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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 2006

Sexual Violence and the Spectrum of Prevention: Towards a Community Solution

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This NSVRC publication provides advocates, practitioners and educators with a guide for developing a comprehensive community approach to the primary prevention of sexual violence. It explores the Spectrum of Prevention tool, which outlines six levels of intervention and focuses on exploring conditions in an environment which allow sexual violence to occur and replacing current norms with norms that promote safety, respect and equality.
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January 2006

Mission-focused management and empowerment practice: A handbook for Executive Directors of DV Programs

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This handbook presents a brief grounding of the Battered Women's Movement and offers specific ideas and strategies for engaging in mission-focused and empowerment management.
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January 2006

Model Policy for Law Enforcement on Communicating with People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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This is a model policy by the U.S. Department of Justice that law enforcement agencies can modify for their own organizations as appropriate. It deals with how law enforcement officers should communicate with people who have hearing difficulties.
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  • General Material
January 2006

Before It Occurs: Primary Prevention of Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse

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This document discusses various levels of prevention and focuses on primary prevention strategies for intimate partner violence. It also explores health care professionals' role in primary prevention of intimate partner violence.
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January 2006

Communicating with People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: ADA Guide for Law Enforcement Officers

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This is printable, foldable brochure meant as a guide for law enforcement officers on how to communicate effectively with people with hearing difficulties.
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January 2006

Deaf Power and Control Wheel

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Developed based on interviews with Deaf survivors of domestic violence, this power and control wheel highlights some of the dynamics of abuse when the abuser is a hearing individual.
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  • General Material
January 2006

Report on the National Needs Assessment of Sexual Assault Response Teams

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This report includes findings from a national needs assessment that was conducted by the NSVRC in 2005 with support from the Office for Victims of Crime. The goals of the survey were to (1) record the organization and administration of Sexual Assault Response Teams (SART) nationally as an introductory 'portrait' of collaborative responses and (2) collect data about SART training and technical assistance needs for inclusion in a forthcoming National SART Toolkit.
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January 2006

Opening the Door: A Pastor's Guide to Addressing Domestic Violence in Premarital Counseling

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A critical new interdenominational resource for Christian pastors and counselors seeking to prevent domestic violence. A must-have, step-by-step resource for every Christian minister who provides premarital counseling. Assists clergy in discussing domestic violence in the context of premarital counseling.
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January 2006

The Family Violence Risk Assessment Project and its Domestic Violence Screening Instrument (DVSI-R)

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This Sanctions Update focuses on the DVSI-R: what it is, how it is used in the courts, how it benefits system players and victims, and what the next steps are for refining it even further.
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January 2006

"Why are Mami y Papi Fighting?" Latino Youths Perceptions of Why Parents Fight

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This research poster includes the findings from a study that focused on learning about what Latino/a youth believe are the reasons for their parents fights.
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January 2006

Ending violence against women: From words to action

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The document highlights and synthesizes issues and concerns related to addressing VAW globally. Promising practices from different countries to address VAW in areas of law, service provision, and prevention are included. The document concludes with recommendations for action in seven key strategic areas.
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January 2006

The Impact of Exposure to Domestic Violence on Child Development

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Provides a detailed chart that illustrates the impact of exposure to domestic violence on 5 stages of child development as defined by Erikson. Describes general impact, specific signs/symptoms, and children's perspectives from infancy through adolescence.