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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September 2016
LGBTQ DV Targeted Recommendation: Improve Privacy as a Strategy to Increase LGBTQ Access to Existing DV Shelter Programs
Publisher(s): This targeted recommendation offers practical ways that domestic violence shelter programs can improve the privacy of survivors from policy changes to building remodeling to increase access to shelter for LGBTQ survivors.
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- General Material
August 2016
Domestic Violence Fact Sheet: Access to HHS Funded Services for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence
Publisher(s): This fact sheet is intended to provide guidance to health and social service agencies and community-based organizations about eligibility for all the various programs and services funded by Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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- General Material
August 2016
Federal Guidance on Access to Services for Immigrants
Publisher(s):U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
This letter issued by DOJ, HHS and HUD provides information for recipients of federal funds regarding the kinds of services that are considered to be necessary to protect life or safety that all individuals, regardless of immigration status, can access.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
August 2016
WEBINAR: THRIVE: A Framework for Understanding the Community Determinants of Intimate Partner Violence
Publisher(s):On this PreventIPV webinar, presenters explored how THRIVE can be used as a practical framework and tool to support local IPV prevention efforts in diverse community contexts.
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- General Material
July 2016
Frequently Asked Questions About Transgender People
Publisher(s):Answers to frequently asked questions about transgender people, including information on the transitioning process and costs, cross dressing, the difference between gender identity and sexual orientation, and discrimination faced by people who are transgender.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
July 2016
Supporting the Transgender People in Your Life: A Guide to Being a Good Ally
Publisher(s): This resource offers guidance on supporting a transgender individuals as well as tools to help change the world to be better for transgender communities.
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- General Material
July 2016
Understanding Non-Binary People: How to Be Respectful and Supportive
Publisher(s): This fact sheet includes basic information about gender identities beyond the male/female binary.
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- General Material
July 2016
Understanding Transgender People: The Basics
Publisher(s): This fact sheet from that National Center for Transgender Equality provides basic information and defines key terms such as transgender, gender identity, and gender expression.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
July 2016
WEBINAR: Preventing Compassion Fatigue: Honoring Thyself
Publisher(s):This webinar provided valuable tools to identify the warning signs of compassion fatigue, and techniques for advocates to replenish the spirit.
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- General Material
July 2016
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Queer Communites
Publisher(s):This document provides information specific to LGBTQ community members in an effort to provide culturally competent services. It includes information on specific tactics used by perpetrators in same-sex relationships and additional resources available to those who have experienced violence.
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- General Material
- NRCDV Publications
June 2016
How can victim advocates find balance when caring for themselves and supporting victims of gender-based violence?
Publisher(s): In NRCDV's July 2016 TA Question of the month, Ivonne Ortiz discusses the compassion fatigue and offers self-care strategies for advocates.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
June 2016
Transgender Youth Sexual Assault Survivors: Skills for Advocates
Publisher(s):This webinar addresses unique issues and strategies of working with both trans youth from supportive family structures and youth who do not have a stable home or school environment. Topics include barriers to accessing services, youth-specific confidentiality concerns, polyvictimization and intersectionality, and more.