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Intervention & Prevention Content Topic Results

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

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

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

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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  • Training Tools
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.
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January 2006

Risk Assessment and Sex Offender Community Supervision: A Context-Specific Framework

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The author points out that the risk assessment and management of sex offenders is heavily influenced by the unique social and political context in which our society views sex crimes and sex offenders.
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January 2006

Traumatic Brain Injury and Domestic Violence: HELPS Screening Tool for Traumatic Brain Injury

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This document discusses the intersection between DV and TBI, lists symptoms and recommendations for working with survivors with TBI, and offers a screening tool to aid in determining if survivors should be seen by a doctor for further evaluation.
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December 2005

Domestic Violence Against Older Women: Final Technical Report

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This qualitative study report examines domestic violence in older women. The report presents older women's definition of domestic violence, their views about causes, reporting, interventions, and consequences for perpetrators, and barriers to help seeking.
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December 2005

Shelter Health: Essentials of Care for People Living in Shelter

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This document provides guidance on creating shelter environments that are safe and healthy for residents and staff.