Domestic Violence Content Topic Results
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- NRCDV Publications
September 2014
Why Pets Mean So Much: The Human-Animal Bond in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence
Publisher(s):Developed by the Animal Welfare Institute, this Technical Assistance Guidance explores ways that victim advocates can assist survivors of domestic violence and their pets when seeking safety and refuge from abuse.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
September 2014
Moving Beyond the Wheel: Advocacy & Support for LGBTQ Survivors of Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):Battered Women's Justice Project (BWJP), The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse
This webinar focuses on strategies for support and advocacy when working with LGBTQ survivors, with a particular emphasis on the needs and experiences of LGBTQ service members and veterans.
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- General Material
August 2014
Family Law in the 50 States
Publisher(s): The charts summarize basic laws in each state by topic, including custody, alimony and grounds for divorce.
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- General Material
August 2014
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault in the U.S.: A Human Rights Based Approach & Practice Guide
Publisher(s):ACLU Women's Rights Project, Columbia Law School Human Rights Institute, Miami Law Human Rights Clinic
The guide provides an overview of human rights law’s approach to addressing gender-based violence. Specifically, the guide focuses on the “due diligence” standard and provides a comprehensive framework to address human rights violations in a systemic and proactive manner.
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- General Material
August 2014
Joint Custody Presumptions and Domestic Violence Exceptions
Publisher(s): This chart includes information on whether a state’s laws create a preference, or presumption, for joint or shared custody in cases where there has been a history of domestic violence.
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- General Material
July 2014
The Importance of Understanding Trauma-Informed Care and Self-Care for Victim Service Providers
Publisher(s): This document provides recommendations on recognizing and understanding the impact of trauma on survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
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- General Material
July 2014
Getting Started: Tips for Domestic Violence Service Providers
Publisher(s): Service providers can make small changes that can improve their response to the needs of survivors at risk for or diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. This resource helps domestic violence service providers integrate HIV discussions, screening, and support into their programs.
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July 2014
State Law Guide: Domestic and Sexual Violence Workplace Policies
Publisher(s):This document is an alphabetical listing of states and counties that have adopted DV workplace policies. States with model policies for private businesses are included. Live links to laws, executive orders, and bills are contained within the document.
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July 2014
Mind Over Media: Developing healthy relationships
Publisher(s):This fact sheet examines the extent and effect of media exposure on infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, particularly in the form of television and computer games.
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- General Material
July 2014
State Laws on Teen Dating Violence
Publisher(s):This webpage provides a list of enacted legislation through 2014 addressing teen dating violence.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
July 2014
WEBINAR: Sheltering Animals and Families Together: Expanding safety and support services for survivors while helping to protect their pets
Publisher(s):National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV), Sheltering Animals and Families Together (SAF-T)
This webinar describes the linkage between the urgent need to protect domestic violence victims and their pets from further abuse and the comfort that pets can provide, especially in times of stress and trauma.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
July 2014
How can I support pregnant survivors accessing services?
Publisher(s): That there are many ways advocates can help improve birth related outcomes for pregnant survivors accessing services. NRCDV's July 2014 TA Question of the Month offers insight on how to do so.