence resources - including fact sheets, desk cards, and online training materials - promoting safe access to child support.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
October 2014
WEBINAR: Celebrating the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) 30th Anniversary
Publisher(s):This commemorative webinar celebrates the far-reaching impact of FVPSA, the first Federal commitment to creating a pathway to safety for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
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- General Material
October 2014
2014 Truth About Abuse Survey
Publisher(s):This survey aimed to understand how long teens and young adults wait before they reach out for help and gauge what type of abuse is most prevalent among those who seek help.
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- General Material
October 2014
Innocent Spouse Questions & Answers
Publisher(s):These questions and answers address issues such as the process for requesting innocent spouse relief, time for filing, the process for contacting an ex-spouse after filing, rules, and appeal rights.