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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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July 2026

FindTreatment Directory

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A confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories.
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  • NRCDV Publications
May 2026

What’s the connection between domestic violence, foster care, and homelessness?

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Domestic violence, homelessness, and foster care entry are all preventable. This TAQ outlines three ways that service providers can work to support survivors and their children to maintain safety and housing.
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  • NRCDV Publications
  • Training Tools
May 2026

Office Hours: Evaluation Q&A – Make It Make Sense

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Evaluation is important, but figuring out where to start (or how to keep it manageable) isn’t always easy. Participants joined Yeliani Flores, Research and Evaluation Manager with the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, Heather Phillips, Research Director at the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health, Swathi Reddy, Research and Evaluation Manager at the Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence, and Vanesa Mercado Diaz, Research and Evaluation Specialist at Esperanza United, for an open, practical Q&A session where evaluation was broken down into simple, manageable steps.
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May 2026

Types of Sex Offenders: A Forensic Psychologist's Perspective

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This resource explains the major categories of sex offenders, describes the factors used in forensic risk assessments, and highlights how different patterns of offending influence treatment options and the likelihood of reoffending.
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  • NRCDV Publications
May 2026

Domestic Violence and the Child Welfare System: What Domestic Violence Advocates Need to Know

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Grounded in shared values, meaningful collaboration between domestic violence and child welfare agencies is critical for effectively meeting the complex needs of families and keeping children safe. This guidance document offers key considerations for domestic violence advocates looking to build effective collaborations to promote safety for survivors and their children.
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April 2026

Bridging the Gap: Understanding Human Trafficking Webinar

This webinar provides an introduction to human trafficking by explaining what it is, how it occurs, and the different forms it can take. Through survivor perspectives and real-life examples, it raises awareness of trafficking indicators, common recruitment tactics, and the importance of prevention, early identification, and trauma-informed responses to support victims.
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April 2026

Bridging the Gap: Understanding Human Trafficking Webinar

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This webinar provides an introduction to human trafficking by explaining what it is, how it occurs, and the different forms it can take. Through survivor perspectives and real-life examples, it raises awareness of trafficking indicators, common recruitment tactics, and the importance of prevention, early identification, and trauma-informed responses to support victims.
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  • General Material
  • NRCDV Publications
April 2026

How can the anti-violence field create pathways for sustaining and advancing prevention?

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NRCDV’s Prevention Council National Prevention Scan Data Report offers a great deal of food for thought, especially for community-based violence prevention workers. This Technical Assistance Question (TAQ) offers a brief overview of the main takeaways from the report, along with some practical considerations for next steps.
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March 2026

BOLETÍN: A legal empowerment guide for advocates serving survivors

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This guide was created to support advocates and organizations working with survivors of domestic and sexual violence by clearly outlining the federal laws that protect survivors’ access to services.
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March 2026

Defining Masculinity & Overcoming Guilt

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This survivor story explores the lasting effects of childhood sexual abuse, family neglect, addiction, hypervigilance, and the transformative role of therapy, personal agency, and community in the healing process.
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March 2026

Domestic Violence Counts: 20th Annual Report

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For the twentieth consecutive year, on September 10, 2025, the National Network to End Domestic Violence conducted the Domestic Violence Counts Survey: a one-day, unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States. The Domestic Violence Counts Report summarizes this data and is instrumental in raising awareness about domestic violence and the incredible work local domestic violence programs do every day, providing lifesaving services to survivors and their families.
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February 2026

Paternal Abuse & Surviving Torture: Male Sexual Abuse

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This survivor story explores the lifelong effects of childhood sexual abuse, highlighting the impact of trauma, dissociation, family secrecy, faith, resilience, and the healing power of community and support.