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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
July 2015
WEBINAR: Expanding Safety and Support Services For Survivors of Domestic Violence and Their Pets
Publisher(s):National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV), Sheltering Animals and Families Together (SAF-T), Animal Welfare Institute (AWI)
This webinar reviewed 1) ways to provide safe shelter to survivors and their pets, 2) details regarding National SAF-T day, 3) new legislation that protects victims and pets from further abuse, and 4) an overview of the Safe Havens Mapping Project.
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- General Material
July 2015
The Hyde Amendment Creates an Unacceptable Barrier to Women Getting Abortions
Publisher(s):This fact sheet explains how the Hyde Amendment withholds existing resources from qualified women, endangers women’s health, creates economic barriers and health concerns for low-income women, and particularly burdens women of color.
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- General Material
July 2015
Media Guide to Accompany the National and State Reports for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and loveisrespect: January through June 2015
Publisher(s):The National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) compiled this media guide to accompany the bi-annual national and state reports that it distributes for The Hotline and loveisrespect.
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- General Material
July 2015
ReShape Newsletter: Technology for Coalitions
Publisher(s):In this edition, Reshape explores the successes and challenges faced by coalitions around the country related to technology. The articles are intended to help coalitions use technology in the ways that best suit their needs.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
June 2015
WEBINAR: Trauma-Informed Birth Support for Survivors of Abuse
Publisher(s):This webinar provides information on the impact of trauma in pregnancy and childbirth and outlines how a partnership between advocates and birth workers in the community may be of benefit to pregnant survivors of domestic or sexual violence. Together, victim advocacy and doula skills can set in motion a new beginning for healthier relationships between survivors of abuse and their newborns.
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- General Material
June 2015
Domestic Violence Counts 2014: A 24-hour census of domestic violence shelters and services
Publisher(s):his annual census documents the number of individuals who sought services in a single 24-hour period, as well as the types of services requested, the number of service requests that went unmet due to a lack of resources, and the issues and barriers that domestic violence programs face as they strive to provide services to victims of domestic violence.
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- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
- General Material
May 2015
Trauma-Informed Birth Support: Survivor + Doula + Advocate
Publisher(s):This pamphlet reviews the connections between pregnancy, childbirth, and trauma, and offers information, resources, and tips for advocates and birth doulas to support trauma-informed birth experiences for survivors of domestic violence.
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- General Material
May 2015
Violence Against Women and Reproductive Rights in the Americas
Publisher(s):This fact sheet aims to position reproductive rights, particularly in the context of sexual violence and violence against women, including pregnancy among adolescents, as a key priority among the region’s states.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
May 2015
Supporting Parenting of Children Residing in Domestic Violence Shelters
Publisher(s):Recognizing that sensitive and complicated dynamics related to child discipline arise in domestic violence shelters, this Technical Assistance Guidance focuses on challenges regarding parenting and discipline of children who reside in these shelters, proposing a variety of recommendations for practice.
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- General Material
May 2015
LAP Info Packet and FAQ
Publisher(s):The LAP is a multi-pronged intervention that consists of a standardized, evidence-based lethality assessment instrument and accompanying referral protocol that helps first responders make a differentiated response that is tailored to the unique circumstances of High-Danger victims.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
April 2015
WEBINAR: Addressing the Needs of Youth Experiencing Homelessness and Abuse
Publisher(s):This webinar focused on the intersections of relationship violence and sex trafficking among runaway and homeless youth. Experts in this field of service suggested a variety of ways that individuals, organizations, and communities can provide effective support to youth experiencing violence and abuse while living in unstable housing situations.
Materials
- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
April 2015
WEBINAR: Engaging Men: Triumphs, Troubles, and Tools
Publisher(s):This webinar served as a virtual workshop designed to generate dialogue about the current proliferation of “engaging men” work.