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Vicarious Trauma: Bearing Witness to Another's Trauma
This paper provides a brief discussion about what vicarious trauma is and how important it is that advocates/counselors be aware of it, recognize the warning signs, and take care of ourselves.
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Building Trauma-Informed Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs
Publisher(s):This two-part, online module series is designed to support RHY grantees and all youth-serving agencies in adopting a universal, trauma-informed approach to serving youth experiencing unsafe or unstable living situations, homeless youth, and youth who are at risk of becoming homeless.
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Dynamics of Domestic Violence Experienced by Immigrant Victims
Publisher(s):This chapter gives an introduction to domestic violence and the cultural and linguistic barriers that affect immigrant survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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A Guide for Friends, Family and Care Providers of Sexual Violence Survivors Who Have Disabilities
Publisher(s):This 26-page guide contains a general overview of sexual violence information, with special information pertaining to victims with disabilities.
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Coalition Chronicles 32-2: Violence in Relationships Across the Lifespan
Publisher(s):This issue of the Chronicles highlights an important aspect of advocacy—helping survivors of any age or ability to heal and enhance other relationships in their lives.
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Domestic Violence Counts 2013: A 24-hour census of domestic violence shelters and services
Publisher(s):This annual census documents the number of individuals who sought services in a single 24-hour period, as well as the types of services requested, the number of service requests that went unmet due to a lack of resources, and the issues and barriers that domestic violence programs face as they strive to provide services to victims of domestic violence.
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Dater's Bill of Rights
Publisher(s):This one-page document lists individual rights within a dating relationship.
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Medical Providers' Guide to Managing the Care of Domestic Violence Patients within a Cultural Context
Publisher(s):This manual recognizes the impact of culture on patient-doctor communication, particularly when discussing domestic violence. The manual provides guidelines for health care providers to effectively screen culturally diverse patients for domestic violence.
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On the Road to Social Transformation: Utilizing Cultural and Community Strengths to End Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This document is meant to inspire program innovation and a deeper commitment by service providers, policy makers and funders to building culturally proficient organizations capable of delivering quality services to diverse communities.
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Conflict Resolution Kit
Publisher(s):This toolkit teaches twelve skills necessary for effective communication: The Win/Win Approach, The Creative Response, Empathy, Appropriate Assertiveness, Co-operative Power, Managing Emotions, Willingness to Resolve, Mapping the Conflict, and more.
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NetSmartzKids
Publisher(s): NetSmartzKids is a program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Designed for children ages 5-17, parents and guardians, educators, and law enforcement, the program offers resources such as videos, games, activity cards, and presentations.
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Domestic Violence Facts
Publisher(s):This fact sheet provides frequently asked questions and answers about TBI and DV as well as screening tips.