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.
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May 2020
Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention in Fatherhood Programs
Publisher(s): Brief research integrating domestic violence prevention into fatherhood programs/practices
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April 2020
Adult Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Are We Really Helping?
Publisher(s):The webinar examines the barriers adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse face when disclosing their experiences and argues that disclosure should be understood as a relational, non-linear process rather than a simple act of telling.
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March 2020
Paid Leave Will Help Close the Gender Wage Gap
Publisher(s): This fact sheet outlines the ways in which paid family and medical leave helps women remain in the workforce throughout their careers and helps equalize caregiving.
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February 2020
Personal Plan of Action Worksheet
Publisher(s): The Personal Plan of Action Worksheet from the Ohio Men's Action Network (OHMAN) offers key questions to challenge men to find ways to engage in courageous conversations and take action to prevent violence.
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January 2020
Partnership to End Gendered Islamophobia Community Report
Publisher(s): Gendered Islamophobia consists of the ways the state utilizes gendered forms of violence to oppress, monitor, punish, maim and control Muslim bodies. This report shares collective learnings from a convening of the Partnership to End Gendered Islamophobia on the 19th anniversary of 9/11.
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October 2019
DVAM! Advocacy and Male Survivors of Domestic Violence
Publisher(s): LGBTQ culturally specific programs have a long history of supporting bisexual men, transgender men, and gay men who have survived domestic violence. This webinar shares the North West Network’s approach to meaningfully supporting male survivors by centering the experiences of bi+, trans, and gay men, and shares tips and best practices in providing advocacy.
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June 2019
Toolkit for Work with Male Victims of Domestic Abuse
Publisher(s): The purpose of this Toolkit is primarily to support frontline workers in their work with male victims (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships). This work may be delivered from organizations supporting male victims or in any other setting where men might present as domestic abuse victims looking for information, advice and support.
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April 2019
Is Your Agency Ready to Serve Transgender and Non-Binary Clients?
Publisher(s):This self-assessment tool is useful for agencies that work with sexual assault and domestic violence victims and survivors. This 14-page, self-guided evaluation examines both tangible and intangible features within an organization.
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March 2019
How Toxic Masculinity Hurts Male Survivors — and What Can Help
Publisher(s):Explores how traditional masculinity norms create barriers for male survivors to disclose abuse or seek help, while offering suggestions for trauma-informed, gender-conscious support.
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March 2019
Start from the Ground Up: Increasing Support for Girls of Color
Publisher(s): The Start from the Ground Up: Increasing Support for Girls of Color report and companion toolkit open a window into opportunities for philanthropy to be more equitable and accountable to girls of color and shines a light on how critical the reality of underfunding is for organizations led by and for girls of color.
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January 2019
What Does "Be a Man" Really Mean?
Publisher(s): The current standards and expectations of manhood have an undeniable impact on our relationships and our society. Inspired by the courage and vulnerability of women and survivors in the #metoo movement, speaker Mazin Jamal shares his struggles with manhood, mistakes he's made, and the steps he's taking to learn and grow in this TED Talk.
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January 2019
APA Issues First-Ever Guidelines for Practice with Men and Boys
Publisher(s): This article contains guidelines to help psychologists specifically work with men and boys. It emphasizes how traditional masculinity is psychologically harmful and that socializing boys to suppress their emotions causes damage that echoes both inwardly and outwardly.









