Intervention & Prevention 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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January 2006
Physician Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence Survey (PREMIS)
Publisher(s):This instrument is a 15-minute survey that is a comprehensive and reliable measure of physician preparedness to manage IPV patients. It can also be used to measure the effectiveness of IPV educational programs.
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- General Material
January 2006
Deaf Power and Control Wheel
Publisher(s):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
- Training Tools
January 2006
Opening the Door: A Pastor's Guide to Addressing Domestic Violence in Premarital Counseling
Publisher(s): 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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- General Material
December 2005
Shelter Health: Essentials of Care for People Living in Shelter
Publisher(s):This document provides guidance on creating shelter environments that are safe and healthy for residents and staff.
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- General Material
December 2005
Domestic Violence Against Older Women: Final Technical Report
Publisher(s):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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- General Material
December 2005
Intimate Partner Violence Risk Assessment Validation Study: The RAVE Study - Summary and Recommendations: Validation of Tools for Assessing Risk from Violent Intimate Partners
Publisher(s):The central purpose of this study was to assess the accuracy of several different approaches to predicting risk of future harm or lethality in domestic violence cases.
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- General Material
November 2005
The Practical Aspects of Online Counseling: Ethics, Training, Technology, and Competency
Publisher(s):This article addresses the strengths and limitations of online counseling. It also offers information on present guidelines for when and who online counseling may be appropriate.
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- General Material
November 2005
Transitional Housing Services for Victims of Domestic Violence: A Report from the Housing Committee of the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This paper describes results of phone interviews with 12 DV transitional housing programs across the country. Key considerations for new and emerging programs are offered. Program profiles are also provided.
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- General Material
October 2005
Understanding the Needs of the Victims of Sexual Assault in the Deaf Community
Publisher(s):The report contains a review of relevant literature as well as information on best practices.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
September 2005
Reaching and Serving Teen Victims: A Practical Handbook
Publisher(s):This manual is a resource for victim advocates/service providers that discusses adolescent development, the unique impact of victimization on teens, and strategies for assessing local teen victimization, creating effective outreach activities, making service environments teen-friendly, and interacting with teens in helpful and productive ways. The guide also includes guidance on parent and family involvement and mandatory reporting.
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- NRCDV Publications
- General Material
September 2005
Expanding Economic Advocacy Beyond Welfare: Highlights and Lessons Learned from the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This issue profiles the vanguard efforts of the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence as they respond to the economic-related needs faced by battered women and their children.
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- General Material
September 2005
Understanding Children, Immigration, and Family Violence: A National Examination of the Issues
Publisher(s):This resource gives background information and best practice recommendations for those serving immigrant children and families dealing with family violence.









