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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 2021
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women: An Action Plan for Alaska Native Communities
Publisher(s): Alaskan Indigenous communities are encouraged to use this toolkit from the Alaska Native Women's Resource Center as a guide for developing a plan of action that will include awareness, prevention, and intervention strategies.
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- NRCDV Publications
May 2021
Creating Safe Spaces in Communities: Lessons Learned from DELTA FOCUS
Publisher(s):The prevention approaches highlighted in this story address community conditions that give rise to, protect against, or counter violence in communities and reflect a multi-generational approach that has the potential to create lasting safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments.
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April 2021
Child sexual abuse in men, trauma, and sexuality
Publisher(s):This webinar explores the long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) on men, focusing on trauma, intimacy, sexuality, and relationships. It also examines how gender socialization and societal expectations can create barriers to disclosure, healing, and effective support for male survivors.
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April 2021
Working with Male Survivors: How Sexual Assault Impacts Transgender Men – Part 2
Publisher(s):These episodes focus on the specific needs and experiences of transgender men, offering foundational knowledge for inclusive service provision.
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April 2021
Working with Male Survivors: How Sexual Assault Impacts Transgender Men – Part 1
Publisher(s):These episodes focus on the specific needs and experiences of transgender men, offering foundational knowledge for inclusive service provision.
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April 2021
Impact of Child Sexual Abuse on Survivors’ Physical & Mental Health, Spirituality
Publisher(s):This collection of presentations examines the profound, long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse on mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being while emphasizing survivor resilience, storytelling, prevention, accountability, and healing.
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April 2021
Working with Male Survivors: Economic Barriers Behind Bars
Publisher(s):Discusses the financial and systemic challenges incarcerated male survivors face when accessing services, highlighting intersections of poverty, incarceration, and victimization.
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- NRCDV Publications
April 2021
One year later: How can advocates leverage lessons from grassroots pandemic responses to deepen our investment in community resilience?
Publisher(s): Community care and mutual aid are powerful strategies to foster resilience and connectedness in the face of adversity. The April 2021 TA Question of the Month explores lessons learned from community building efforts during COVID-19.
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- Training Tools
April 2021
Supporting Victims and Survivors of Elder Abuse in our Faith Communities
Publisher(s): This webinar series was designed for advocates and faith leaders (clergy and lay) to participate in together. This webinar focused on how to support victims of elder abuse.
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March 2021
The Guide to Allyship
The Guide to Allyship is an open source starter guide to help you become a more thoughtful and effective ally.
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February 2021
Solving racial disparities in policing
Publisher(s): This piece by the Harvard Gazette discusses the history of racialized policing, highlights current issues with policing and the criminal justice system, and outlines community-based ways forward.
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February 2021
Violence against women with disabilities
Publisher(s):This source explains the increased risk of violence against women with disabilities, identifies warning signs of abuse, and provides guidance on reporting concerns and accessing support services.









