Gender 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.
Special Collection
Special Collection
January 2024
Being a Man: Preventing Domestic and Sexual Violence
This Special Collection provides resources for anti-violence programs to increase their capacity to engage men and boys in their work to end domestic and sexual violence.
Special Collection
January 2022
Identifying and Preventing Gender and Intersectional Bias in Law Enforcement Responses to Domestic and Sexual Violence
This special collection is a product of the COURAGE in Policing Project, jointly supported by the Human Rights Clinic at the University of Miami School of Law, Casa de Esperanza National Latin@ Network, and UN Women.
Special Collection
October 2021
Centering the Needs of Male-Identified Survivors of Domestic Violence
“An officer said to me, ‘She must be a really big woman, and stronger than you.’ Society doesn't believe men like me that go through things like these.” – Male Survivor
Special Collection
June 2019
Preventing and Responding to Domestic Violence in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer (LGBTQ) Communities
The select resources and research in this Special Collection illustrate the LGBTQ communities’ experiences with domestic violence within the U.S. Resources especially relevant to these individuals, as well as straight allies and professionals, address the issue of domestic violence in LGBTQ communities, relationships, and the impact on society. Guidance for enhancing culturally specific practice and policy initiatives is provided.
Special Collection
October 2011
Sexual Violence in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Queer (LGBTIQ) Communities
The select resources and research in this special collection illustrates the LGBTIQ communities’ experiences with sexual violence within the US. Resources especially relevant to these individuals, as well as straight allies and professionals, address the issue of sexual violence in LGBTIQ communities, relationships, and the impact on society.
Materials
Materials
- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
August 2026
WEBINAR: Back to Basics: Seeing and Supporting Male Survivors
Publisher(s):This 90-minute interactive webinar will discuss the barriers male survivors of intimate partner violence encounter when seeking support, and the assumptions - spoken and unspoken - that keep advocates and agencies from recognizing them. Participants will build a shared understanding of how these assumptions show up in our work, along with practical first steps toward more welcoming services.
Materials
- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
July 2026
Actions Over Intentions: How can our agencies support male survivors?
Publisher(s): This Technical Assistance Question (TAQ) by Toby Fraser explores how domestic violence agencies can truly live into their values when it comes to serving male survivors.
Materials
- General Material
July 2026
Redefining The Rules: A Digital Literacy Guide for Boys and Young Men
Publisher(s):A digital literacy guide that helps boys and young men build healthy online habits, challenge harmful ideas about masculinity, and prevent technology-facilitated abuse. Available in English and Spanish.
Materials
- General Material
March 2026
Defining Masculinity & Overcoming Guilt
Publisher(s):This survivor story explores the lasting effects of childhood sexual abuse, family neglect, addiction, hypervigilance, and the transformative role of therapy, personal agency, and community in the healing process.
Materials
- General Material
January 2026
Maternal Abuse & Self-Worth
Publisher(s):This survivor testimony examines the long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse, maternal incest, trauma-related memory suppression, shame, and the lifelong process of healing and recovery.
Materials
- General Material
November 2025
Spiritual Abuse & Addiction
Publisher(s):A survivor of childhood sexual abuse by a church youth minister describes the devastating effects of faith-based trauma, addiction, and shame, as well as his eventual journey toward recovery, advocacy, and the creation of a support organization for other survivors.
Materials
- General Material
September 2025
Unmasking Shame, Myths, and Healing for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Publisher(s):The podcast explores the experiences of male survivors of sexual abuse, focusing on shame, harmful gender stereotypes, developmental impacts of trauma, and therapeutic and community-based approaches to healing.