Homicide / Lethality Content Topic Results
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- General Material
April 2013
Domestic Violence and Firearms: A Deadly Combination
Publisher(s):This webinar recording “discussed the intersection of firearms and domestic violence, pertinent statutes addressing restrictions on possessing firearms, and the fundamentals of prosecuting these firearm possession cases.”
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- General Material
February 2013
Dying To Be A Woman/Morir por ser Mujer
Publisher(s):This video provides details about the dangers that transwomen face when transitioning without adequate medical support. It also shares the graphic details of the death of a Latin@ transwoman highlighting the devastating impact of transphobia. This video was produced by the TransLatin@ Coalition, an organization that advocates for the specific needs of Trans Latin@ immigrants who reside in U.S. and plan advocacy strategies that would improve their quality of life. This video can be ordered free of charge on the TransLatin@ Coalition's website: translatinacoalition.org
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- General Material
January 2013
Can Forgiveness Play a Role in Criminal Justice?
Publisher(s):This article describes how parents of a domestic violence victim (Ann) coped with her murder by her boyfriend (Conor) and ultimately used the process of restorative justice (controversial in domestic violence cases) to find forgiveness with the help of their strong religious beliefs and religious support system.
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- General Material
- General Material
January 2013
Statistics on Guns, Domestic Violence and Homicide
Publisher(s):This fact sheet includes statistics spanning from 1998 to 2010 on the number of women murdered by an intimate partner, the use of firearms in the commission of intimate partner homicides, and the types of firearms used in the commission of these homicides.
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- General Material
January 2013
Guns, Domestic Violence and Homicide
Publisher(s):This fact sheet includes statistics spanning from 1998 to 2010 on the number of women murdered by an intimate partner, the use of firearms in the commission of intimate partner homicides, and the types of firearms used in the commission of these homicides.
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- General Material
January 2013
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and HIV-Affected Intimate Partner Violence in 2012
Publisher(s):NCAVP's report collects data concerning intimate partner violence within LGBTQ and HIV-affected relationships from 19 anti-violence programs in 20 states across the country. In 2012, twenty-one intimate partner violence (IPV) homicides of LGBTQ and HIV-affected people were documented; the highest yearly total ever recorded.
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- General Material
January 2013
Gun Laws and Violence Against Women
Publisher(s):This fact sheet includes statistics on rates of gun violence against women, the role of intimate partner violence in mass shootings, as well as the number of guns exchanged in private transfers without background checks.
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- General Material
January 2013
Turning Tragedy into Change: 2013 DVFRT Statewide Annual Report
Publisher(s):This report discusses the purpose of the statewide Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team (DVFRT) and identifies key findings and recommendations for decreasing domestic violence-related homicides.
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- General Material
October 2012
Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee Ninth Annual Report
Publisher(s):This report presents data on domestic violence-related homicides in New Hampshire for a 10-year period from 2001 to 2010 with the goal of increasing understanding of the context of these homicides and helping prevent future fatalities.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
September 2012
Does domestic violence lead to homicide?
Publisher(s):This form offers taking points for advocates on domestic violence homicides. Recent, fully cited statistics are provided to assist advocates in engaging the media and raising awareness of this important issue.
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- General Material
June 2012
Domestic Violence Fatalities Involving Native People in Washington State
Publisher(s):This brief presents data on homicides in Washington State involving Native American victims and perpetrators, and domestic violence homicides on tribal land.
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- General Material
June 2012
Violent Crime against the Elderly Reported by Law Enforcement in Michigan, 2005-2009
Publisher(s):This report presents information about criminal victimization and incidents of violent victimization of persons age 65 or older known to law enforcement in Michigan.









