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The piece operates as both a counterpoint to HUD's June 2005 Q&A as well as a stand-alone explanation of the various aspects of HMIS that an advocate needs to understand to affect safety for survivors of domestic violence. A companion example shows how even minimal, seemingly innocuous, client information can serve to create safety risks for a service-recipient. Advocates may find this information useful for both understanding and describing how "scrambled" data on survivors does not solve the HMIS safety/confidentiality problem.

This page contains information on why food and water might not be safe to consume during and after an emergency. Information on how to keep water and food safe after a disaster or emergency is also included.

Healing is a very individual process. Many Native people are returning to the traditional beliefs of their ancestors for healing. This resource describes some alternative/supportive healing and recovery processes other than mainstream approaches. Examples of ceremonies that survivors can take part in for their healing and recovery are also included.

This page offers various self-assessment checklists and measures to examine different aspects of ones current wellbeing. A link to a PDF file is provided for each of the measures/checklists.

This participant workbook can help survivors learn about, and organize, the financial aspects of their lives. Topics covered include financial inventories, budgeting, and job search. This resource is a component of NCADV's financial education project. Available in English and Spanish.

This study assesses animal maltreatment in samples of women seeking safety at shelters and community samples of women. Women in shelter were much more likely (54%) to report partners' hurting or killing of their pets than women not in shelter (3.5%).

The Self-Assessment Guide is a tool kit for doing the "inside work" within programs to strengthen and expand services for immigrant survivors.

This resource from the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life is designed to help family, friends, and supporters of older adults to think about warning signs of abuse that may be occurring in the life of an older adult.

This research brief identifies facilitators and barriers for screening and management of elder abuse by tribal health care providers working in the outpatient setting. 

This guide gives members of the Jewish community strategies for coping and healing from trauma.

This factsheet is intended to help child welfare professionals build a better understanding of TF-CBT, including which clients should be referred for this approach, how it is implemented, and resources for additional information.

This folio notes that seventy-five percent of domestic violence-related physical injuries are concentrated around the head, neck, and mouth. The folio also provides specialized tools for dental professionals on screening and responding to domestic violence.