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Myths about Deaf People (and the truth)
A Deaf blogger confronts common myths encountered by Deaf people in everyday life.
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Dynamics of Sexual Assault and the Implications for Immigrant Women
Publisher(s):This chapter provides a general overview of sexual assault and its impact on immigrant victims. It also addresses the intersection of sexual assault, immigration, and cultural issues.
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The Military Power and Control Wheel
Publisher(s):The wheel describes abusive tactics that batterers use to control their victims, focusing on how they may be experienced within the context of a relationship rooted in the military. Specific tactics are described in the wheel, including "Claiming Military/ Male Privilege."
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Immigrant Women Power and Control Wheel
Publisher(s):This wheel illustrates common tactics used by abusive intimate partners to control and intimidate their immigrant spouse.
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The Primer: Helping Victims of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse in Polygamous Communities
Publisher(s):This resource was designed to assist human services professionals, law enforcement officers and others in helping victims of domestic violence and child abuse from polygamous communities in Arizona and Utah.
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Pediatric ACEs and Related Life Events Screener (PEARLS)- Teen Self Report
Publisher(s): This tool can be used by healthcare providers to screen patients who may be experiencing or have experienced trauma.
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Earned Income and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Tables
Publisher(s):Available in multiple languages, this page has current tax year income limits, maximum EITC amount and the EITC-related tax law changes. Information for previous tax years is also available.
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Employment Strategies: Trauma-Informed Care
Publisher(s):This resource explores why being a trauma-informed workplace is crucial and also offers trainings and other resources for starting your organization's journey to becoming trauma-informed.
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OVC Reports to the Nation 2013 and 2015
Publisher(s):These online reports highlight innovative programs and victim-centered initiatives, summarize financial support to states and U.S. territories, and provide insight into OVC's strategic efforts to address both emerging and enduring challenges in order to expand and enhance victim assistance throughout the Nation.
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Power and Control Tactics used against Immigrant Women
Publisher(s):This document describes some of the tactics used to abuse immigrant women. These include emotional abuse, economic abuse, sexual abuse, using coercion and threat, intimidation, isolation, and blaming women for inciting violence.
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Sexual Violence Against Asian and Pacific Islander Women Training Manual
This training manual describes the different types of sexual violence perpetrated against Asian and Pacific Islander women. Skits and discussion questions are included to help advocates understand sexual violence in vulnerable populations.
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Women's Homeless Shelters: Information Resources for the Homeless
Publisher(s):This website provides resources and contact information for shelters and other DV resources.