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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May 2013
Guidelines for Directories of Domestic Violence Pet Support Programs
Publisher(s):Hundreds of domestic violence shelters are now providing safe pet housing options to enable families to leave abusers without having to make an impossible choice to leave their pets behind and at risk. This resource provides guiding principles for the structure and maintenance of pet support (foster care and on-site housing) directories.
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- Training Tools
May 2013
Mandatory Reporting and Keeping Youth Safe
Publisher(s):This FYSB Webinar provides tools that can help advocates and practitioners develop mandatory reporting policies and protocols.
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- General Material
May 2013
An Exploratory Study of Juvenile Orders of Protection as a Remedy for Dating Violence
Publisher(s):This study examines protective orders (POs) taken out by teens as a remedy for dating violence by developing a comprehensive portrait of their use in New York State.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
May 2013
How can I help elders in my community be safe from abuse?
Publisher(s): Older victims may be abused by intimate partners, adult children, grandchildren or other family members, caregivers or others in positions of authority. NRCDV's May TA Question of the Month discusses elder abuse and offers suggestions for participating in World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
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- General Material
April 2013
National Survey of Service Providers on Police Response to Immigrant Crime Victims, U Visa Certification and Language Access
Publisher(s):This report explores police responses to immigrant victims of crime from the perspectives of various service providers, including legal services, pro bono attorneys, social service organizations, domestic violence/sexual assault programs, law enforcement and prosecutors offices.
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- Training Tools
- General Material
April 2013
Domestic Violence and Firearms: A Deadly Combination
Publisher(s):This webinar recording “discussed the intersection of firearms and domestic violence, pertinent statutes addressing restrictions on possessing firearms, and the fundamentals of prosecuting these firearm possession cases.”
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- General Material
April 2013
A Multi-Site Assessment of Court-Focused Elder Abuse Initiatives
Publisher(s):This 2011 American Bar Association Study demonstrates that court-focused elder abuse initiatives enhance access to justice for victims and offer benefits to courts and other agencies.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
April 2013
Yes We Can! Public Benefits for Immigrant Survivors
Publisher(s):National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project (NIWAP), Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), Legal Momentum, California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA)
This webinar from the Office on Violence Against Women, NIWAP, Legal Momentum, and CALCASA covers public benefits that are available to immigrant survivors of violence.
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- General Material
April 2013
Domestic Violence, Mental Health & Trauma: Research Highlights
Publisher(s):This paper presents findings from several studies demonstrating that women who experience domestic violence are more at risk for mental health problems.
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- General Material
March 2013
Findings on Victimization by Sexual Orientation: Implications for Preventing Sexual Violence and IPV in LBGT Communities
Publisher(s):This webinar describes the findings of the NISVS study and discusses implications for developing, implementing and evaluating sexual violence and intimate partner violence prevention efforts in LGBT communities.
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- General Material
March 2013
Domestic Violence Prevention: A History of Milestones and Achievements
Publisher(s):This timeline documents key historical events known to significantly impact or advance the goal of intimate partner violence prevention in the United States, noting intersections with sister social justice movements. The information is complied from several timelines and listings of prevention milestones.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
March 2013
What is the connection between intimate partner violence and HIV/AIDS?
Publisher(s): In the United States, a review of the literature on the link between IPV and the risk of HIV transmission among women indicates that experiencing IPV may increase a woman’s risk for HIV. NRCDV's March 2013 TA Question of the Month explores that link.