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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- General Material
November 2013
Unspoken: Sexuality, Romance, and Reproductive Freedom for Women Living with HIV in the United States
Publisher(s):This report - written, researched, and edited entirely by women living with HIV - outlines a review of existing policies that may impact the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women living with HIV
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- General Material
November 2013
A Hidden Cause of Chronic Illness
Publisher(s):This piece, originally published in More magazine, received an honorable mention for the 2014 Dart Awards for Excellence in Coverage of Trauma. It explores how previous domestic violence and sexual trauma can continue to impact survivors many years later in the form of chronic health problems.
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- General Material
November 2013
Women and Natural Resources: Unlocking the Peacebuilding Potential
Publisher(s):United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO)
This report analyzes the reasons behind this discrepancy, its implications for long-term peace and development and suggests some solutions.
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- Training Tools
November 2013
Guidelines for Integrating Domestic Violence Screening into HIV Counseling, Testing, Referral & Partner Notification
Publisher(s):HIV counseling and testing offers numerous opportunities for providers to introduce the issue of domestic violence and to ask persons seeking testing relevant screening questions. This resource provides guidelines for domestic violence screening during the HIV counseling and testing process.
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- General Material
November 2013
Know Your Rights: Sexual Harassment at Work
Publisher(s):This article provides some examples of different kinds of conduct - verbal, visual or physical - and how those behaviors, if unwelcome, severe or pervasive, may constitute sexual harassment.
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November 2013
Research, Reports and Studies Compilation
Publisher(s):This document compiles notable research, reports and studies addressing: the prevalence of domestic and sexual violence and stalking; the costs and economic impact of these forms of violence; the workplace impact of these forms of violence; perpetrators’ impact on the workplace; workplace violence and workplace violence risk assessment/response.
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- General Material
November 2013
Conducting Safe, Effective and Ethical Interviews with Survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
Publisher(s):This media guide includes considerations and guidance for anyone setting out to interview survivors. The tips are organized into stages of preparation for the interview, during the interview, after the interview and special attention is given to ensuring the safety and security of interviewees.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
October 2013
How can I help runaway and homeless youth in my community to be safe from abuse?
Publisher(s): Millions of youth run away or are thrown out from their homes every year. Yet, services designed to support them are rare in most communities. NRCDV's November 2013 TA Question of the Month provides suggestions for supporting these youth.
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- NRCDV Publications
October 2013
How can I ensure that media coverage of domestic violence during DVAM is thoughtful and on target?
Publisher(s): Although domestic violence is a pervasive problem year-round, affecting more than 12 million women and men annually, the issue is likely to receive increased media attention in October. NRCDV's October 2013 TA Question of the Month offers tips for media advocacy and outreach for DVAM.
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- General Material
October 2013
Intimate Partner Violence in New Jersey's African American Community: Findings and Recommendations of the New Jersey Domestic Violence Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board
Publisher(s):The goal of this report is to identify trends of domestic violence occurrence in the New Jersey African American community and provide culturally unique recommendations to reduce the outcomes of intimate partner homicide for African American victims.
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October 2013
Criminal Records and Employment Rights: A Tool for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This publication is designed to help survivors with a criminal record to better understand their employment rights, and offer tips and resources as survivors prepare for the job application and interview process, attend job interviews, and hear back from the prospective employer.
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- General Material
October 2013
If You Really Care about Preventing Domestic and Sexual Violence, You Should Care about Reproductive Justice
Publisher(s):This fact sheets covers topics including how the advancement of reproductive justice can reduce violence against women, as well as ways in which advocates can simultaneously work to address intimate partner violence and support reproductive justice.