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The results displayed below have been grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections - containing our most highly valued resources - then by individual related materials. Refine your search by category, types, author and/or publisher using the options provided. Sort by date published, date added, or alphabetically. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
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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January 2004

Intimate Partner Abuse Against Men

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This document, from the Canadian National Clearinghouse on Family Violence, summarizes the results of studies by researchers that have examined the abuse of men by their female partners in heterosexual relationships. The document discusses both physical violence and non-physical forms of abuse.
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January 2004

10 Things Men Can Do To End Men's Violence Against Women

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This 1-pager provides guidance to men who are looking for ways to challenge and help end violence against women, including self-examination and peer education.
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January 2004

Ending Gender-Based Violence: A call for global action to involve men

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This document includes the paper Costs of Male Violence by Stefan de Vylder as its Appendix. "In this report, seven masculinity researchers write about masculinity in different parts of the world and about how masculinity is often linked to violence. These acts of violence are committed not only against women and children, but also against other men. The writers suggest a number of ways in which men can be involved in working to combat men's violence." The argument presented in this paper is articulated through 13 key principles:
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July 2003

Domestic Violence High for Mail Order Brides

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This radio program talks about domestic violence experienced by immigrant women who come to the country after getting married to American men through international match making businesses.
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July 2003

Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa

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The Maputo Protocol is a treaty instrument that is binding on all countries that ratify it. Proponents of the Maputo Protocol present it as a method of combating female genital mutilation in Africa, where it is more common than elsewhere.
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April 2003

Report Describing Projects Designed to Prevent First-Time Male Perpetration of Sexual Violence

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This report offers a catalogue of programs targeting prevention of first-time male perpetration of sexual violence. The report provides an overview of literature findings on sexual violence prevention and a detailed description of steps used to obtain information about existing programs in this substantive area.
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January 2003

LGBTQIA Terminology

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This page provides a working list of terminology used to define or describe LGBTQIA individuals, and communities. It also provides a guide to gender neutral language and pronouns.
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January 2003

Factors Associated with Women's Risk of Rape in the Military Environment

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A research article that discusses findings of a survey of 558 women enrolled in the national VA healthcare registry. Twenty eight percent (n=151) of participants reported experiencing rape. The authors found that certain environmental factors increased the likelihood of rape, including sexual harassment and unwanted sexual advances on duty.
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January 2003

Elimination of Violence Against Women in Partnership with Men

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This document has two papers and an inventory of organizations and initiatives that engage men in VAW prevention. These resources were prepared for a sub-regional training workshop.
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  • Training Tools
January 2003

Ubícate!/Find Yourself!

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Created by and for Latino youth, this film features four stories that explore such themes as abusive relationships, gender roles, communication, peer pressure and teen pregnancy. Youth driven discussion about healthy relationships is woven throughout the stories.
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January 2003

Feeling Safe: What Girls Say - Executive Summary

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The findings of this study demonstrate that feeling emotionally safe is as important as being physically safe. Furthermore, what is of most concern to girls is navigating their every day world (home, school, social settings, and routine activities) and developing trust and positive relationships with others.
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January 2003

Factors Associated with Men Committing Rape

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This page offers example of risk factors for men's perpetration of rape for each socio-ecological level. Examples of common risk factors include alcohol and drug use, emotionally unsupportive family environment, and generally accepting sexually violent behavior.